Fiance entering on tourist visa, then marrying...?

[pjc1973 0]

yep, visa fraud.

you get absolutely no sympathy from people like us who did everything the LEGAL way...

It ain't a crime if you don't get caught.

[sunandmoon 450]

yep, visa fraud.

you get absolutely no sympathy from people like us who did everything the LEGAL way...

It ain't a crime if you don't get caught.

so wrong!

[Boiler 43,546]

Troll me thinks

[pjc1973 0]

yep, visa fraud.

you get absolutely no sympathy from people like us who did everything the LEGAL way...

It ain't a crime if you don't get caught.

so wrong!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm

[Killer_Clown_2009 0]

lol

[Lizzy 0]

She did not know it was illegal when she asked the question.

I would come and marry if thats what you want to do, then go home and apply for a visa, best way if you ask me.

Good Luck.

[nathmc31 0]

Any person who arrives on a non-immigrant visa (b1/2) or who uses a non-immigrant program (VWP) who has immigrant intent is a violation of immigration law plain and simple. A thread such as this is also a violation of the TOS of this board (Please note the disclaimer on the bottom of each page).

Sorry mate but this is a forum to ask questions, she has asked a question and deserves an answer, if you don't like the subject piss off and do what ever you do with you pointless day. Don't hack on the OP for asking a question. Its people like you that ruin this forum with your sucking up to the administrators.

Edited February 9, 2007 by nathmc31

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Any person who arrives on a non-immigrant visa (b1/2) or who uses a non-immigrant program (VWP) who has immigrant intent is a violation of immigration law plain and simple. A thread such as this is also a violation of the TOS of this board (Please note the disclaimer on the bottom of each page).

Sorry mate but this is a forum to ask questions, she has asked a question and deserves an answer, if you don't like the subject piss off and do what ever you do with you pointless day. Don't hack on the OP for asking a question. Its people like you that ruin this forum with your sucking up to the administrators.

nathmc31.... your post is totaly uncalled for.... what fwaguy said is actually true.... yes ask questions about what your options are but to look for info on how get around the visa system is against the TOS...

Kez

[nathmc31 0]

I have heard that my fiance (Australian) can enter the U.S. on a tourist visa and we can married within several days. Then he can apply for a temporary work permit and may be able to work within 6 weeks.

Since we are entering the U.S. March 5th (in just 25 days) and we need income, the quicker the better.

Has anyone tried this? Does anyone know if there are consequences for going against the tourist visa to marry?

My fiance wants to become a permanent resident and, in several years, a U.S. citizen, so we don't want to do anything to jeopardize this.

We have not applied for any visas yet because my divorce is not yet finalized (should be finalized within one month).

Any advice would be helpful...

I have been overseas for seven months (all over Europe and AUS) and I really just want to go home, but I'm starting to think we may have to live in AUS for a while again while we wait for visas.

Sorry for all the questions!-- I'm totally lost here.

1. Im sure you know that by immigration law it is not illegal to remain in the us after entering on a VWP if you are the immediate relative of a US citizen. The main point is that it is a real marriage not a sham. Belive me with the amout of BS that one must go through for this, they will find out if it is a sham.

2. It will only take longer if your fiance has a criminal record and has to submit a waiver of inadmissability Form I-601. If he doesnt then it shouldnt take longer than usual (every case is different).

3. Once your fiance enters and you are married then like everyone else you file AOS application, EAD applicaiton and AP application. The EAD and AP should be processed within 90 days so your fiance can work while the AOS is being processed.

4. under no circumstances should your fiance leave the US until an AP is approved and recived. You will eventually be interveiwed and you will have to show evidence of a valid marriage and explain that the marriage was a spare of the moment thing, I read another thread where the person being interviewed wasnt even asked about entering on the VWP.

[DelcoCouple 1]

Any person who arrives on a non-immigrant visa (b1/2) or who uses a non-immigrant program (VWP) who has immigrant intent is a violation of immigration law plain and simple. A thread such as this is also a violation of the TOS of this board (Please note the disclaimer on the bottom of each page).

Sorry mate but this is a forum to ask questions, she has asked a question and deserves an answer, if you don't like the subject piss off and do what ever you do with you pointless day. Don't hack on the OP for asking a question. Its people like you that ruin this forum with your sucking up to the administrators.

nathmc31.... your post is totaly uncalled for.... what fwaguy said is actually true.... yes ask questions about what your options are but to look for info on how get around the visa system is against the TOS...

