Visa Waiver Program

[duellema 0]

I am wondering if anyone has gotten married using the Visa Waiver Program (your fiance comes to the US with appropriate documentation stating they will be returning home), you get married, and move to their homeland.

My fiance and I are doing this and I just wondered if anyone encountered any issues in doing so or if there are other documents besides a letter from his employer and lease agreements that he should be bringing along.

Any help is GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks so much!!

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Nothing wrong with using the VWP to come and get married and then return home... Just make sure you have enough evidence to prove that you intend to return to Germany... letter from employer and lease are good..

Good Luck

Kezzie

[gwenneh 7]

It is perfectly legal and perfectly okay. However, there is a risk of being denied at the POE, so make sure you have good, concrete evidence that you'll be returning before the 90 days is up!

[duellema 0]

His letter from his employer has the date that he will be returning to work as well as contact information - he will have his return flight as well ... is there anything else people can think of us bringing as 'proof?'

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Are you planning on returning to Gremany with him??? if so a copy of your flight details and anyother documents you may have to show that you are moving there....

Kezzie

[gwenneh 7]

Lease? Mortgage papers? Current utility bills?

[duellema 0]

I am leaving a couple of weeks later - He will be on business so I am planning on going once I'm able to move my things into our apartment. I will book my flight and give him that information as well.

I just thought of another thing... I'm was planning on booking a round trip since they are less expensive and then not taking the returning leg - I don't know how this would play into things.

[dwar49 0]

First of all it is perfectly legal to enter this country on VWP get married and then return within the 90 days. If he is coming here on business there should be no reason for him to worry about getting stopped at the POE. Especially since he is coming on business, I wouldnt even mention that you are planning to marry while he is here, no need to. Okay I know everyone says be honest, but there is such a thing as being too honest. There is nothing wrong or illegal about getting married and then returning to Germany.

I dont know how strict the German immigration is about proving you are planning on returning to the US. I have been to the UK and Germany numerous times and never had anyone ask about return ticket but that is me. I would buy the round trip save the money and then just not use it.

[treed44812 0]

Definitely do not mention a word about marriage or a fiancee... they will deny entry based upon that. My case is a prime example of this one. My fiancee only mentioned she was coming to see me and it automatically forwarded her to the small room for more questions.

When using the VWP you are supposed to have a round trip ticket. A one way is another immediate reasoning for further questioning. If you book two one-way tickets, ie. to save money or many legs of the flight, have it booked well in advance with the confirmation numbers ready.

Learned that one the hard way too....

Edited July 16, 2006 by treed44812

[duellema 0]

My fiance has a round trip ticket and WILL be returning to Germany - I will be following him and 'moving' approximately 2 weeks to a month later. He is not coming to the US on business, however he will be on business in Frankfurt after our wedding (which is why I am planning on moving AFTER he gets back)...

This is a tricky situation because I definitely want to be honest and we are not doing any illegal but I also do not want it all to be a huge hassle - especially since we have everything planned for our wedding.

Any additional advice on what to say at POE?

[hollywood79 0]

My husband and I were married last mid 2005. I entered the US on the VWP with no problems. I didn't tell the customs guy I was getting married just that I was travelling. I have entered the US on the VWP 8 times in the last two years and haven't had a problem. We have a baby now and I am still entering on the VWP and still no problems. Goodluck with your future wedding.