My K1 Visa is about to expire and all the courthouses are closed -- What should I do?

[Cheric ❤️ 11]

10 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Cheric, this sounds like the best bet.  Bloomfield (where G Walters appears to live) is in southeastern Iowa, and it's the county seat (with courthouse).

  1.  Go online to search "Iowa Marriage License"

  2.  Find out what the restrictions and requirements are

  3.  Contact (try telephoning) the Davis County recorder's office:

           https://www.daviscountyiowa.org/recorder/

        Explain your situation, and see how they might help

  4.  Let us know what happens.

I will try this, Thank you so much 🙏 I appreciate it alot ☺️

[Cheric ❤️ 11]

10 hours ago, rocklobstermass said:

You're in Round Lake, in Lake County, IL? I checked the Lake County clerk's website and there isn't much information, but I DID find this information at the Cook County Clerk's website (https://www.cookcountyclerk.com/agency/vital-records😞

 

That was the information tonight (8:50 pm Central Time), but might be worth checking the page within the next few days for an update to see if you could obtain a marriage license ONLINE from Cook County?

 

Good luck!

 

 

Thank you so much for this information, this is a big help ☺️🙏 I will keep check the website everyday .

[Mike E 11,723]

The best bet seems like Cook County online marriage license. 
 

If you cannot get married in time, don’t panic.  
 

Plan B is to

 

* lie low until you do get married. Don’t leave the house. Leaving increased the the however improbable odds of being apprehended for being out of status. 
 

* file an I-130 / I-485 plus the EAD and AP. Once USCIS gets these applications your unattributed stay is forgiven because you are married to a USA citizen and filing on that basis. 

 

* Once you get the NOA1, you are free to Leave the home from an immigration risk perspective (carry copy with you at all times)  Of course the Covid-19 lock down might  still be happening.  
 

 

[G Walters 136]

Cheric

 

Direct message me if you decide to go this route and we can get something set up.

[TBoneTX 43,040]

1 hour ago, Mike E said:

* lie low until you do get married. Don’t leave the house. Leaving increased the the however improbable odds of being apprehended for being out of status

Not necessary when options exist to solve the problem.

1 hour ago, Mike E said:

* file an I-130 / I-485 plus the EAD and AP. Once USCIS gets these applications your unattributed stay is forgiven because you are married to a USA citizen and filing on that basis. 

Don't muddy the waters.  K-1 entrants must marry first, then file.  Period.

1 hour ago, Mike E said:

* Once you get the NOA1, […] carry copy with you at all times

This is the only valid advice in the quoted post.

[TBoneTX 43,040]

8 minutes ago, G Walters said:

Cheric

Direct message me if you decide to go this route and we can get something set up.

Cheric, you're fortunate to have such a generous member available to help you.  God bless VJ!

[Sad.wasi 32]

17 hours ago, usmsbow said:

WI has a stay-at-home order right now. I doubt the court houses are open to the public. 

Not all of em in small town like wi  rapids stevens point they are still open 

[HKS 169]

Have u asked USCIS? I would hope that the govt would be giving extended times on the marriages due to COVID 19. 

But I may be thinking too logical. 

[Mike E 11,723]

12 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Not necessary when options exist to solve the problem.
 

 

As I wrote, it is a plan B.  
 

I don’t think you’ve a clue about how the virus is escalating.  Having someone officiate the wedding might not be possible even after the license is obtained. 
 

Quote

Don't muddy the waters.  K-1 entrants must marry first, then file.  Period.

This is the only valid advice in the quoted post.

Everything I wrote is correct. 
 

Thanks for the insult. What a welcoming forum.  
 

Edited April 1, 2020 by Mike E

[Redheadguy03 505]

5 hours ago, Mike E said:

 

As I wrote, it is a plan B.  
 

I don’t think you’ve a clue about how the virus is escalating.  Having someone officiate the wedding might not be possible even after the license is obtained. 
 

Everything I wrote is correct. 
 

Thanks for the insult. What a welcoming forum.  
 

