Applied K-1 then got married outside the US

[Lisa and Ian 7]

The same grey area under which a U.S. citizen can have dual nationality ..

Only requirement I can find is that you must use your U.S. passport to enter/exit the U.S. The gov't apparently does not concern itself with how other countries view your status.

I'm sure the US embassy (DOS) in the country she interviews at would be able to easily research her marital status. Don't you?

When she answers questions relating to when she'll get married, she'll be lying through them all.

Not a good idea.

[Darnell 8,478]

Hey Sam - you there? any news? wassup ?

[YuAndDan 153]

Will USCIS/NVC/US Consulate actually check for overseas marriage status? I was under the assumption that their primary interest is blocking fake marriages or the bringing of multiple K-1 fiance/es into the U.S.

We are also having a ceremony overseas and we've been debating whether to get registered there. Her mother wants us to, but I am against it because of some dual-citizenship issues for me.

CAN YOU SPELL MISREPRESENTATION! If you get married but use a K-1 visa and

LIE and say not married and if it ever comes to light, you LIED to get a visa and can result in denial of visa, revokation of a green-card, even revocation of US Citizenship if it went that far and then gor discovered.

Case In Point: Selinsgrove couple faces deportation

[Sam he Amy 0]

Surprised to see so many replies. Thanks everybody for their input.

Well the ceremony (unofficial) may still be held since it may only be at a restaurant with family. I don't think that would interfere with anything. But I will take everyone's advice and not do the official marriage through the government. Basically, the only reason why I want to do it is for the extra vacation days from work so I can get some sun on the Thailand beaches. But that doesn't seem to be worth the hassle and possible trouble for the future.

Now will just sit and wait for the K-1 application approval.

[Darnell 8,478]

Sam? you qualify to file DCF'd I-130 if you marry in China - why not pursue THAT, instead?

Edited March 4, 2010 by Darnell