POSSIBLE TO MARRY A J GIRL ON A STUDENT VISA IN USA?

[genjuro666 0]

Hello all,

I am a USA citizen residing in Hawaii.

My girlfriend is from Japan, and she is on a 6 month student visa.

Is it possible for me to "marry her" within the USA (whether it be Las Vegas or another state), and "change" her visa status? She insists that her girlfriend from Japan did something similar to this, but I am very skeptical. I told my girlfriend, if it was that easy, than millions of foreign nationals could stay in the USA by just obtaining a student visa.

There is also the subject of pregnancy, and citizenship; but that is for another time. Right now, I just want to know what the visa would be changed to- she told me it is called a "F-1 STUDENT VISA".

Thanks in advance,

Respectfully,

Genjuro

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Yes it is possible.

They have to get students visas, find someone to fall in love with, and marry, and prove their relationships are not solely for immigration purposes. So a little more complicated.

You would marry and file for her to become a Legal Permanent Resident.

Edited May 23, 2016 by Harpa Timsah

[Caykay1 71]

you would have to marry her, then both of you will just have to file for adjustment of status. Since she's here already, it might about 6 months for all that's. And she might have to do other steps after she gets her 2 year green card to her 10 year green care then to citizenship. It requires dealing with immigration for a while. Be careful she's not just after the GreenCard. Good luck.

[genjuro666 0]

Sorry, she is *currently* on a F-1 student visa; she claims that the status of the visa can change due to marriage. But how does one go about doing this?

What is the specific name of the visa it would "change" to? Can someone give me some information about this, and what the process is?

Thanks in advance,

Respectfully,

Gen

[aleful 1,905]

hi

no, her visa doesn't change, but she will adjust status and get a 2 year GC

this is because she entered legally in the US and marries a USC,

but be careful because if she had immigrant intent, meaning she lied in her interview for the student visa, it could be counted as immigration fraud

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You would do this:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

But she would not be on a visa. She would become a permanent resident, as I said. Also known as a Green card holder.

[Ryan H 3,813]

Moved from What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration to Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas forum.

[shah ali 001 0]

hello

I have submitted DS260 this year.but wrongly submitted old passport detail,"old was also valid until 2023" and new one valid 2025.

For this reason, me wants information about my this negligence affect in case.

wait for fruitfull reply

[galephys 12]

OP, i let me get this straight:

1. you are a US citizen

2. Your girlfriend is a F1 student in the US

3. You two want to get married and live in the US

4. She is pregnant.

Correct?

If it is, then: you get married and file an adjustment of status along with a petition for an alien relative - see a link to a guide provided to you earlier. Process takes about 5 months and you will need proof of your relationship like photos, bank statements and, of course, a doctor's note about pregnancy and maybe an ultrasound. When this is done, she becomes a permanent resident for 2 years. At the end of 2 years you will have to apply to remove conditions, which is to file I-751 and prove your family is still a real family.

It doesn't matter where in the US you get married, as long as you are married.

hello

I have submitted DS260 this year.but wrongly submitted old passport detail,"old was also valid until 2023" and new one valid 2025.

For this reason, me wants information about my this negligence affect in case.

wait for fruitfull reply

Contact the consulate and tell them about it right away. We had my husband's name spelled wrong in the DS-260, contacted the consulate and had it corrected before the interview. And don't hijack the thread please

[genjuro666 0]

OP, i let me get this straight:

1. you are a US citizen

2. Your girlfriend is a F1 student in the US

3. You two want to get married and live in the US

4. She is pregnant.

Correct?

If it is, then: you get married and file an adjustment of status along with a petition for an alien relative - see a link to a guide provided to you earlier. Process takes about 5 months and you will need proof of your relationship like photos, bank statements and, of course, a doctor's note about pregnancy and maybe an ultrasound. When this is done, she becomes a permanent resident for 2 years. At the end of 2 years you will have to apply to remove conditions, which is to file I-751 and prove your family is still a real family.

It doesn't matter where in the US you get married, as long as you are married.

