Married a week after arrival in US on Tourist Visa

[Jawaree 717]

3 hours ago, Daisy.Chain said:

You married on a whim?

 

Are you going back to your country to apply for CR-1? If not, be prepared for especially heavy scrutiny from USCIS.

Not really the norm. OP had a long visiting relationship with the US & could have ran off if that was the intent.

 

OP apply for your AOS if thats both of you choice

[Daisy.Chain 317]

Just now, Transborderwife said:

If they're applying after two years of marriage they get a 10 year card and roc isn't needed.  

But if they just got married, as the OP said, then they will need to ROC -with evidence- as they haven't been married 2 years - is that right?

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Just now, Daisy.Chain said:

But if they just got married, as the OP said, then they will need to ROC -with evidence- as they haven't been married 2 years - is that right?

Yes that's correct 

[Marco&Bettina 502]

5 minutes ago, Transborderwife said:

Yes that's correct 

Yup.

 

6 minutes ago, Daisy.Chain said:

But if they just got married, as the OP said, then they will need to ROC -with evidence- as they haven't been married 2 years - is that right?

But AOS 1st and for that, proof of comingling would not be enough to include as they would not've been married long. They didn't skip anything but the K-1/spousal visa, from what most people are used to.

Edited January 24, 2017 by Marco&Bettina

[Brit1 54]

1 hour ago, Daisy.Chain said:

As long as you can convince the USCIS people on your AOS that you had no plans to marry, then decided to marry on a whim and that you entered without prior plans of staying, then you should be OK.

 

Marriage FOR a permanent residency is of course fraud, as you clearly know.

You're posting so much misinformation. They do not have to convince USCIS of anything of the sort - CBP granted entry, and thus the OP showed no intent of marrying. Now, they just proceed like a normal AOS.

 

Seriously, people need to stop this labelling those who didn't use the K-1 process as "illegal". 

[Jawaree 717]

3 hours ago, Brit1 said:

You're posting so much misinformation. They do not have to convince USCIS of anything of the sort - CBP granted entry, and thus the OP showed no intent of marrying. Now, they just proceed like a normal AOS.

 

Seriously, people need to stop this labelling those who didn't use the K-1 process as "illegal". 

Yep too negatively persistent in depressing others with misinformation

[Daisy.Chain 317]

4 hours ago, Brit1 said:

You're posting so much misinformation. They do not have to convince USCIS of anything of the sort - CBP granted entry, and thus the OP showed no intent of marrying. Now, they just proceed like a normal AOS.

 

Seriously, people need to stop this labelling those who didn't use the K-1 process as "illegal". 

They will need to AOS like any others, then ROC. However, they may need to be more vigilant during ROC because of the unusually short time before the getting married on a whim. People adjust legally and without problem from tourist visas all the time, but those with unusual circumstances are more likely to be more closely investigated. Not misinformation : fact.

Edited January 25, 2017 by Daisy.Chain
Grammar

[Daisy.Chain 317]

5 hours ago, Marco&Bettina said:

I've never heard of this 90 day rule.

Wait..Isn't the 90 day rule only for people without qualifying relatives? (I'm not sure on this.)

 

I vaguely remember it being the 30/60/90 day rule, and that it wouldn't affect a married couple. Anybody know for sure?

Edited January 25, 2017 by Daisy.Chain

[Daisy.Chain 317]

4 hours ago, Brit1 said:

You're posting so much misinformation. They do not have to convince USCIS of anything of the sort - CBP granted entry, and thus the OP showed no intent of marrying. Now, they just proceed like a normal AOS.

 

Seriously, people need to stop this labelling those who didn't use the K-1 process as "illegal". 

Ah, I get it. I wrote "AOS" thinking of "ROC" earlier- sorry! No wonder I was confused. They will need evidence to ROC, NOT adjust status.

[caliliving 606]

ALL They care about at the interview is that you are in a GENUINE relationship. 

