K3 Vs DCF in China

[alisa 0]

Dear all,

I have a complicated situation. I was just going to file paperwork for my fiance when I found out that I would have to go to China for a work project for 9-12 months. I don't know the exact dates yet, but...

Would you recommend still filing for a fiance visa?

Or is it better to go to China, have my fiance (who is a Russian citizen) come there, get married in China and file for a K3 visa?

Or is DCF available in China? And even if it is, would it be allowed for us if we both are not citizens of China? I will probably qualify for residency but I don't think my spouse will.

Thank you all for any advice!

[pushbrk 13,044]

Dear all,

I have a complicated situation. I was just going to file paperwork for my fiance when I found out that I would have to go to China for a work project for 9-12 months. I don't know the exact dates yet, but...

Would you recommend still filing for a fiance visa?

Or is it better to go to China, have my fiance (who is a Russian citizen) come there, get married in China and file for a K3 visa?

Or is DCF available in China? And even if it is, would it be allowed for us if we both are not citizens of China? I will probably qualify for residency but I don't think my spouse will.

Thank you all for any advice!

There are multiple issues. First, two foreigners cannot marry each other in China. One party must be a Chinese citizen. If you marry elsewhere, she still needs to deal with how she gets permission to stay in China. On top of that, you must be a resident of China six months before filing DCF. Sounds like a lot to overcome but a K1 won't do you much good now, since it's for marriage in the US followed by adjustment of status to permanent resident. To accomplish that, you must actually reside together in the USA.

[alisa 0]

Thank you!

Yes, it's very complicated.

Can't two foreigners get married in China? I just read yesterday about it, that a Chinese citizen needs to bring this and that, but if both are foriegners, then... So, probably they can, but DCF is another story.

[pushbrk 13,044]

Thank you!

Yes, it's very complicated.

Can't two foreigners get married in China? I just read yesterday about it, that a Chinese citizen needs to bring this and that, but if both are foriegners, then... So, probably they can, but DCF is another story.

If you can find a way to get married in China, go for it.