how long until we can marry?

[chantpleure 0]

I first entered the US in December 07, then left in June 08 to return in July 08, my fiancee proposed in August 08 but I have heard that I have to have been in the US for 3 months before we can marry-otherwise it's visa fraud. Does that mean from the first entry or from the last entry?

Thanks!

[Zee Bee 61]

There is no time limit to get married if you enter on VWP. Get married when you want to get married.

As for the fraud, it will be up to you to prove that you had no immigrant intent. Waiting for a certian period before getting married does not make it more or less fraudulent.

[Wishes 2]

I would suggest you either do some googling or talk with an immigration attorney..

As was mentioned above though, you could marry the next day. I have heard of certain time frames being suggested.. Whether or not the marriage time frame plays any real role, I dont know.. Read up on it though

[Singers 0]

Wait. How did you enter the US and stay for 6 months? The VWP is only valid for 3 months. If you overstayed your VWP time then you are in from some trouble. Did you leave the country and then reset the VWP time during your stay from December to June?

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

I first entered the US in December 07, then left in June 08 to return in July 08, my fiancee proposed in August 08 but I have heard that I have to have been in the US for 3 months before we can marry-otherwise it's visa fraud. Does that mean from the first entry or from the last entry?

Thanks!

You can marry at any time as long as you can prove that you didn't intend to immigrate when your crossed the border. Hence, you need proofs, if you can provide them with these go ahead and marry, but also it would be smart to wait a little bit in order to turn the odds in your favor.

[payxibka 10,044]

Wait. How did you enter the US and stay for 6 months? The VWP is only valid for 3 months. If you overstayed your VWP time then you are in from some trouble. Did you leave the country and then reset the VWP time during your stay from December to June?

The entry via VWP was a presumption by another poster and was not facts entered into evidence or subsequently confirmed by the OP.

Edited September 2, 2008 by fwaguy

[KimandRuss 0]

You were here for 6 months, left for a month or so then came back in and now want to marry?

It's often suggested to wait until you are at the end of your 90 days (if vwp) to marry, but i'm guessing that's not the visa you're using. It sounds like proving you had no intent to immigrate on your last entry at your interview might be a bigger problem. I guess it depends on the visa you're here with.

good luck.

Edited September 2, 2008 by KimandRuss

[chantpleure 0]

ok, let me explain.. I wrote this entry this morning and completely forgot to put in what kind of visa I have. I'm on an F-1. My partner and I met in 2005 and have lived together since 2006.

I'm a bit worried about proving I had no intent to marry him because of course, I wanted him to propose to me eventually but wasn't sure when he would. I came here in December 2007 to continue my studies and continue living with him.

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

ok, let me explain.. I wrote this entry this morning and completely forgot to put in what kind of visa I have. I'm on an F-1. My partner and I met in 2005 and have lived together since 2006.

I'm a bit worried about proving I had no intent to marry him because of course, I wanted him to propose to me eventually but wasn't sure when he would. I came here in December 2007 to continue my studies and continue living with him.

If you are on an F-1, it changes everything, of course USCIS is aware that during our college life maybe we (I used to be an F-1) may find our significant other and get married, btw I wasn't hassled when I had my interview at all and I already have my green card. The only advice I can give you is to get married, and not to leave the country while your file is being processed or at least until you receive your Advance Parole. Being a student marrying his/her college sweetheart is more believable than a tourist marrying somebody after just 3 months in this country.

Go ahead and get married

Edited September 3, 2008 by GueraYTavo