Russian Boyfriend

[catseye2020 0]

I met a Russian man during one of my travel nurse contracts in Houston last August. He was a helmsman for a US shipping company, here with a maritime visa, I think. Every time he ported in Houston during the last year I would drive out to see him; my home town is in Austin. We have only spent a total of one month, in pieces, face to face. He has applied for his B2 visa and has his interview on August 3.

I have invited him to come for six weeks to San Francisco, where my current RN travel contract is, and drive back to Austin with me, during his stay. We talk almost every day, or email, and have for the last year. We want to make sure that we truly care for each other and remain content with each other for longer than our typical 1-3 day visits while he was at port.

If we decide that our feelings in fact are true, and not just lust, or fairytale, what would be the best plan of action for us to get married (assuming he proposes of course)? Should he go back to Russia and we start the process of a K1 visa or if we decide marriage is best should we marry and then he can go back and we file for a spousal visa?

He plans on going back, assuming his B2 visa is approved in the first place, to collect his things and tell his family and all, if we do decide to stay together. We are truly not trying to break any laws here.

Also, will we have problems because I am a travel contract nurse? I do have a permanent Texas residence, my parents house, where I pay rent, go back to often, and have my own area that they do not use while I am gone...

I know it is a few questions but I would love some help. Thanks in advance.

[BenjaminUKtoUSA 7]

It's probably best to apply for the k-1 visa first just to avoid any complications. At least then you have 90 days to "see if it's lust or love..." and you'll Be able to file the aos package whilst he's here. His k1 will grant him 90 days stay but whilst the aos is pending his overstay time is frozen I guess?