Need help - Marriage Ceremony prior to K-1 Visa and Bank Account Question

[Alberto&Asni 0]

I am a US Citizen getting married to a Singapore Citizen. My questions are: We are getting married in Singapore in a religious ceremony and not by law does that mean we have to apply for a K-3 Visa? How should we go about this? Also I know one of the requirements is to have a bank account. I have been employed at my job for 6 years and I can support my future wife. I have to kids and support them. How can I provide that info if I don't have one. Yes I know you will say go get one but I can't since someone did Identity theft on me. As for that I was put on a black list by TCF Bank thru the Chex Systems. I am really frustrated since I have tried to get a bank and get turned down everytime. I am on that list for about 2 more years. Also if my future wife were to come here on tourist visa and we decided to get married would that be illegal? Could we go about it that way? I have heard from some friends that they had friends do that, everything went ok and . I am so confused on what to do. Please help!!!!

Thank you,

Alberto & Asniah

[Mausi16 0]

As far as the religious ceremony, I would call or email the consulate/ embassy in Singapore and ask how they handle that situation. Every country seems to handle these situations differently. Since you don't have a bank account, you might want to try having a co-sponsor, if a bank account is needed for a K-3. I filed a K-1 visa and my dad was our co-sponsor and all that was needed were his taxes and pay stubs, as well as a proof of employment. We were never asked for proof of having a bank account. As far as I know if you two get married while she is on a travel visa, you can begin to fill out the K-3, however once the travel visa expires she may have to return to Singapore.I hope this helps . Good Luck to you both!

[Alberto&Asni 0]

As far as the religious ceremony, I would call or email the consulate/ embassy in Singapore and ask how they handle that situation. Every country seems to handle these situations differently. Since you don't have a bank account, you might want to try having a co-sponsor, if a bank account is needed for a K-3. I filed a K-1 visa and my dad was our co-sponsor and all that was needed were his taxes and pay stubs, as well as a proof of employment. We were never asked for proof of having a bank account. As far as I know if you two get married while she is on a travel visa, you can begin to fill out the K-3, however once the travel visa expires she may have to return to Singapore.I hope this helps . Good Luck to you both!

Thank you for taking the time out and for the help.