I am told getting married in the usa on ESTA is illegal (even if I intend to go back home)?

[Paul Hanaki 68]

Just now, Boiler said:

And?

Trying to say that adjusting under ESTA and another type of VISA are the same is completely wrong. ICE can come pick you up and deport you under ESTA even if you filed a 485, they can't do that under the other VISA's. 

[Boiler 43,451]

Just now, Paul Hanaki said:

Trying to say that adjusting under ESTA and another type of VISA are the same is completely wrong. ICE can come pick you up and deport you under ESTA even if you filed a 485, they can't do that under the other VISA's. 

You can get Deported if you entered under a B.

[Paul Hanaki 68]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

I don't.

Hence most people and not all people, RIF

Just now, Boiler said:

You can get Deported if you entered under a B.

Not if you have filed a 485. They have to wait for that to be adjudicated. 

[SalishSea 16,776]

54 minutes ago, DDB said:

I am not speaking of being illegal, but there are risk if you are marrying a us citizen that you plan to later file with... it may not be an issue but people need to be mindful that it could be questioned later in the process. In my case it was not. Also it is not something to announce to the immigration officer travelling in because they can suspect and not land you. Please refer to this article.

https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/can-you-get-married-visitor-visa.html#:~:text=If You Want to Simply,is a risk-free strategy.

 

Also not smart to lie to immigration.  Ever.

[DDB 0]

24 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Also not smart to lie to immigration.  Ever.

Which is very true... hence why i said be mindful... i am not suggesting that a person lie but i am letting them be aware of the possibilities...

[DDB 0]

28 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Also not smart to lie to immigration.  Ever.

So as advised the safest way is  K1 visa, or face the possibility. We must remember here that because some people got through a process seamlessly doing certain things does not guarantee others the same and i just wanted the person to know of all possibilities and that they do whatever at their own risk...i didnt have a planned wedding, i married my husband in a courthouse with his parents as witnesses in a dress i bought 2 days before the wedding. I didnt have to lie to anyone on entry because o was on a 4 week vacation... but this poster seems to have a wedding planned. She should walk with proof of returning home if she plans to announce that her sole purpose of visiting is to get married to her us partner. All officers are not the same and they make the decision.

[DDB 0]

On 5/18/2021 at 3:36 AM, pushbrk said:

People often give lazy answers that do not follow the full context.  The issue can come when marrying with the intent to stay and adjust status, rather than leave and pursue a spouse visa.  Often people think the way they did it is the only way, or they were also misinformed about their options.  Your actual intentions are what make the difference here.

All that said, I would give a generic but truthful answer when asked the purpose of your visit.  Avoid, saying that you are coming for your wedding.  It's also true you'll be visiting friends, doing tourist things, etc.  No sense risking an ignorant officer that makes the wrong assumption about your intentions.

Been trying to make this point. People need to be mindful of all possibilities and not told it is cut and dry ok because others have been sucessful. My question is always about those who were not and had good intent.

[B@C 76]

we get married on my tourist visa. i am pretty sure it is legal.then we filed I130 for CR1 visa.

now i went back to my country waiting for the visa processing.

I think the point is not "you can't get married in the US",the point is "DON'T Stay in the US to adjust status".

[mveruovic 26]

On 5/17/2021 at 3:32 PM, Tereza said:

Thank you. And yes, Im in the Czech republic and the EU/UK travel ban is still on. I am still a little hopeful that itll get lifted before I go as the Mexico trip will be quite expensive for me (I just finished school ... ), but I expect to have to go there in the end.

Go to Serbia for 14 days, so much cheaper and closer than Mexico. And you have direct flight to JFK.

[Sartre 123]

8 hours ago, Boiler said:

The only 90 Day visa I can think of is a K1.

 

Best to matty and file to adjust before the 90 days is up.

What do you mean "The only 90 day visa I can think of is a K1"?  A tourist visa usually is 90 days.

[Boiler 43,451]

1 hour ago, Sartre said:

What do you mean "The only 90 day visa I can think of is a K1"?  A tourist visa usually is 90 days.

6 Months, you can be admitted for less but pretty unusual.

[SalishSea 16,776]

6 hours ago, Sartre said:

What do you mean "The only 90 day visa I can think of is a K1"?  A tourist visa usually is 90 days.

You are probably thinking of the ESTA/VWP vs a tourist visa.  Most B visa holders are admitted for six months.

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