K-1 or K-3, which would be best?

[brykit 0]

I am enganged to Maria and would like to know which would be the best choice for her to join me in the U.S. I have been compiling the information for the I-129F application for the Fiancee visa but have not completed and mailed it yet. She lives in Mexico would like to obtain a visitors visa and visit me in the U.S. and marry me while she is visiting with the visitors visa. I don't think it would be difficult for her to obtain her visitors visa because she has had success in the past. I am worried that this might be deciteful and could hinder the process in the future. Can anyone with a similar experience share with me?

Bryan

[Izoom 0]

Well I can tell you that if you marry while in the U.S. on a visitor's visa, that pretty much rules out ANY thought of using K-1 visa method.

Edited May 15, 2008 by jzoom6

[sydkym 0]

I am enganged to Maria and would like to know which would be the best choice for her to join me in the U.S. I have been compiling the information for the I-129F application for the Fiancee visa but have not completed and mailed it yet. She lives in Mexico would like to obtain a visitors visa and visit me in the U.S. and marry me while she is visiting with the visitors visa. I don't think it would be difficult for her to obtain her visitors visa because she has had success in the past. I am worried that this might be deciteful and could hinder the process in the future. Can anyone with a similar experience share with me?

Bryan

If you want to live together in the US, then I suggest you follow the rules. They are really starting to crack down on illegal immigrants now, and who knows what may happens if you go against the rules. Honesty is the best policy!

[pushbrk 12,898]

I am enganged to Maria and would like to know which would be the best choice for her to join me in the U.S. I have been compiling the information for the I-129F application for the Fiancee visa but have not completed and mailed it yet. She lives in Mexico would like to obtain a visitors visa and visit me in the U.S. and marry me while she is visiting with the visitors visa. I don't think it would be difficult for her to obtain her visitors visa because she has had success in the past. I am worried that this might be deciteful and could hinder the process in the future. Can anyone with a similar experience share with me?

Bryan

Both processes are viable. Obviously one is for a fiance and the other for a spouse. There's nothing wrong with her coming here on a visitor visa and marrying you but if she does, she must not overstay the time allowed on her I-94. She'll interview for the visa in Cuidad Juarez.

Check out the Guides here for the details of each process.

[william_wallace 8]

I am enganged to Maria and would like to know which would be the best choice for her to join me in the U.S. I have been compiling the information for the I-129F application for the Fiancee visa but have not completed and mailed it yet. She lives in Mexico would like to obtain a visitors visa and visit me in the U.S. and marry me while she is visiting with the visitors visa. I don't think it would be difficult for her to obtain her visitors visa because she has had success in the past. I am worried that this might be deciteful and could hinder the process in the future. Can anyone with a similar experience share with me?

Bryan

Piece of advice. If the immigration authoritys find out she enters the US on a vistors visa with the intention to marry and imigrate, she will be looking at a lengthy ban.

If you have both met, i would advise you to go the K1 route. Its the safest and best option in my opinion.

Good luck.

Edited May 15, 2008 by william_wallace

[pushbrk 12,898]

I am enganged to Maria and would like to know which would be the best choice for her to join me in the U.S. I have been compiling the information for the I-129F application for the Fiancee visa but have not completed and mailed it yet. She lives in Mexico would like to obtain a visitors visa and visit me in the U.S. and marry me while she is visiting with the visitors visa. I don't think it would be difficult for her to obtain her visitors visa because she has had success in the past. I am worried that this might be deciteful and could hinder the process in the future. Can anyone with a similar experience share with me?

Bryan

Piece of advice. If the immigration authoritys find out she enters the US on a vistors visa with the intention to marry and imigrate, she will be looking at a lengthy ban.

If you have both met, i would advise you to go the K1 route. Its the safest and best option in my opinion.

Good luck.

Ugg! This is not correct. Marrying on a visitor visa is perfectly fine. Sticking around afterwards and filing to adjust status to permanent resident after using a visitor visa to circumvent immigration law is what can incur a ban. Going home in time and re-entering with a spouse visa (K3 or CR1) is perfectly acceptable.

[william_wallace 8]

I am enganged to Maria and would like to know which would be the best choice for her to join me in the U.S. I have been compiling the information for the I-129F application for the Fiancee visa but have not completed and mailed it yet. She lives in Mexico would like to obtain a visitors visa and visit me in the U.S. and marry me while she is visiting with the visitors visa. I don't think it would be difficult for her to obtain her visitors visa because she has had success in the past. I am worried that this might be deciteful and could hinder the process in the future. Can anyone with a similar experience share with me?

Bryan

Piece of advice. If the immigration authoritys find out she enters the US on a vistors visa with the intention to marry and imigrate, she will be looking at a lengthy ban.

If you have both met, i would advise you to go the K1 route. Its the safest and best option in my opinion.

Good luck.

Ugg! This is not correct. Marrying on a visitor visa is perfectly fine. Sticking around afterwards and filing to adjust status to permanent resident after using a visitor visa to circumvent immigration law is what can incur a ban. Going home in time and re-entering with a spouse visa (K3 or CR1) is perfectly acceptable.