I AOS on a tourist visa where i overstayed and i worked unauthorized and neither was brought up at the interview!

you are overthinking.. intent is determined at POE. 

also, you are in a better position because yes, you have been able to date and know your fiance/husband for a while. the IO wont even bring up the marriage after a week or anything! 

you are overthinking this.. enjoy your marriage!!! i didnt even file right away lol i think no matter how much people told me i would be ok i was still freaked out as well:/ 

also, what country are you from? what is your age gap? religion.. ect.. that is all they really care about! they asked me how we met and that was about all! 

good luck!! it is always hard not to worry.

[POM 21]

You will be okay OP.

Good luck!

[caliliving 606]

24 minutes ago, POM said:

You will be okay OP.

Good luck!

yes! i suggest you go celebrate.. order some champagne and have a fun time:) enjoy your time with your husband!!!  

[Brit1 54]

9 hours ago, Daisy.Chain said:

They will need to AOS like any others, then ROC. However, they may need to be more vigilant during ROC because of the unusually short time before the getting married on a whim. People adjust legally and without problem from tourist visas all the time, but those with unusual circumstances are more likely to be more closely investigated. Not misinformation : fact.

But there are no unusual circumstances here - again, stop trying to scare people with misinformation.

 

The OP has been in a relationship for several years, and they have spent upwards of 10 months together in the past 3 years. The last time she visits, they decide they've had enough of the long distance, so marry at a court house.

 

One might argue that this is far more "natural" a relationship progression than the couple who meet online, meet in person for a week then file a K-1 application. 

 

To the OP, again you will have no problem.  It would be a good idea to start collecting evidence of financial comingling - so try and get put on the lease (if you rent), or open a joint bank account, added as a dependent to your husbands health insurance, beneficiary to any life insurance, etc. Then, by the time your interview comes around, you'll have lots of evidence.

[Marco&Bettina 502]

50 minutes ago, Brit1 said:

But there are no unusual circumstances here - again, stop trying to scare people with misinformation.

 

The OP has been in a relationship for several years, and they have spent upwards of 10 months together in the past 3 years. The last time she visits, they decide they've had enough of the long distance, so marry at a court house.

 

One might argue that this is far more "natural" a relationship progression than the couple who meet online, meet in person for a week then file a K-1 application. 

 

To the OP, again you will have no problem.  It would be a good idea to start collecting evidence of financial comingling - so try and get put on the lease (if you rent), or open a joint bank account, added as a dependent to your husbands health insurance, beneficiary to any life insurance, etc. Then, by the time your interview comes around, you'll have lots of evidence.

Yes. They have a beautiful relationship structure. I honestly envy it a bit. In a good way, of course.

 

Your last paragraph: None of that is necessary for AOS, only ROC. I mean, they're all good ideas just to do as any normal couple would, but they won't need to show any evidence of that for an AOS interview, if they even have one. We did not. I just sent in my packet and eventually we were approved for my wife's GC. ROC on the other hand. Well we still have about 7 months until we can apply.

Edited January 25, 2017 by Marco&Bettina

[Brit1 54]

32 minutes ago, Marco&Bettina said:

Your last paragraph: None of that is necessary for AOS, only ROC. I mean, they're all good ideas just to do as any normal couple would, but they won't need to show any evidence of that for an AOS interview, if they even have one. We did not. I just sent in my packet and eventually we were approved for my wife's GC. ROC on the other hand. Well we still have about 7 months until we can apply.

This is where adjusting from tourist/work visas differ from the K-1. In this case there will be an interview (it is only waivable for K-1 adjustments), and it will be the first time that their relationship will be "vetted".  A K-1 applicant has an interview in their home country; when adjusting from a different visa, the AOS interview has to verify the validity of the relationship. They could just use photos of trips, phone calls etc, but it would be much better (easier) if they start the financial co-mingling now, to have more concrete evidence. The ROC is then just more of the same.