Get married in US before I-94 expires?

[d_luisa 0]

How much usually do consultation services cost? I just want to get an idea so I know what to expect.

My boyfriend is currently here on a Tourist Visa but his I-94 expires on Sept 30. We recently got engaged and I am wondering what would be our options and the best way for us to be together soon. Thanks!

Here are my options so far:

a) Let him go back to his country then just get married there early next year (Jan or Feb 2010). But only question is how long is the wait til he can come back to the USA.

b) OR Get married here in the US before his I-94 expires. Will he be able to wait here until the adjustment of status is approved or does he need to go back home first and wait there? How long does the AoS take and how soon can he visit his local country again so we can do the church wedding there?

thanks!

[babyvet18fe 1]

How much usually do consultation services cost? I just want to get an idea so I know what to expect.

My boyfriend is currently here on a Tourist Visa but his I-94 expires on Sept 30. We recently got engaged and I am wondering what would be our options and the best way for us to be together soon. Thanks!

Here are my options so far:

a) Let him go back to his country then just get married there early next year (Jan or Feb 2010). But only question is how long is the wait til he can come back to the USA.

b) OR Get married here in the US before his I-94 expires. Will he be able to wait here until the adjustment of status is approved or does he need to go back home first and wait there? How long does the AoS take and how soon can he visit his local country again so we can do the church wedding there?

thanks!

What country is he from? How long have you been together?

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Another option is---let him return home and then you can file K-1 (fiance) petition for him; the process, albeit longer, is much more-straightforward and less migraine-riddled.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

a) If you get married there - you would need to start the process for a CR-1 visa - looking at around 8-9 months or so.

b) If he is here legally - by all means - get married and file for the AOS - guide at the top.

He can stay here till he gets approved (or till he gets the AP) - which is usually given in 3 months or so, then he can travel prior to the GC being in hand.

[ValerieA 350]

What Bobby + Umit said . AOS takes 3-4 months from time of filing right now. He can't leave the US until he gets his AP or GC, though, or he is assumed to have abandoned his AOS application.

[pushbrk 13,043]

What Bobby + Umit said . AOS takes 3-4 months from time of filng right now. He can't leave the US until he gets his AP or GC, though, or he is assumed to have abandoned his AOS application.

I agree. If his life responsibilities allow him to stay until about three months after filing AOS, that's the best option. If he needs to leave, so be it. Use another option. Pick the one that matches YOUR priorities best.

Edited August 26, 2010 by pushbrk