F1 Visa and Marriage?
351079
he needs to file his i-130 with ins, after he gets the approval he can apply for his working permit, after that he needs to file his i-485 (adjustment of status) than he goes to his interview and than he gets his green card. the whole process will take up to one year and he don't have to leave the states
46849
It took me approximately 4 months to hear from the embassy after my fiance sent the F-129 form, and after that another 3 months for me to get the visa. If you have any more questions let me know, we got married and we are not done yet. Good Luck.
668896
I don't know why they require so many forms, but I am going through the same process to get my fiance here from Great Britain. We are in the final stages of the fiance visa but it has been such a long and financially straining process. They ask for one form and when that is processed they ask for another form, which was the same information as the first but this time the fee is doubled and then they ask for another form to make action on the first approved form before it can be sent to the National visa center and then on the the American Cosulate in the country your fiance is from. It all seems so repetative but I am glad we are doing it the right and legal way. I advise that you contact your state senators. We have been able to speed up our process with the help of our state immigration liason. They are able to make the calls necessary to make sure your fiance application doesn't just sit on any one's desk and they may even be able to expedite some of the processes. They have cut our wait down to four months (from the original speculated 8-12 months). Also keep track of any correspondance you and your fiance have had: letters, plane tickets to see them, pictures of you two together ect.  In the final interview they will ask for such documentations of a valid relationship so as to make sure it's not some "mail order" spouse thing. Best of luck to you, It's difficult but worth it. Hang in there.
237307
no\n\nthe federal government would have to recognize the marrage and they dont at this time.\n\nif you have other ground then go ahead but not for "spouse of citizen" as a reason
883438
That is definitely a problem. Why lie about marriage status for an H1B? No answer is better than another, and being married delays nothing. Now you have put any chance at residency in question.\n\nBe honest!
1041410
OK this wont be a short answer since there are two issues here.\n1. The marriage is completely allowed while here on a tourist Visa but when filing for the I-485 adjustment of status, you may have some issues with the Immigration office. The worst case is they make the person return to their home country and await an approved k-3 visa. Not what you want to hear, I know...but something to prepare for if it comes to that.\n2. Working, an immigrant needs a work permission or Employment Authorization Card to legally hold a job. To get the work permission the immigrant must be here on a work visa or another acceptable status-tourism is not one of those, best I can tell. If you marry and apply for the I-485 Adjustment of Status you can also apply for the work permission at the same time. Its pricey with all the forms and medical exam as required so plan your financial costs early. \nImmigration does look hard at people who "trick" the system. It doesn't mean they get kicked out of the country. The Life Act ensures that is not the case. But you may face some separation time in the process of truing things up.\nGood Luck.
639661
I married my wife (German) while we were in the US.  This was in 1987, so some things have changed. *L*\n\nHe will have to get a VISA to enter.  Contact your Personnel Center, or the Consulate, to obtain the proper paperwork.\n\nOnce you're married, contact INS and see if he can apply for his Temporary Alien Resident card while you are still stationed overseas.  If so, do that IMMEDIATELY!!!  If you have the Resident Alien Card, you may not require a Visa.\n\nGood luck and congratulations.
421514
That visa is null and void. You need to re-apply not as a K1(engaged to a US Citizen), but as a K3(Married to a USC).
46424
I assume you mean in the US?\n\n1.  Find a person to marry.\n2. If they are not already here... get them into the country with a Fiancee visa (there are other types of visa's but a Fiancee visa will save you trouble later since it is considered FRAUD to enter the country with the intent to marry with any other kind of visa, if you met them here it should be ok as long as they didn't leave the country and come back afterwards).\n3.  Get yourself married within 90 days of the date of entry to the US on the Fiancee Visa.\n4.  go to http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm at the minimum you will need to file forms I-485 and I-130 and any other forms required by the two. You should also file I-765 so they can be employed. These forms will cost over $1000 and take up to 2 years to be fully processed. They should be able to work within 1-2 months though. Do NOT expect for them to be able to travel outside the US untill all the paperwork is finalized, so no honeymoon in paris or anything. Leaving (even with the right paperwork) may cancel all the paperwork in progress and result in a 4-10 year ban from the US.\n\nMake sure you start working on the paperwork BEFORE you get married.. it is complicated and time consuming. Unless you are good with paperwork and detail you may need a lawyer.
