Returning to Australia after marriage

[skiptex 225]

PS - Kangaroo meat is CHEAPER than beef these days...IGA supermarkets have a growing choice of 'cuts' ....:-)

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[VanessaTony 3,567]

Ooops.... one of those; definitely with "-2" at the end.....if married longer than 2 years for the 10-yr Greencard.

The "-2" has nothing to do with the length of marriage.

CR-1 is for marriage less than 2 years, IR-1 is more than 2 years and ends in a 10 year card. The "-2" refers to derivatives. The paperwork is the same just ends up with a different card (and they require more evidence for a longer marriage obviously)

A K1 is a fiance/e visa, a K2 is kids of fiance/e visa, CR-1 results in 2 year card, CR-2 is kids CR-1, IR-1 results in 10 year marriage, IR-2 is kids of IR-1 (more or less)

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Enjoy..... :-)

[S and R 8]

The "-2" has nothing to do with the length of marriage.

CR-1 is for marriage less than 2 years, IR-1 is more than 2 years and ends in a 10 year card. The "-2" refers to derivatives. The paperwork is the same just ends up with a different card (and they require more evidence for a longer marriage obviously)

A K1 is a fiance/e visa, a K2 is kids of fiance/e visa, CR-1 results in 2 year card, CR-2 is kids CR-1, IR-1 results in 10 year marriage, IR-2 is kids of IR-1 (more or less)

Thanks for clarifying.....my apologies to the OP.

[Boldaslove 0]

Omgsh, this made my day. Thanks for the advice.

Will we have to be paranoid about him coming on the VWF? Wouldn't he technically not have intentions to marry? He'll only be here 2-3 weeks. It does sound best and I feel so much more at peace knowing it's an option. Will we be able to leave the US married, with no worries about breaking the law?

I'm working to get sponsored for work as my company is affiliated with a company in AU. I figured a work sponsorship would be easier and cheaper. And that way I'd know I'd have work lined up. What do you think? It's over $2000 for a partner visa.

I've tried kangaroo, it was delicious.

[Lainie B 465]

It' absolutely not against the law to use the VWP to get married. The problem lies with using the VWP to enter the US with the intention of getting married and then staying and applying to adjust status. Since he won't be doing that, then you are fine.

He will need to bring evidence that he is returning to Australia (return ticket, proof of studies, lease, whatever else he has) in case he gets questioned when he enters the US. But as long a he answers any questions honestly he should be fine. I had a NZ friend who did the same. No problem whatsoever, and no law broken. He should not volunteer information at the POE unless he is asked directly.

I agree that an employer-sponsored visa in Australia may be easier/cheaper than a partner visa. However I would check on whether this give you eligibility to Medicare, or government-sponsored university places (if you want to study), etc. I don't know much about visas to Australia, but the government website is very helpful.

Good luck, and congratulations!

[Darnell 8,478]

Why hasn't anyone suggested DCF?

Cause it's only useful for BOTH of them to come back to the USA.

as is, now, she only wants to marry in usa. No Immigrant-related visa needed for that - he can come in via VWP, marry, then they both get back to Oz.

4 years later, when he's finished his schooling - they can look at the DCF option (if it's even available anymore)

but

for now? is not a good path for them

and I sense other folk see that.

and that's why, IMO, no one suggested DCF.

What are your thoughts?

[Lainie B 465]

Cause it's only useful for BOTH of them to come back to the USA.

as is, now, she only wants to marry in usa. No Immigrant-related visa needed for that - he can come in via VWP, marry, then they both get back to Oz.

4 years later, when he's finished his schooling - they can look at the DCF option (if it's even available anymore)

but

for now? is not a good path for them

and I sense other folk see that.

and that's why, IMO, no one suggested DCF.

What are your thoughts?e

Because DCF is not an option in Australia

[payxibka 10,045]

Because DCF is not an option in Australia

details, details, details. details are not important to darnell

[Darnell 8,478]

Thanks Pax!!! Kisses and Stuff!!

[Kajikit 65]

The K1 visa is for someone who wants to come to the US, get married, and STAY IN THE COUNTRY. If you have no intention whatsoever of staying, you don't need a visa at all at this point in time. He can fly in, marry you, and fly home again under a normal tourist visa (from Australia the VWP will cover things nicely). The only danger is if Immigration suspects that he might be trying to shortcircuit things and NOT LEAVE. You need a ton of proof that he's going home again, and if he really only has a two-week trip that shouldn't be a problem.

[Boldaslove 0]

We ran into a problem. My partner was denied the B2 visa a little over a year ago, basically due to insufficient funds. When he went to apply for the VWP yesterday, it asked if he'd been denied. After googling and scouring this website it seems applying for the VWP is super risky now. He could be denied which would put something else against his name and he could also be denied at entry which would be devastating because we're planning a wedding.

I would be so thankful for any advice or opinions.

Thank you,

Boldaslove

[Lainie B 465]

Apply for visitor visa again?

Was ESTA denied?

[Boldaslove 0]

Apply for the ESTA, which he's never applied for. The b2 visa was denied. When he was going through the online application it asked if he'd ever been denied a visa and that was scary. Then I read that it lowers your chances of being approved and even if you get one you could be denied at entry.

[Boldaslove 0]

Thanks for writing back Lainie. I was hoping to hear from you.