Parental consent to marry my girlfriend in the USA ?

[artist267 0]

Hello,

Me and my girlfriend are still young...

And we plan on starting the K1-Visa journey when my girlfriend is 17 and a half...

I've read it the process takes about 4-6 months and when approved marry within 90 days...

So is it possible to start at that age ? And if so do we need parental permission to start the process/marry at that age ? I mean by the time it gets approved and we marry she will be 18... i myself will be 21...

[ChicagoSarah 127]

I'd assume that you both need to be free and legally able to marry in the state you plan to marry when you submit the application. If your state requires age 18 or parental consent, I would provide that consent. What if your petition is one of the flukes and jumps to the top of the pile and 4-6 months becomes 2-3 months? If you aren't both free and legally able to marry with the petition, I wouldn't think it would be successful. Look into state laws and be sure your petition follows those (and that you declare that you will marry in that state).

I haven't seen this question before, so someone please feel free to disagree with me...

[HafsaJawwad 39]

if you get processed at TSC don't expect the whole process in 4-6 months. You'll be lucky to get petition approved by then. The only thing you need to prove is that you are both free and able to marry. You both are adults so you shouldn't need any parental consent. If you want to add it though then you can add it with your proof of relationship. It wouldn't hurt for the consular to read a letter from parents saying they approve the relationship. Not an absolute requirement though.

I also would add for you to just make sure both of you are prepared for this. It is not an easy process. Best of luck!

[Zedayn 485]

You both need to be free and legally able to marry AT THE TIME of filing the I-129F petition. If the state your girlfriend lives in requires parental consent to marry before 18, then you need to include it with your petition.

[Essiej 42]

I see ur girlfriend lives in Boston, you need to be 18 to marry their ( I just looked it up). But I think you can better wait till she turned 18 before you apply. If your case gets approved before; u might not get a visa cus she is to young. I am not an expert, but I think it is good to wait.

[artist267 0]

''Parental consent is needed if under 18 years of age. If you are between 16-18 years of age, one of your parents or guardian must be with you and provide written consent.''

She lives in Mass and this apply's to that so im thinking i can mary her if i include her parental premission in the 1-129F.. ?

[ChicagoSarah 127]

I'm not sure any of us know for sure, but I think the consensus is to, at a minimum, provide the proper, legally acceptable parental consent with your packet. Or wait the 6 months until she is 18 and then you don't have anything to worry about.

[baron555 934]

You both need to be free and legally able to marry AT THE TIME of filing the I-129F petition. If the state your girlfriend lives in requires parental consent to marry before 18, then you need to include it with your petition.

Correct. If your state does not allow parental consent if less than 18, then you need to wait or your petition will be denied by USCIS>

[Unshakable Faith 493]

I would say providing that consent to marry with your intent would be good. For extra protection, get it notarized (because anyone could write the letter and sign it pretending to be her mother), getting it notarized would prove it was really from one or both of her parents. It doesn't say you can't marry before 18, it just means you need consent between 16-18.

[NikLR 13,220]

If she's 17 and a half... is it that hard to wait another 6 months to be 18 and legal to make all of your own decisions (minus drinking in the USA... ) What is 6 months? a year? in a lifetime..

[raven52 233]

I would not file until she is 18. It could cause you problems during the process.

Just my advice.

[Sirdaniel42 86]

You both need to be free and legally able to marry AT THE TIME of filing the I-129F petition. If the state your girlfriend lives in requires parental consent to marry before 18, then you need to include it with your petition.

If she's 17 and a half... is it that hard to wait another 6 months to be 18 and legal to make all of your own decisions (minus drinking in the USA... ) What is 6 months? a year? in a lifetime..

Good advice!

[Jawaree 717]

OP whats your age...it just could cause a prob. wait the few mths

[Unidentified 2,930]

if you get processed at TSC don't expect the whole process in 4-6 months. You'll be lucky to get petition approved by then. The only thing you need to prove is that you are both free and able to marry. You both are adults so you shouldn't need any parental consent. If you want to add it though then you can add it with your proof of relationship. It wouldn't hurt for the consular to read a letter from parents saying they approve the relationship. Not an absolute requirement though.

I also would add for you to just make sure both of you are prepared for this. It is not an easy process. Best of luck!

No they're not adults. She is 17. They would need parental consent.

[El_killer47 22]

Technicality aside, I;m rooting for you young man! Go for it (in 6 months) and let young love win for all of us!