Yes, and well no:

1. Yes.

2. Yes.

3. Yes.

4. No.

We've talked about starting a family; and even though we've been "trying", no success yet.

Funny, I was just talking to a local friend, and his wife is from Japan. They have been married for 8 years. He said she was on a travel visa, and they married in Hawaii, went to the (Immigrations office?) Got interviewed, then they went through a long process, and she finally got her green card. He was very vague after the "Married for 8 years part,, " and stated that he and his wife have no children of their own.

So, no one really answered my original question: what is the technical name of the "changed visa"? Is it then called a "K-3" from a "F-1" (student visa?) Who do we need to contact? I saw a link that had some very informative docs that I need to fill out; I have small experience with a K-1 VISA and am proud to say, that, albeit I never married that woman 3 years ago, I did it all by myself, and the process took roughly 9 months with 1 RFE.

I just hope that, that previous K-1 application will not hurt my chances in any way to file a ......"K-3?" Visa with my present girlfriend.

Thanks in advance,

Respectfully,

Gen

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I already answered your question. She would NOT be on visa. She would be a permanent resident. The name is permanent resident.

[genjuro666 0]

I already answered your question. She would NOT be on visa. She would be a permanent resident. The name is permanent resident.

Thank u for that answer, "permanent resident." So she can stay in Hawaii for as long as she likes after filling out all those forms that the other person wrote? like the I-130, etc.? Do we both have to get interviewed? This process sure seems a lot more "easier", however, my K-1 would have only taken 9 months or so, barring one "RFE", and again, I am proud to say I did it myself without the help of a lawyer. I just need the step by step instructions, as my marriage (tentatively, hopefully, - I haven't proposed - yet) is completely legitimate and true.

Thank u all in advance, for your information and responses. I'm getting too old for this #######, every king needs a queen.

Respectfully,

Gen

[Lainie B 465]

The step-by-step instructions are in the link Harpa provided. Yes, you would both need to attend an interview.

[lindsayhe1818 0]

Sorry, she is *currently* on a F-1 student visa; she claims that the status of the visa can change due to marriage. But how does one go about doing this?

What is the specific name of the visa it would "change" to? Can someone give me some information about this, and what the process is?

Thanks in advance,

Respectfully,

Gen

I just went through this with my husband, you can check my signature.

It is filing bunch of form, status adjustment , petition, and etc.

She will get a conditional green card because you have married for less than 3 years , then after 2 years you can apply for the normal GC. If you divorce before you apply for the GC under 2 years I think they remove her card ( don't quote me on this). You can apply for USC after you have the GC for 3 years ( including that conditional 3 years)

There are guides on here, if it is too complicated hire a lawyer to do it.

You both need evidence of your marriage, start taking pictures, adding her to bank accounts and etc

Edited June 7, 2016 by lindsayhe1818

[genjuro666 0]

I just went through this with my husband, you can check my signature.

It is filing bunch of form, status adjustment , petition, and etc.

She will get a conditional green card because you have married for less than 3 years , then after 2 years you can apply for the normal GC. If you divorce before you apply for the GC under 2 years I think they remove her card ( don't quote me on this). You can apply for USC after you have the GC for 3 years ( including that conditional 3 years)

There are guides on here, if it is too complicated hire a lawyer to do it.

You both need evidence of your marriage, start taking pictures, adding her to bank accounts and etc

I guess, I will have to research more about which steps is first, --as I do NOT want to use a lawyer.

I did the K-1 Visa by myself, and would have gotten married, so I feel confident I can fill out the required forms on my own.

Gonna go out on a limb here and guess that I have to marry her first, then, fill out the required paperwork, then, apply for "permanent resident" status.

I have tons of texts, photos, again, she is living with me for 6 months (still. currently.) I guess I will propose to her soon. She's definitely wife material. At my age, I ain't got time for no games or wasting my (or anyone else's time.)

Thanks to all for your invaluable input, I guess it is (easier) to go this route for "permanent resident" visa than the K-1....I will do more research and ask around, I know a couple of people (not close friends) who have a similar situation....

Respectfully,

Gen