Is it possible to marry in USA with an ESTA and go back after in my country?

[Hyuga 3]

Hey, i do this topic to ask if it's possible to marry in USA during vacation and go back in my country, and apply after for a CR-1. 

 

Thank you very much for all

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

Yes, it is perfectly legal to do so.........

 

EDIT: and it also perfectly legal to visit during the process after filing.

Edited August 7, 2019 by missileman

[LilyJ 1,258]

Yes, absolutely. Many couples do this. Coming over on an ESTA or B2, getting married, and then returning to your home country is no problem at all. There is only a problem if you come and get married with intent to stay. But with getting married and going back to start the visa process, there is no issue

[Hyuga 3]

7 minutes ago, LilyJ said:

Yes, absolutely. Many couples do this. Coming over on an ESTA or B2, getting married, and then returning to your home country is no problem at all. There is only a problem if you come and get married with intent to stay. But with getting married and going back to start the visa process, there is no issue

Is it more easy to get a CR1 than a K1 visa?

 

Thank you

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

Just now, Hyuga said:

Is it more easy to get a CR1 than a K1 visa?

 

Thank you

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

K-1
       More expensive than CR-1    
    Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)    
    Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 5-6 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 5-6 months)    
    Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period    
    Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.

  

CR-1
    

    Less expensive than K-1    
    No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
    Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
    Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.

    Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
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[Hyuga 3]

2 minutes ago, missileman said:

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

K-1
       More expensive than CR-1    
    Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)    
    Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 5-6 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 5-6 months)    
    Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period    
    Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.

  

CR-1
    

    Less expensive than K-1    
    No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
    Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
    Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.

    Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
  �

 

Thank you, what is price of CR1 please, thank you

[Hyuga 3]

It's better we marry in second visit than first?

[Ben & Katy 168]

8 minutes ago, Hyuga said:

Thank you, what is price of CR1 please, thank you

If you do the CR1 through the beneficiary's country it is in increments I-130 $535.00, the NVC is about another $400-500, then the embassy part $200.00 ish for the medical exam maybe more depending on the vacinations the person already has, then when the person arrives on US soil its $220.00 for the plastic green card.  

 

Through the Adjustment of Status way it is around $1,600.00 dollars all up front. 

[LilyJ 1,258]

7 minutes ago, Hyuga said:

It's better we marry in second visit than first?

That is up to you and your partner whether you want to marry on the first or second visit, but it can make your case harder to marry on the first visit, especially if you live in a high fraud country. Keep in mind if you choose to go the K1 route instead of the CR1 route, you will need to have visited each other within the last 2 years

[Hyuga 3]

2 minutes ago, LilyJ said:

That is up to you and your partner whether you want to marry on the first or second visit, but it can make your case harder to marry on the first visit, especially if you live in a high fraud country. Keep in mind if you choose to go the K1 route instead of the CR1 route, you will need to have visited each other within the last 2 years

High fraud country have not the right to Esta i think, thank you very much

[LilyJ 1,258]

Just now, Hyuga said:

High fraud country have not the right to Esta i think, thank you very much

Which country is the beneficiary (foreign partner) from?

[HRQX 4,145]

20 minutes ago, Hyuga said:

Thank you, what is price of CR1 please, thank you

First the I-130 and I-130A are filed with the fee of $535. After I-130 approval comes the NVC stage. Current NVC fees are $445. Medical Exam costs vary per country. Travel costs vary. The USCIS Immigrant fee is $220.

10 minutes ago, Ben & Katy said:

Through the Adjustment of Status way it is around $1,600.00 dollars all up front. 

Unknown if OP is currently inside or outside the US. If outside, then it's illegal for OP to have preconceived intent to AOS on VWP.

Edited August 7, 2019 by HRQX

[Hyuga 3]

1 minute ago, LilyJ said:

Which country is the beneficiary (foreign partner) from?

a western Europêan country close to Germany 

Edited August 7, 2019 by Hyuga

[LilyJ 1,258]

1 minute ago, Hyuga said:

a western Europêan country close to Germany 

Then it won't hurt the case much to marry on the first visit. Regardless, you will still want a lot of evidence of time spent together in real life, since you won't have much else (if anything else at all) for evidence of a bona fide marriage

[Hyuga 3]

4 minutes ago, HRQX said:

First the I-130 and I-130A are filed with the fee of $535. After I-130 approval comes the NVC stage. Current NVC fees are $445. Medical Exam costs vary per country. Travel costs vary. The USCIS Immigrant fee is $220.

Unknown if OP is currently inside or outside the US. If outside, then it's illegal for OP to have preconceived intent to AOS.

I don't understand what is not legal? 

 

to marry there and go back in Europe?