902123
File I129f.  This is the fiance visa.  It will take about 6 months for the process to complete and she can get her visa.  Once she is in the US you have 90 days to get married.  Once you get married you need to file I485 which is adjustment of status or a green card.  I765 is a work permit and I131 which allows her to leave the country while you wait for the green card.  Good luck. \nGo to www.uscis.gov and you can download the form.  Don't hire an attorney, they just charge you for stuff you can do on your own.
727053
Woah, you've asked a lot there.  Since you (a) are an alien in the UK, (b) your bride is not from the UK at all and (c) you want to get married on foreign soil, you've set up a very sophisticated, difficult immigration problem.  Consult a barrister in the U.K. first.
54501
It would seem that the answer to your question is very straight forward in the absence of other data.  nFirst, you should secure an international passport from the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then obtain a visa to go to your fiancee's country (depending on the country, the requirements for a visa will be different).  Next, you should book and purchase a ticket on an airline and then fly to visit her.  It is important before marrying, to actually meet your intended.  Also, depending on the country where your intended lives, the laws regarding your ability to stay will vary.  Sometimes, in the case of Uruguay, for example, marrying a native will allow you to remain.  \n\nI assume that your difficulties extend beyond the obvious answer posted above.  However,I am afraid you will have to be more specific.  Is your inability to do the above based on financial difficulty, cultural/religious problems and differences, or is it due another unspecified problem.  Having lived in South America, I can tell you that life for you with a native of the country would likely be better for you there than in Pakistan, married to a foreigner.\n\nGood luck and please be more specific in the future.
1124648
Have you actually gotten married yet?  She can come here on a tourist visa and you can get legally married through a justice of the peace.  Then you began with all the filings, which are many.  What is VERY important is once she is here and you are married, she CANNOT leave the country.  She will NOT be allow back for several years.  This has happened to many people.  Beware of it.\n\nGo to INS web page.  Its free and tells you the proper forms to file.  It takes time because of all the steps you have to do.  But count on it costing you about $1,500 to $2,000 bucks to do it yourself.  A lot more if you hire an attorney.....But you can do it yourself, just get informed, you will save a lot of $$$  Hope this helps and congradulations!\n\nBTW, I just reported the moron no illegal to yahoo, you should do the same...thanks!
635773
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=guides#married\n\nthis site has some good info  its a lot of paperwork but its worth it
29087
everything is possible if you put your mind into it and for you to do that, you have to go to the immigration website and see what would be needed so she can get a visa. here is the link and hope it can help you.\n\nhttp://www.greencardplus.com/visa_f1.html
1088484
I would have to disagree with the marrying a Canadian girl, my husband is from the US and just because we are married doesn't mean you can get a work visa.  Visit the website they listed that is your best bet.  Marriage doesn't get you a work visa
148994
Hi dak.  If marriage is out of question for now, then I would still suggest the student visa (F-1).  This is especially relevant if you guys are planning to attend college in US.  From experience, it shouldn’t be that hard to obtain a F-1 for Japanese citizens.  \n\nFirst, figure out which college you/him want to attend, then research their policy on international students.  Most colleges welcome international students (out-of-state tuition).  So if your boyfriend has relatively decent grades, speaks decent English (to pass TOEFL exam), and can get decent SAT scores (optional if you/him want to attend community colleges), all he has to do is apply for the college and as them to issue an I-20 (it’s like an “invitation” or “authorization” to attend that particular school).  Once the school sends and he receives the I-20, take it to the US Embassy/Consulate in Japan to apply for an F-1 visa.  The visa should be valid for several years.  \n\nJust remember that your boyfriend will need to show that he has some financial support (i.e. enough money for him to pay tuition and live in US).  Also, he has to establish that he has ties in Japan and intends to return upon completion of education.   Do not mention anything about having an U.S. citizen girlfriend, because immigration intent is ground for denying visa.  (This is not lying, because you have no plans to marry him yet.)  \n\nGood luck and “kanbade”!!