Brazil or US marriage advice please...

[adlitem 0]

Hello all,

I've read through a bunch of threads and still don't know what I should do. There are several similar situations on the forum but I'd still like to explain my specific situation:

I'm a US citizen and have a Brazilian girlfriend I've been in love with for two years. I'm currently working on a project in Brazil for four months and plan to pop the question sometime soon. After learning how long K1/K3 visa processing times are I realized the sooner the better and I know it's time... I didn't realize the whole visa thing would be such a big hassle but I'm quickly learning otherwise. I'll be coming back to the US after the four months and would like for her to come with me too.

She got her B2 tourist visa in October 2008 and visited my family in December 2008 for the holidays.

The sense I get from the forum is that I should apply for a K1 because it's generally faster these days. She could also visit on her tourist visa during processing time and then return to Brazil for the interview, right? Is it the best option?

I understand the K3 takes even longer and most people recommend going the K1 route. Personally, I would rather get married in Brazil and come back to the States as a couple. If we did marry in Brazil, could she enter on her B2 and then adjust her status later? Please tell me yes... Filing the petition directly with the consulate in Brazil would not be an option for our circumstances. I'm not real sure why the forum doesn't show as much love for the K3.

Either option will no doubt present some logistical problems seeing as I'm currently out of the country. I'll have to rely on the Brazilian post to mail everything back and forth. Not exactly the most speedy or reliable. Any other issues I'll have to worry about being out of the country?

Are there any other options out there?

What advice can you offer me?

Thanks for your input.

[Dakine 26]

Hello all,

I've read through a bunch of threads and still don't know what I should do. There are several similar situations on the forum but I'd still like to explain my specific situation:

I'm a US citizen and have a Brazilian girlfriend I've been in love with for two years. I'm currently working on a project in Brazil for four months and plan to pop the question sometime soon. After learning how long K1/K3 visa processing times are I realized the sooner the better and I know it's time... I didn't realize the whole visa thing would be such a big hassle but I'm quickly learning otherwise. I'll be coming back to the US after the four months and would like for her to come with me too.

She got her B2 tourist visa in October 2008 and visited my family in December 2008 for the holidays.

The sense I get from the forum is that I should apply for a K1 because it's generally faster these days. She could also visit on her tourist visa during processing time and then return to Brazil for the interview, right? Is it the best option?

I understand the K3 takes even longer and most people recommend going the K1 route. Personally, I would rather get married in Brazil and come back to the States as a couple. If we did marry in Brazil, could she enter on her B2 and then adjust her status later? Please tell me yes... Filing the petition directly with the consulate in Brazil would not be an option for our circumstances. I'm not real sure why the forum doesn't show as much love for the K3.

Either option will no doubt present some logistical problems seeing as I'm currently out of the country. I'll have to rely on the Brazilian post to mail everything back and forth. Not exactly the most speedy or reliable. Any other issues I'll have to worry about being out of the country?

Are there any other options out there?

What advice can you offer me?

Thanks for your input.

Fastest way is if you can establish residency in Brazil. Marry her and do a DCF.

[canadian_wife 1,831]

Hello all,

I've read through a bunch of threads and still don't know what I should do. There are several similar situations on the forum but I'd still like to explain my specific situation:

I'm a US citizen and have a Brazilian girlfriend I've been in love with for two years. I'm currently working on a project in Brazil for four months and plan to pop the question sometime soon. After learning how long K1/K3 visa processing times are I realized the sooner the better and I know it's time... I didn't realize the whole visa thing would be such a big hassle but I'm quickly learning otherwise. I'll be coming back to the US after the four months and would like for her to come with me too.

She got her B2 tourist visa in October 2008 and visited my family in December 2008 for the holidays.

The sense I get from the forum is that I should apply for a K1 because it's generally faster these days. She could also visit on her tourist visa during processing time and then return to Brazil for the interview, right? Is it the best option?

I understand the K3 takes even longer and most people recommend going the K1 route. Personally, I would rather get married in Brazil and come back to the States as a couple. If we did marry in Brazil, could she enter on her B2 and then adjust her status later? Please tell me yes... Filing the petition directly with the consulate in Brazil would not be an option for our circumstances. I'm not real sure why the forum doesn't show as much love for the K3.

Either option will no doubt present some logistical problems seeing as I'm currently out of the country. I'll have to rely on the Brazilian post to mail everything back and forth. Not exactly the most speedy or reliable. Any other issues I'll have to worry about being out of the country?

Are there any other options out there?

What advice can you offer me?

Thanks for your input.

no, you cannot marry her, have her enter on her tourist visa with immigrant intent. She was given her tourist visa to be...a tourist, not to circumvent the immigration laws. She can enter with you and interview at home, as long as she does not overstay.

I agree, quickest way seems to be Direct Consular FIling (DCF) but I am not sure what the requirements are for Brazil. Good luck and welcome to the journey