My son married in Paksitan but he and his wife intermingled but did not live together.
A marriage is valid for US immigration purposes if valid in the jurisdiction in which it was entered into and no contrary to US public policy.
Pasadena, CA
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A marriage is valid for US immigration purposes if valid in the jurisdiction in which it was entered into and no contrary to US public policy.
You should schedule an appointment with your new attorney to discuss these issues.
You will need his name and Alien Number to even begin to request return of the bond amount.
He should be able to use any valid State or federally-issued photo ID.
J-1 status is for a participant in an International exchange program.
It can be a deportable offense. Consult with an immigration attorney.
Wait to see what the USCIS sends in the mail. You may not need to do anything further.
Usually 2-3 months after the biometrics appointment.
If the marriage is legally recognized in the state, then it should be treated the same by USCIS.
After 30 days, the USCIS cannot presume "preconceived intent to immigrate," which is tantamount to fraud, but it will still be a question of fact.