What is the best/easiest way for a US citizen to marry a J1 visa student from Taiwan?

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   Robert West

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   Answered August 11, 2012 10:20. K-1 is the proper way.

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   Gen Kimura

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   Answered August 11, 2012 09:51. Your girl friend can not apply for a B visa so that she can come to the U.S. to marry you. Before you start her permanent residency process, you have to make sure that she is not subject to 2 year foreign residency requirement.

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   F. Capriotti

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   Answered August 12, 2012 09:07. Using a tourist visa with the intention of marriage is a VERY VERY BAD idea.
   
   You are correct, use a K for her to enter and get married within 90 days of arrival.
   
   Or, you can get married now and she can go home, do her internship, and return with a greencard.
   
   NOTE: You didn't tell us whether or not she has a 2 year restriction on her J. If so, then she needs to stay home for 2 years before coming back as fiance, or spouse.
   
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