Tbone has been on this site for an extremely long time and has helped alot of us. Including myself, he knows what he's talking about. In reference to your post. You get married after the 90 days you submit an I-130. Filing for EAD and AP won't work. Your status is based upon the marriage and you need to get married first. 

 

Tbone wasn't being unwelcoming, we do not like misinformation on this site. It can lead to all kinds of confusion, so when it's noticed it is stopped very quickly. It can seem as if people are being harsh, but this is why it is that way on here. 

[Jake33 0]

Hi All! New to Visa Journey but have been following this thread. I'm in the same boat with my fiance's K1 90 days expiring April 30th to get married. We live in Indianapolis, Indiana (Marion County) and the clerk's office is closed; no more issuing marriage certificates for foreseeable future. Been e-mailing the clerk's office to see if they can issue via mail or do some emergency route; in limbo. Getting rather nervous now as it's the 30 days remaining and there's no good way forward. I saw the earlier posts that proposed a different course of of action should the 90 days might not be feasible. But I can't help thinking that hundreds of other people may be in the same boat. Might USCICS make an exception to policy in the coming weeks? 

 

Also, what are the acronyms in the other scenario posted if can't get married in 90 days - "file an I-130 / I-485 plus the EAD and AP. Once USCIS gets these applications your unattributed stay is forgiven because you are married to a USA citizen and filing on that basis." Just trying to be clear what these steps mean. Thank you all for your help! Looking forward to monitoring other conversations!

 

 

[NikLR 13,220]

1 hour ago, Jake33 said:

Hi All! New to Visa Journey but have been following this thread. I'm in the same boat with my fiance's K1 90 days expiring April 30th to get married. We live in Indianapolis, Indiana (Marion County) and the clerk's office is closed; no more issuing marriage certificates for foreseeable future. Been e-mailing the clerk's office to see if they can issue via mail or do some emergency route; in limbo. Getting rather nervous now as it's the 30 days remaining and there's no good way forward. I saw the earlier posts that proposed a different course of of action should the 90 days might not be feasible. But I can't help thinking that hundreds of other people may be in the same boat. Might USCICS make an exception to policy in the coming weeks? 

 

Also, what are the acronyms in the other scenario posted if can't get married in 90 days - "file an I-130 / I-485 plus the EAD and AP. Once USCIS gets these applications your unattributed stay is forgiven because you are married to a USA citizen and filing on that basis." Just trying to be clear what these steps mean. Thank you all for your help! Looking forward to monitoring other conversations!

 

 

1. check with nearby counties and states.  You may need to travel to get married. 
2. EAD = I-765 = Employment Authorization Document
3. AP = I-131 = Advance Parole

 

[geowrian 22,335]

Focus on getting married within the 90 days first. Worry about what happens if that is impossible later. There is a path available if it comes to that.

[TeamLA 7]

Hey 

I’m in Arizona and our 90 days end on 9th June so when all this COVID19 started kicking off I said to my fiancé we better get started with our marriage. Although it’s very early stages for us (3 weeks since I’ve arrived) we went and got our marriage license on Monday. These were done by appointment (only since March 23rd appointments were needed) Courts seem to be still open at this stage in Arizona. Although I am getting anxious about the actual marriage. So I’m keeping a close eye on the restrictions that are happening on a day to day basis. My fiancé has people that he knows that are ordained and that can do our marriage on a last minute basis. I know that this wasn’t in our plan, but I’m actually really really grateful that I’m finally here to be with my fiancé! Different options for you include; maybe travelling to a different state for a marriage license and ask around your fiancées friends and family if they know anyone who’s ordained. At this stage I’m thinking about having our marriage out my fiancé’s back garden with an officiate. Best of luck hun! I know these times are so unsure, but rest assured u will get sorted. Don’t lose faith, stay calm and the rest will follow xxx

[Cheric ❤️ 11]

Can anyone help me to find a courthouse that still open and issued marriage license please?  🥺

Edited April 2, 2020 by Cheric ❤️