Already have a B1/B2 visa and SSN, what else do we need before marriage?

[BeckyD 0]

My fiance is from Peru and already has a B1/B2 visa and a SSN that was issued to him previously after he completed a master's degree here in the states. What else do we need before marriage? After we get married, what papers will we need to file? How long should it take before he can work?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Your not suppose to use a visitors visa to enter the US to marry and then attempt to AOS...

He can enter - visting, marry you, then go home, then you can file for a CR-1 visa.

[Anh map 2,098]

According to the rules: After you marry (in the US I am assuming) your fiance would return to his native country and you would petition for a CR1 visa for him. You could certainly even submit the petition during his visit to the US.

Do some reading here on VJ and you will find many people that have decided to marry while their boy/girlfriend is visiting and then adjust status. Your scenario is different as you are stating that the intent is to immigrate.

Entering the US with immigrant intent on a non-immigrant visa is fraud. There are some stiff potential penalties such as multi year bans on entry. Educate yourselves before beginning the process so that you are prepared for all eventualities.

[BeckyD 0]

According to the rules: After you marry (in the US I am assuming) your fiance would return to his native country and you would petition for a CR1 visa for him. You could certainly even submit the petition during his visit to the US.

Do some reading here on VJ and you will find many people that have decided to marry while their boy/girlfriend is visiting and then adjust status. Your scenario is different as you are stating that the intent is to immigrate.

Entering the US with immigrant intent on a non-immigrant visa is fraud. There are some stiff potential penalties such as multi year bans on entry. Educate yourselves before beginning the process so that you are prepared for all eventualities.

So, would it be smarter to just apply for the K1 visa (what's a K2 visa?) instead and wait for that??

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Yes, it would be smarter to apply for a K-1 visa and wait for that.

[I'm Gone 60]

Hold on a second here. The other day a guy asked what he should do since his now wife came in as a K-1, but they didn't get married within 90 days and he was told to have her stay and file the I-130. So I would assume if you are here and your status has not expired you could do the same thing.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Hold on a second here. The other day a guy asked what he should do since his now wife came in as a K-1, but they didn't get married within 90 days and he was told to have her stay and file the I-130. So I would assume if you are here and your status has not expired you could do the same thing.

tru dat.

Is your girlfriend in the US?

[BeckyD 0]

It's my boyfriend. He is not in the US, and he only has a tourist visa. If we do file for a K1 visa, is he allowed to come here and visit (without us getting married) while we're waiting on the approval for hte K1 visa??

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Hold on a second here. The other day a guy asked what he should do since his now wife came in as a K-1, but they didn't get married within 90 days and he was told to have her stay and file the I-130. So I would assume if you are here and your status has not expired you could do the same thing.

Agreed. If your here already and you haven't been planning this since before your last entry your good to go.

Woops slow on the post.

He can try and visit. There is a chance he will be turned away so he needs proof of ties to his home country when he visits.

Edited July 18, 2009 by lancer1655

[MissStacey 1]

According to the rules: After you marry (in the US I am assuming) your fiance would return to his native country and you would petition for a CR1 visa for him. You could certainly even submit the petition during his visit to the US.

Do some reading here on VJ and you will find many people that have decided to marry while their boy/girlfriend is visiting and then adjust status. Your scenario is different as you are stating that the intent is to immigrate.

Entering the US with immigrant intent on a non-immigrant visa is fraud. There are some stiff potential penalties such as multi year bans on entry. Educate yourselves before beginning the process so that you are prepared for all eventualities.

So, would it be smarter to just apply for the K1 visa (what's a K2 visa?) instead and wait for that??

K2 Visa is for a child of the K1.

[BeckyD 0]

Woops slow on the post.

He can try and visit. There is a chance he will be turned away so he needs proof of ties to his home country when he visits.

What kind of documents could he show for that?

[MissStacey 1]

Rent/mortgage payment statements, bill statements, bank records, letter from employer, paystubs etc. Things that prove he resides there and has reasons to return.

Edited July 18, 2009 by MissStacey

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Rent/mortgage payment statements, bill statements, bank records, letter from employer, paystubs etc. Things that prove he resides there and has reasons to return.

add return ticket info to that list.

(that is what they asked for with Umit when she visited me during our K-1)

[Jauque 1]

Wow, you really banged out that I-129f package fast. I'm a little concerned, how did you get his signed g-325a and letter of intent so quickly. I'm nervous for you .

Edit : And did you really send it to the Texas Service Center?

Edited July 20, 2009 by Jauque