Hello,

My boyfriend and I are planning to get married in the US, but I'm on a business visa would there be a problem if we proceed in our plan. I'm planning to go back to my country after we got married since I have to settle things with my employer in my country.

Questions are:
1. Would there be a problem if I get married here with B1 visa?
2. If I go back to my country, what visa should I need? I know for sure my company will cancel my B1 visa.
3. Do you have any idea on what steps should I need to take?

Any suggestion will be appreciated.

Thanks,
CC1010

1. No problem getting married while you are here.

2. Follow the guides at the top of the page for a spousal visa. Also read here so you clearly understand the two options for spousal visas: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/immigrant...es_1315.html#3d

3. Once you read through the guides, you'll understand the steps to take.

You can get married in the US on any visa. Staying and adjusting status is another issue.

I am assuming you are already here on a B2 visa, did you get engaged after your last entry into the US? If so you can get married, and then file for AOS, without having to go back home. However, after you file, you wont be able to leave the country and return until you are either granted AP, or get your green card.

If you were engaged before your last entry, you have to return home and file for a spousal visa. K-3 or IR-1/CR-1. Adjusting status without returning home would be considered fraud and you may run into problems trying to get a green card.

CC1010,

1. No.

2. Either an immigrant visa or a K3 non-immigrant visa. Your company cannot cancel your B1 visa - it's not their visa to cancel.

3. The steps required for an immigrant visa or a K3 non-immigrant visa. The basic information is already written out here at VJ, no need for me to write it again.

Yodrak

Yodrak

Thank you guys!!! But after we get married I still need to go back to my country since I have to settle things, after that return back to the US again.

Is there a possibility that I could come back to the US, while the filing process for K3 is on going?
Do I still need to apply for another visa like B2 (since I only have B1)?
or Do I have to wait for my K3 visa to be approved in order for me to come back to the US?
How long would it take to for K3 visa to be approved (minimum and maximum)?

Thank you so much!!!!!

Yes

Yes, you will need a visa. You can travel to the US on another type of visa while the K3 is processing. But you will have to prove ties to your hone country upon entry to the US. If you cannot, you may be refused entry.

Processing time varies depending which service center and consulate you have your interview at. Most likely 6-9 months. If you end up in Admistrative Review, its possible that it could be alot longer.

Why not apply for a K1 Fiance Visa? They generally take less time to process than a spouse visa, depending on which USCIS service center and which US embassy you go through, average time 4-6 months. That way you can return to your country and get things settled while waiting for the Fiance Visa to process, then return to the US and get married here once it's approved. You can read all about the K1 process in the VJ guides. Good luck whichever route you take!



Shanon