Visiting the US using tourist visa after getting married

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Just a warning here:

You must never lie to CBP, DOS or USCIS when dealing with them for any immigration purposes. If you lie it's misrepresentation and will cause you problems in the future. If you lie about a Material fact (something that would affect a decision about letting you in or issuing any benefit to you) then it's Material Misrepresentation and is punished with a lifetime entry ban that is difficult to overcome.

So at POE if they ask the purpose of your visit and you don't tell them it's to visit your husband you might get away with it but if they find out it will cause your immigrant visa to be denied. If they have any reason to suspect you're married to a USC they will ask you leading questions in an attempt to set you up for getting caught in a lie.

If you attempt to visit just be prepared with lots of ties to return home. You might want to get the I-130 filed before coming and bring the NOA-1 with you as part of your proof of intent to return to the PH after your visit. For the I-130 all you need is a "Certified True Copy" of your marriage contract from the local Civil Registry. The NSO copy will be presented later in the process (NVC).

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Just a warning here:

You must never lie to CBP, DOS or USCIS when dealing with them for any immigration purposes. If you lie it's misrepresentation and will cause you problems in the future. If you lie about a Material fact (something that would affect a decision about letting you in or issuing any benefit to you) then it's Material Misrepresentation and is punished with a lifetime entry ban that is difficult to overcome.

So at POE if they ask the purpose of your visit and you don't tell them it's to visit your husband you might get away with it but if they find out it will cause your immigrant visa to be denied. If they have any reason to suspect you're married to a USC they will ask you leading questions in an attempt to set you up for getting caught in a lie.

If you attempt to visit just be prepared with lots of ties to return home. You might want to get the I-130 filed before coming and bring the NOA-1 with you as part of your proof of intent to return to the PH after your visit. For the I-130 all you need is a "Certified True Copy" of your marriage contract from the local Civil Registry. The NSO copy will be presented later in the process (NVC).

Thanks a lot for the advice! Answering truthfully is always the best way when dealing with immigration officers. We'll look into the process of filing for the I-130 prior to leaving. Thanks again!