Thats why i stating entering with imigrant intent. I do know theres nothing wrong in marrying then leaving.

[Jack and Barbara 0]

I am enganged to Maria and would like to know which would be the best choice for her to join me in the U.S. I have been compiling the information for the I-129F application for the Fiancee visa but have not completed and mailed it yet. She lives in Mexico would like to obtain a visitors visa and visit me in the U.S. and marry me while she is visiting with the visitors visa. I don't think it would be difficult for her to obtain her visitors visa because she has had success in the past. I am worried that this might be deciteful and could hinder the process in the future. Can anyone with a similar experience share with me?

Bryan

Both processes are viable. Obviously one is for a fiance and the other for a spouse. There's nothing wrong with her coming here on a visitor visa and marrying you but if she does, she must not overstay the time allowed on her I-94. She'll interview for the visa in Cuidad Juarez.

Check out the Guides here for the details of each process.

Regardless of whether or not USCIS finds out about your SO's intent to go from visitor to spouse visa, it still is fraud. I suggest using K1 visa OR marry her in Mexico and apply for K3.

Edited May 15, 2008 by Jack and Barbara

[pushbrk 12,898]

I am enganged to Maria and would like to know which would be the best choice for her to join me in the U.S. I have been compiling the information for the I-129F application for the Fiancee visa but have not completed and mailed it yet. She lives in Mexico would like to obtain a visitors visa and visit me in the U.S. and marry me while she is visiting with the visitors visa. I don't think it would be difficult for her to obtain her visitors visa because she has had success in the past. I am worried that this might be deciteful and could hinder the process in the future. Can anyone with a similar experience share with me?

Bryan

Both processes are viable. Obviously one is for a fiance and the other for a spouse. There's nothing wrong with her coming here on a visitor visa and marrying you but if she does, she must not overstay the time allowed on her I-94. She'll interview for the visa in Cuidad Juarez.

Check out the Guides here for the details of each process.

Regardless of whether or not USCIS finds out about your SO's intent to go from visitor to spouse visa, it still is fraud. I suggest using K1 visa OR marry her in Mexico and apply for K3.

The way one "goes from visitor visa to spouse visa" is to file a petition for a spouse visa and complete that process as prescribed. When and where the marriage takes place has no bearing as long as all laws are observed. There's no law against getting married in the US, after entering on a visitor visa.

"Going from visitor visa to spouse visa" is perfectly legal.

Intentionally using a visitor visa to marry, then stay and adjust status in order to circumvent the law is where the problem occurs. We must clear this up a couple times every month.

[pushbrk 12,898]

I am enganged to Maria and would like to know which would be the best choice for her to join me in the U.S. I have been compiling the information for the I-129F application for the Fiancee visa but have not completed and mailed it yet. She lives in Mexico would like to obtain a visitors visa and visit me in the U.S. and marry me while she is visiting with the visitors visa. I don't think it would be difficult for her to obtain her visitors visa because she has had success in the past. I am worried that this might be deciteful and could hinder the process in the future. Can anyone with a similar experience share with me?

Bryan

Piece of advice. If the immigration authoritys find out she enters the US on a vistors visa with the intention to marry and imigrate, she will be looking at a lengthy ban.

If you have both met, i would advise you to go the K1 route. Its the safest and best option in my opinion.

Good luck.

Ugg! This is not correct. Marrying on a visitor visa is perfectly fine. Sticking around afterwards and filing to adjust status to permanent resident after using a visitor visa to circumvent immigration law is what can incur a ban. Going home in time and re-entering with a spouse visa (K3 or CR1) is perfectly acceptable.

Thats why i stating entering with imigrant intent. I do know theres nothing wrong in marrying then leaving.

Nothing wrong with immigrant intent if she intends to immigrate legally, which would require returning.

I guess you meant the kind of immigrant intent where she doesn't go home and immigrate legaly.

[william_wallace 8]

I am enganged to Maria and would like to know which would be the best choice for her to join me in the U.S. I have been compiling the information for the I-129F application for the Fiancee visa but have not completed and mailed it yet. She lives in Mexico would like to obtain a visitors visa and visit me in the U.S. and marry me while she is visiting with the visitors visa. I don't think it would be difficult for her to obtain her visitors visa because she has had success in the past. I am worried that this might be deciteful and could hinder the process in the future. Can anyone with a similar experience share with me?

Bryan

Piece of advice. If the immigration authoritys find out she enters the US on a vistors visa with the intention to marry and imigrate, she will be looking at a lengthy ban.

If you have both met, i would advise you to go the K1 route. Its the safest and best option in my opinion.

Good luck.

Ugg! This is not correct. Marrying on a visitor visa is perfectly fine. Sticking around afterwards and filing to adjust status to permanent resident after using a visitor visa to circumvent immigration law is what can incur a ban. Going home in time and re-entering with a spouse visa (K3 or CR1) is perfectly acceptable.

Thats why i stating entering with imigrant intent. I do know theres nothing wrong in marrying then leaving.

Nothing wrong with immigrant intent if she intends to immigrate legally, which would require returning.

I guess you meant the kind of immigrant intent where she doesn't go home and immigrate legaly.

Correct