married and need help

[alexnshani 0]

i married a young lady from Israel back in September. She was here on a tourist visa. I want to start the process but dont know what to do first.

its unclear.... petition for this, send papers for that... what do i do????

I am an American citizen

She is here with me in US on tourist visa

we got married here in texas

what is my step by step move form by form if someone can help

Alex

[N M 96]

i married a young lady from Israel back in September. She was here on a tourist visa. I want to start the process but dont know what to do first.

its unclear.... petition for this, send papers for that... what do i do????

I am an American citizen

She is here with me in US on tourist visa

we got married here in texas

what is my step by step move form by form if someone can help

Alex

The following is taken from the Visa Journey guide -

If you are already married, and your spouse came to the US on a tourist visa with the intent of immigration and marriage, then he/she should return to his/her home abroad, and the I-130 (or along with an I-129f for a K-3 Visa) should be filed with the relative outside of the U.S. to avoid denial, deportation, or even being banned from re-entry to the US.

The above conditions are serious and can result in the separation of families for many years if not taken seriously.

When does her 3 month tourist visa expire? Ideally she should return to Israel before this happens. But if you were married in September and she's remained ever since, well she probbaly has already overstayed and this could cause problems.

I'd get a lawyer ASAP.

[Dakine 26]

i married a young lady from Israel back in September. She was here on a tourist visa. I want to start the process but dont know what to do first.

its unclear.... petition for this, send papers for that... what do i do????

I am an American citizen

She is here with me in US on tourist visa

we got married here in texas

what is my step by step move form by form if someone can help

Alex

There yiou go!

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide2

[Rosie and David 1]

I was just going to write SEE A ATTORNEY in you case .. it is best and the easiest way.

You can get a Legal Eagle on the cheap through Social Services in your area the Mexican here do it all

the time.

Rosie and David

[rsn 135]

i married a young lady from Israel back in September. She was here on a tourist visa. I want to start the process but dont know what to do first.

its unclear.... petition for this, send papers for that... what do i do????

I am an American citizen

She is here with me in US on tourist visa

we got married here in texas

what is my step by step move form by form if someone can help

Alex

The following is taken from the Visa Journey guide -

If you are already married, and your spouse came to the US on a tourist visa with the intent of immigration and marriage, then he/she should return to his/her home abroad, and the I-130 (or along with an I-129f for a K-3 Visa) should be filed with the relative outside of the U.S. to avoid denial, deportation, or even being banned from re-entry to the US.

The above conditions are serious and can result in the separation of families for many years if not taken seriously.

When does her 3 month tourist visa expire? Ideally she should return to Israel before this happens. But if you were married in September and she's remained ever since, well she probbaly has already overstayed and this could cause problems.

I'd get a lawyer ASAP.

Why are you assuming this is a 3 month visa? Most tourist visas are 6 months.

[Inky 1,111]

Just want to note if you adjust from tourist visa and she is denied there is no appeal and she may be put in removal procedings (deportation). Not to scare you but it is a posibility.

[rsn 135]

i married a young lady from Israel back in September. She was here on a tourist visa. I want to start the process but dont know what to do first.

its unclear.... petition for this, send papers for that... what do i do????

I am an American citizen

She is here with me in US on tourist visa

we got married here in texas

what is my step by step move form by form if someone can help

Alex

If your wife did not intend to stay in the U.S. and adjust status when she entered on her tourist visa, then, as Dakine stated, you can and should file for adjustment of status. Follow the guides.

Moving from AOS from Family Based Visas to AOS from Work, Student, Tourist Visas.

[N M 96]

i married a young lady from Israel back in September. She was here on a tourist visa. I want to start the process but dont know what to do first.

its unclear.... petition for this, send papers for that... what do i do????

I am an American citizen

She is here with me in US on tourist visa

we got married here in texas

what is my step by step move form by form if someone can help

Alex

The following is taken from the Visa Journey guide -

If you are already married, and your spouse came to the US on a tourist visa with the intent of immigration and marriage, then he/she should return to his/her home abroad, and the I-130 (or along with an I-129f for a K-3 Visa) should be filed with the relative outside of the U.S. to avoid denial, deportation, or even being banned from re-entry to the US.

The above conditions are serious and can result in the separation of families for many years if not taken seriously.

When does her 3 month tourist visa expire? Ideally she should return to Israel before this happens. But if you were married in September and she's remained ever since, well she probbaly has already overstayed and this could cause problems.

I'd get a lawyer ASAP.

Why are you assuming this is a 3 month visa? Most tourist visas are 6 months.

Apologies - I thought I read in the OP that she was on a 3 month visa. Clearly I was mistaken on that.

[PeruvyandGringa 25]

To avoid complication, if she has not overstayed her tourist visa, she should go home before she does, and you file a spousal visa. If she has already overstayed, or you do not intend for her to go home in the interim, get a lawyer!

[rsn 135]

To avoid complication, if she has not overstayed her tourist visa, she should go home before she does, and you file a spousal visa. If she has already overstayed, or you do not intend for her to go home in the interim, get a lawyer!

What complications and why is a lawyer needed? People adjust status while in the U.S. after arriving on a tourist visa all the time. As long as there is no misrepresentation on the tourist visa app or at the POE there should be no need to worry about adjusting while in the U.S.

[N M 96]

To avoid complication, if she has not overstayed her tourist visa, she should go home before she does, and you file a spousal visa. If she has already overstayed, or you do not intend for her to go home in the interim, get a lawyer!

What complications and why is a lawyer needed? People adjust status while in the U.S. after arriving on a tourist visa all the time. As long as there is no misrepresentation on the tourist visa app or at the POE there should be no need to worry about adjusting while in the U.S.

We need more info from the original poster. Were they in a relationship before she came over? If so, did they decide to marry before she came over?

Yes, people do adjust their status from tourist visas, but it can be a very tough process - and if there is a hint that this whole thing was pre-planned and they just didn't bother with the K1 process, then the consequences could be severe. I think that's why people are suggesting talking to a lawyer.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

If you met this girl for the first time while she was in Texas on a tourist visa, then married her while totally in love, she does not have to return to Israel. If that's the case, you would file for Adjustment of Status (from visitor to lawful permanent resident) while she's here with you. Even if she overstayed her B2 visa now, it would not have adverse effect on your AOS petition for her.

What's not allowed is to enter the US on a tourist visa with the intention to get married and then stay and adjust status from within the United States. Since only you know the details of your relationship history, you are the only one who can determine what applies in your case.

If you feel you are not good with reading instructions and filling out forms, you may need the help of an immigration attorney. Most people here feel that that money could be saved by putting a bit effort into the process and doing it themselves.