Do I need a K-1 fiance visa if we are not staying in the US

[J&Cmay2016 4]

My fiance is from India, however he works in the Philippines. So after the wedding we plan on living in the Philippines for a few years and then he will transfer to the US within his company. So do we need a K-1 or can he come on another visa that he already has get married and then leave. Then in a few years when we decide to come back apply for the spouse visa?

[aleful 1,905]

hi

the K1 is only if you plan to live in the US, so no, this visa is not for you, since you don't plan to live in the US with your spouse for now

you don't need to get married in the US, you can marry in any other country

[J&Cmay2016 4]

Thank you for your help. We want the wedding in the US since my family is bigger than his it is more convenient. Do you know where I can look up any laws pertaining to this? I've only found laws about getting the K-1 not any about it not being necessary.

[aaron2020 11,652]

Thank you for your help. We want the wedding in the US since my family is bigger than his it is more convenient. Do you know where I can look up any laws pertaining to this? I've only found laws about getting the K-1 not any about it not being necessary.

There are no laws pertaining to getting marry in the US.

Your fiance needs a visitor visa. The same rules apply whether he wants to go to Disneyland or getting marry.

The big problem is that the number of people who use visitor visas to bypass the K-1 fiance visa or CR-1/IR-1 spousal visa. Your fiance will need to overcome the presumption that he intends to immigrate. The best way is to show your ties and his ties to the PI.

Best of luck

[J&Cmay2016 4]

Thank you so much!

[J&Cmay2016 4]

I spoke with my fiance and he's worried about the risks of coming on a visitors visa. Do you know how we would go about showing our ties to the Philippines? And if we do can he still be refused entry by the officer at the airport?

[morozek 1]

Yeah, it's always possible to be refused the visitors visa or to be denied entry at the airport. But lots of people do travel to the US for trips or to get married, so try your luck!

He can only apply for K1 you you if he's an American citizen.

[J&Cmay2016 4]

I'm the american citizen.

And he already has a visitors visa good for multiple entries

[Transborderwife 4,666]

I'm the american citizen.

And he already has a visitors visa good for multiple entries

Entry can still be denied if they suspect something. Just bring ample ties to home Edited June 5, 2016 by Transborderwife

[J&Cmay2016 4]

Will talking to an immigration officer beforehand help?

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Will talking to an immigration officer beforehand help?

What do you mean

[J&Cmay2016 4]

Like calling the USCIS and talking to an officer and presenting the ties to the Phil's and getting like a notarized letter from them or something? To help get through the airport?

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Like calling the USCIS and talking to an officer and presenting the ties to the Phil's and getting like a notarized letter from them or something? To help get through the airport?

Nope. None of these will make a difference. You cannot pre present the ties. Likely you'll be form but have it all just in case

[morozek 1]

I'm the american citizen.

And he already has a visitors visa good for multiple entries

If he's already got a visa, I doubt it will cause any problems, especially if he's travelled before. I wouldn't worry about it. He'll be fine.

[Hank_ 9,174]

My fiance is from India, however he works in the Philippines. So after the wedding we plan on living in the Philippines for a few years and then he will transfer to the US within his company. So do we need a K-1 or can he come on another visa that he already has get married and then leave. Then in a few years when we decide to come back apply for the spouse visa?

If your fiance can enter the USA on a tourist visa then no issue getting married and returning to the Philippines. No need for a K-1 if you are not staying.

Why not get married in the Philippines?