Basically, my girlfriend and I are considerring getting married. The complication is that she is not from America and we would want to live in America together, at least for a few years. If we do not marry the next time we return to America, it is unlikely we will get another chance for a while. I know all about green card marriages, and how they grant citizenship, but what I don't know is the law. Is there something that would be preventing me from marrying her if we just walked into a chapel? Thanks for answerring!
2007-03-28 04:35:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
You can marry her any time you want, regardless of immigration status, but marrying her will not guarantee her to be able to stay in the US. You can wait to get married and file Form I-129 "Petition for Alien Fiance" while she is in her home country. The petition will take 6-9 months for approval and you must marry her within 90 days of her arrival in the US. If you get married now, she will have to return to her home country and you will then file Form I-130 "Petition for Alien Relative" which takes 9 months to a year for approval. Once approved she will enter the US as a conditional permanent resident and will be given her Green Card.
2007-03-28 04:43:07 · answer #1 · answered by Double 709 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can get married very easily in the US all u need to do is get a marriage license in your state & both of u will need some ID and u can definitely get married in a chapel or church of ur choice but it will only be legal via a marriage cerificate. u wont have any problems for the marriage certif. good luck! keep in mind this wont make ur spouse a citizen & she can still be deported for any reason.
2007-03-28 04:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by ladiB812 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be legally married by any judge. Simply having a ceremony doesn't make the marriage legally binding in a court of law.
2007-03-28 04:43:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you want to immigrate to marry a fifteen years old - unlawful you're gay - unlawful in us of a. Your desire to have a pal immigrate with you - unlawful they could be instantaneous family individuals. in case you marry the yankee, the aussie buddy receives left at the back of.and your gay marriage isn't known by potential of US immigration dept so which you would be denied. in case you marry the aussie buddy (assume this may be a guy) , then you definately could immigrate on your man or woman, you cant be petitioned. And the two one among you're able to be qualified (have skills in call for) and the two be over 18. And WHY do you want to pass to us of a? its occurring hill rapidly precise now. greater smart to stay in Australia.
2016-12-19 15:41:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to prevent you from marrying her however that doesn't mean you can stay here legally. There is red tape to go through. Sorry even if your girlfriend was a us citizen you would still have to go through red tape and order to get a visa so you can stay here.
2007-03-28 04:49:32 · answer #5 · answered by wondermom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch out some people marry us citizens to get papers.
it happened to my wife before we met
2007-03-28 04:41:09 · answer #6 · answered by mark k 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not hard, be careful
2007-03-28 05:42:40 · answer #7 · answered by necktie7777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