What happens if I die after we marry

[stevebzzzzz 0]

I know this question seems bizarre, but what would happen to my fiance's status if I died shortly after I marry her, but before she gets her green card?

[payxibka 10,045]

4 minutes ago, stevebzzzzz said:

I know this question seems bizarre, but what would happen to my fiance's status if I died shortly after I marry her, but before she gets her green card?

A lot of variables and depends exactly where you are in the after marriage process

[EM_Vandaveer 2,408]

She'd be able to get a GC as a widow of a USC.

 

[geowrian 22,337]

Not that bizarre of a question, especially in circumstances where the likelihood of such event occurring is high.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/widower

Edited June 11, 2018 by geowrian

[mcdull 474]

Anybody who has suicidal thoughts please call 1-800-273-8255

 

 

[Nitas_man 3,100]

What usually happens is that the widow (and her new hot young oily beefcake) enjoy a life of work free luxury and travel on our hard earned gains

 

 

[CP7416 0]

31 minutes ago, Nitas_man said:

What usually happens is that the widow (and her new hot young oily beefcake) enjoy a life of work free luxury and travel on our hard earned gains

 

 

hahaha!!! 

[Christy&J 837]

1 hour ago, Nitas_man said:

What usually happens is that the widow (and her new hot young oily beefcake) enjoy a life of work free luxury and travel on our hard earned gains

 

 

haha I know it's a joke but still no likey the stereotype mindset people thought about non-USC come to US or marry USC for luxury life...at least in our case, it's downgrade for my life standard to follow him but I am willing to do so for couple of years so he can finish his duty and we move back to Germany.

 

My income and investment could easily support our life without us to work for rest of our life.

 

 

Edited June 11, 2018 by Christy&J

[Unlockable 7,315]

All jokes aside, it does happen. Not very often but enough to have info on here for discussions.

 

[Unidentified 2,930]

I think it's great that you're thinking about. Death makes people uncomfortable, that's why we're having people laughing at the post about the suicide hotline even though suicide rates in the US has increased by 25% since 1999. 

 

We're all going to die, might as well be prepared for it which will make it easier for our loved ones.  

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

Not sure the suicide joke was so classy.... but anyway.

 

OP - as other (serious) responses advised, it's not impossible for your spouse to continue on if such a tragedy should occur. There's also other ways to ensure your partner is covered. If you have a job with benefits, consider adding them as your beneficiary. Most companies include beneficiary benefits with any existing liability benefits your company may offer/have on you. (I just had this talk with my employer, and these were questions I also asked myself.)

 

You can also have applicable POA/living will documents drawn up as one another's spouse that can cover things outside of your job.

[Rocko20 159]

This is a very important discussion to have and it’s why I’ll be renewing my life insurance policy after marriage, along with bank accounts, credit cards, retirement accounts, living will documents, etc. 

 

It sucks to think about, but you have to prepare for everything when it comes to your fiancé/newlywed 

Edited June 11, 2018 by Rocko20

[Nitas_man 3,100]

18 hours ago, Christy&J said:

haha I know it's a joke but still no likey the stereotype mindset people thought about non-USC come to US or marry USC for luxury life...at least in our case, it's downgrade for my life standard to follow him but I am willing to do so for couple of years so he can finish his duty and we move back to Germany.

 

My income and investment could easily support our life without us to work for rest of our life.

 

 

 

LOL please take comfort in this:  That particular "stereotype" applies across the board - not just to immigrant spouses.  Plus it's a little bit (a lot) funny.  The question was asked and answered but for those out there with no (or almost no) sense of humor here is (my) official answer: 

 

The same preparations for this event apply no matter who your spouse is or where your spouse is from.  From the moment a SO gets assigned a 9-digit number health, life, assets, and other benefits need to be set up to cover serious unexpected events.  These items are not only about being responsible, when AOS and ROC are filed USCIS also and as a bonus views these actions as proof of valid marriage. 

 

As to the very small window between entry and AOS - before the wedding I am not sure.  There does not seem to be a path to stay and nothing that the fiancé can do.  After the wedding the spouse can definitely adjust status as a widow of a USC.  Here's one source with a rundown of instructions.

 

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/marriage-green-card/applying-for-adjustment-status-as-widower-of-us-citizen.html

 

Of particular interest:

 

If your fiance(e) died before you were able to marry, you cannot adjust status, because you were never the spouse of a U.S. citizen. Also, if you stay in the U.S. and marry someone else, you can’t adjust your status based on that marriage. The rules say that you can’t adjust status as the spouse of anyone except the person who petitioned for your K-1 visa. So if you remarry, you will have to get your immigrant visa in your home country.

 

Please accept apology for offending you Fräulein

 

 

[Unidentified 2,930]

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https://www.gyst.com/