twohearts

thank you so much, your post was a great help. One last question though, do we need to have a place of residency already set up in the U.S.A before we apply?

Hi and welcome to VJ. You are going to want to check the guides out first off. You will probably need to file for a CR1, to bring a spouse over. But look at the guides, they will help you a lot.

-Blu-

Hi there, thank you so much for your reply, I reside in Ireland so it looks like I will have to file for the DCF, the only problem is it says I must be permanently resident abroad for six months prior to applying for the I-130, what does ''permament'' imply exactly? Because at the moment I reside in Ireland and have been issued a certificate of registration by the police here after getting married, but have to renew it once a year.

Thanks again for your help.

This past November my husband, who is Irish, and I were married in Ireland. We are currently living in Ireland. I am a U.S. citizen and was wondering what steps do we take in order for us to move to the States? Does he need a greencard or a special visa?

Thanks! Any help on this subject would be most appreciated.

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Wow!

Thanks everyone for their very helpful answers to my questions...

Just one more..

for the G-325A, is it ok to type it out on a typewriter or do would the USCIS rather have it in our own handwriting?

Thank you soooo much Sir Jon, Wis-can and blue 123 for your warm welcome for me to VJ and super speedy and really helpful replies!!

I am really glad I can go with my fiance to the interview and knowing more about the cost and all things involved certainly brings the stress level down!

Thanks again!!!

also, I forgot to include this question as well:

My fiance is currently unemployed. Will this effect him getting a fiance visa? I assume that if he gets work soon that will look better on the application, but what if he is unable to find any work?

Thanks!!!

Hello all,

This is a really great forum, thanking everyone in advance for their advice and support!

So my fiance and I are wondering about a couple things...

1. how much is the whole process going to cost us?

I know that the I-129 form filing fee is $455.00. But how much will my fiance have to pay for his medical exam, how much will he have to pay at the time of interview, and also how much for any other forms?

2. Also can I go with my fiance to his interview? I would like to be there if at all possible...

and we don't have any photos of the two of us together. 3. Will not having photos of the two of us together jeopordize our I-129F form approval?

4. how many little passport photos will each of us need to get made for the entire process?

And one last question...for now...LOL... 5. What happens if my immediate family (my parents) are not in 100% support of our planned marriage? Will that be a problem for my fiance and I in terms of getting K-1 approval?

Again thank you so much!!! I hope and pray that everyone on this forum will have a quick and painless fiance visa process!

Sincerely,

Two Hearts

Is there anyway to bypass some of these immigration hoops and get married here in New Jersey ASAP?

Yes and no. Not without being "sneaky" and taking a chance of being denied and being banned for life.

Hi and thank you for responding to the post!

We definitely do NOT want to do anything illegal or sneaky.

We've actually been warned against using a lawyer to assist us in the process of getting married for the very reason that they often suggest doing something illegal to get married. Nooooo!

However, you did say in your response that within the law there may be some ways to save time and get married faster in the states. If you have the time I would love to hear what your experience and or knowledge has been!

Thank you and God Bless!

Two Hearts

Twohearts

He can come on the VWP and you can get married...today, tomorrow, whenever. He does not need a visa to get married. But he DOES need a visa to get married and adjust status. It is illegal to enter the USA on the VWP with the intent to get married AND adjust status. If you go the K-1 route, you cannot get married until after the visa is issued and then he has to stay in the US while adjusting status. He could come now, or anytime you choose, and you can get married and then he can return to Ireland while you file for a CR-1 or K-3. He could even stay as a visitor for some of this time. During this time he would probably be able to visit on the VWP as long as he could show ties to return to Ireland. (job, etc.)

Thanks so much for your quick and helpful reply!

I just have another question.... do you know how long it takes (the average time, as I am sure it varies case by case) to file and get approved for the K-1 versus the CR-1 or K-3?

Again any of your help would be so very much appreciated...

-Two Hearts

Hello Visa Journey community,

My fiance and I are currently debating whether or not to apply for the K-1 Fiance Visa. He is from Ireland and I am from New Jersey and want to be married in a civil ceremony as easily and quickly as possible.

Is it possible for us to get married by the state of New Jersey, in a Justice of the Peace ceremony without the Fiance visa? For instance if he came over to the states through the Visa Waiver program and was allowed to stay for 90 days, could we get married by the JOP during that time?

The reason why I ask is because we would very much like our wedding in the Church to take place on May 13, 2010 and I am a bit worried that that may not be able to happen if we go the route of applying for a fiance visa. I have seen that it has taken couples anywhere from 6 months to a year to get their fiance visas. Is there anyway to bypass some of these immigration hoops and get married here in New Jersey ASAP?

In addition if we were to go ahead with filing the I-129F petition for a fiance visa is the following a thorough and sufficient amount of evidence to prove that we intend to be married.

-copy of my birth certificate -front and back

-a letter from the priest in our local parish affirming that my fiance and I have met and are currently in the process of being married in the Church

-a copy of the plane ticket from Ireland to NYC to prove we have met

-a signed statement from each of us that we intend to marry each other with 90 days of his admission to the states

-completed and signed G-325 A forms for both myself and my fiance (his signature of course)

-a color passport style photograph of each of of us, with our names on the back

Is there anything that we are missing or should omit? Any help on this would be very much appreciated!!!

God Bless,

Twohearts