Kez

In fairness the OP stated what they had heard and asked if it was correct and then asked for advice through the maze. It does strike me as a baiting post however it could be genuine and whilst nathmc uses a tone that is sterotypically Australian in language and directness I tend to agree with the content Quasi moderation is uncalled for. If someone has a problem with a post they can report it and let the Admin make the decision .

However as fwaguy is so hung up on TOS issues he might want to consider this part of them

you agree that when using the Service, you will not..............

Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Forums

just my thoughts

[nathmc31 0]

Any person who arrives on a non-immigrant visa (b1/2) or who uses a non-immigrant program (VWP) who has immigrant intent is a violation of immigration law plain and simple. A thread such as this is also a violation of the TOS of this board (Please note the disclaimer on the bottom of each page).

Sorry mate but this is a forum to ask questions, she has asked a question and deserves an answer, if you don't like the subject piss off and do what ever you do with you pointless day. Don't hack on the OP for asking a question. Its people like you that ruin this forum with your sucking up to the administrators.

nathmc31.... your post is totaly uncalled for.... what fwaguy said is actually true.... yes ask questions about what your options are but to look for info on how get around the visa system is against the TOS...

Kez

IT IS NOT ILLEGAL FOR A US CITIZENS SPOUSE TO REMAIN IN THE US AND AOS AFTER ENTERING ON THE VWP!!!!!!!

THE SPOUSE BEING A IMMEDIATE RELITIVE.

The OP isnt going around immigration law, the law clearly states that an immediate relitive of a US citizen can stay and AOS after entering on the VWP it dosnt say that it is illegal, it says that it is illegal for everyone else OTHER THAN the IMMEDIATE RELITIVE OF A US CITIZEN to stay after entering on the VWP

[riblet 0]

It's the intent to stay that's illegal, changing your mind once you are in the U.S. is a completely different thing.

[sophyie 0]

Any person who arrives on a non-immigrant visa (b1/2) or who uses a non-immigrant program (VWP) who has immigrant intent is a violation of immigration law plain and simple. A thread such as this is also a violation of the TOS of this board (Please note the disclaimer on the bottom of each page).

Sorry mate but this is a forum to ask questions, she has asked a question and deserves an answer, if you don't like the subject piss off and do what ever you do with you pointless day. Don't hack on the OP for asking a question. Its people like you that ruin this forum with your sucking up to the administrators.

nathmc31.... your post is totaly uncalled for.... what fwaguy said is actually true.... yes ask questions about what your options are but to look for info on how get around the visa system is against the TOS...

Kez

IT IS NOT ILLEGAL FOR A US CITIZENS SPOUSE TO REMAIN IN THE US AND AOS AFTER ENTERING ON THE VWP!!!!!!!

THE SPOUSE BEING A IMMEDIATE RELITIVE.

The OP isnt going around immigration law, the law clearly states that an immediate relitive of a US citizen can stay and AOS after entering on the VWP it dosnt say that it is illegal, it says that it is illegal for everyone else OTHER THAN the IMMEDIATE RELITIVE OF A US CITIZEN to stay after entering on the VWP

So, what's the point in IR/CR1 (or K3) visas?

Where does the law clearly state the above? Do you have a link please? Just curious...

[payxibka 10,044]

1) The OP is not currently present in the USA

2) The OP is not currently an immediate relative of a USC

3) Knowingly enter the US with the intent to immigrate using a non-immigrant visa or program is a violation of immigration law.

4) Any discussion on the board advocating or circumventing immigration law is a violation of the TOS

I challenge you to dispute anything I wrote.

[DelcoCouple 1]

1) The OP is not currently present in the USA

2) The OP is not currently an immediate relative of a USC

3) Knowingly enter the US with the intent to immigrate using a non-immigrant visa or program is a violation of immigration law.

4) Any discussion on the board advocating or circumventing immigration law is a violation of the TOS

I challenge you to dispute anything I wrote.

Sometimes it isn't what you say but how you say it. You may have missed the point that moderation of other members isn't really in your realm, and rightly so as the OP has not breached those TOS they have asked for information, clarification and advice

Edited February 9, 2007 by DelcoCouple