Wife in America, now...

[BrentB 0]

Well now that my wife is here in the USA, what all do i need to do to legitimize the marriage here in the usa?

[Darnell 8,478]

legitimize the marriage? what?

who's telling you that your marriage needs to be legitimized?

If yer a USCitizen,

and

she's come in on a spousal visa,

you already represented to the US Government that you've married a foreign national, they gave her permission to immigrate based on yer marital status.

If you'd read something that clearly states you MUST make steps to LEGITIMIZE the marriage, I'd appreciate an url.

[BrentB 0]

i thought the same... but one of her cousins told her that they knew someone who got deported back because they didnt "legitimize" their marriage.

[M in CA 9]

A few months ago, during a visit, I brought my husband to the County Recorder Office and they chuckled and said "we don't do that." they went on to tell me that any entity (such as a bank) that needs proof of the marriage will ask for a copy of marriage certificate.

Seems like it should be recorded somewhere, though, doesn't it!

[Done--Really 331]

NO NO NO--there is no requirement to record your marriage--NO NO NO. Just be happy living a good, normal life here.

[Darnell 8,478]

i thought the same... but one of her cousins told her that they knew someone who got deported back because they didnt "legitimize" their marriage.

Wow. If I were in yer shoes,

I'd find that cousin

then find that 'someone'

then find that someone's priest

and ask them what happend.

Smells like a paperwork issue , nothing else.

[felo391971 4]

Well now that my wife is here in the USA, what all do i need to do to legitimize the marriage here in the usa?

????????????????????? than is new for me . Because for my understanding as i said i do in colombia and enter mi siganature that made it legal that is w. out all process that i benn going true

Good Luck

[magdasal 19]

Well now that my wife is here in the USA, what all do i need to do to legitimize the marriage here in the usa?

Are you thinking about the process of 'Removal of Conditions' perhaps? In about 2 years, you will need to submit an I-751, with evidence that your marriage is legitimate...perhaps that is what they were talking about.

[magdasal 19]

I should mention...what I posted above only applies if your wife came under a CR-1 visa (married less that 2 years when you entered the country). IR-1's don't have to do anything else.

[~happyndinlove~ 540]

legitimize the marriage? what?

who's telling you that your marriage needs to be legitimized?

If yer a USCitizen,

and

she's come in on a spousal visa,

you already represented to the US Government that you've married a foreign national, they gave her permission to immigrate based on yer marital status.

If you'd read something that clearly states you MUST make steps to LEGITIMIZE the marriage, I'd appreciate an url.

NO NO NO--there is no requirement to record your marriage--NO NO NO. Just be happy living a good, normal life here.

Unless, the beneficiary came on a K1 visa. Agree, otherwise.

NO NO NO--there is no requirement to record your marriage--NO NO NO. Just be happy living a good, normal life here.

....then the marriage should be reported...?

Wow. If I were in yer shoes,

I'd find that cousin

then find that 'someone'

then find that someone's priest

and ask them what happend.

Smells like a paperwork issue , nothing else.

That...will be fun!

[Done--Really 331]

Getting married on a K-1 visa is not "reporting" the marriage--it is just getting married under the laws of the state where you have the ceremony, and it doesn't have to be the state where you live. For example, we live in NJ, but eloped in NYC because we thought it would be romantic--and it was !!!

[~happyndinlove~ 540]

i thought the same... but one of her cousins told her that they knew someone who got deported back because they didnt "legitimize" their marriage.

You shouldn't be running to believe the "hearsay"... coz most often, if not always...hearsay will drive you crazy...so, be careful in listening to "it"next time.

[~happyndinlove~ 540]

Getting married on a K-1 visa is not "reporting" the marriage--it is just getting married under the laws of the state where you have the ceremony, and it doesn't have to be the state where you live. For example, we live in NJ, but eloped in NYC because we thought it would be romantic--and it was !!!

Doesn't the K1 visa holders needs to report their marriage to the consulte here in the US after marrying, ie. Philippine Consulate? For it to be recognized? I'm not a K1, so what I wrote was just based on what I read here on VJ!

[Done--Really 331]

All that is required after getting married on a K-1 visa is to Adjust Status using form I-485 and getting a SS#, and if the spouse wants to work, also an I-765 needs to be filed, so I guess some might view that as registering the marriage, but it has nothing to do with foreign consulates.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

All that is required after getting married on a K-1 visa is to Adjust Status using form I-485 and getting a SS#, and if the spouse wants to work, also an I-765 needs to be filed, so I guess some might view that as registering the marriage, but it has nothing to do with foreign consulates.

Mmmm no. Your post is confusing. I-485 is the application for greencard which IS the work authorisation, once approved of course. An I-765 (EAD) is filed to work while the GC is processing, once the GC is approved the EAD is no longer required.

Also, in the Philippines many tend to register their marriage. It's not an immigration requirement but I think that's what the previous post was referring to. It's not mandatory, but many do it.