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Narikta   7

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Hi Everyone,

My hubby to be and I are planning to get married in his home town, but we will be living near his university, which is in a different US state on the opposite coast. A couple of people I know here in AUS, who are also going through the K1 process, believe this may not be allowed under the conditions of the K1. I can't find anything to suggest this, but does anyone know if you are/aren't allowed to get married in a different state to the one you will be living in? Is this going to cause any problems?

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Met in Australia: January 2011
Engaged in USA on visit: 22nd September 2011
K1 Visa received: 1st June 2012
Entered US: 19th June 2012
Married: 30th June 2012

AP Document received: 3rd November 2012
EAD Card received: 27th November 2012
Conditional Green Card received: 26th July 2013

ROC approved: 3rd May 2016
Permanent Green Card received: 13th May 2016

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ThaitoUSA   15

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No problem about marrying in a different state. Just be sure to check that state's requirements for a marriage license. e.g. whether you need a Social Security number first, or blood tests, etc.

We reside in Maryland, but were married in the Virgin Islands (not even a state!} with no problems at all.

All the best

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Gosia & Tito   199

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Hi Everyone,

My hubby to be and I are planning to get married in his home town, but we will be living near his university, which is in a different US state on the opposite coast. A couple of people I know here in AUS, who are also going through the K1 process, believe this may not be allowed under the conditions of the K1. I can't find anything to suggest this, but does anyone know if you are/aren't allowed to get married in a different state to the one you will be living in? Is this going to cause any problems?

K

You can marry anywhere you wish and live anywhere you wish. Only need to comply with marriage requirements of the state you wish to marry. Marriage is recognized throughout US.

We married in Colorado, we reside in Texas

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VanessaTony Grand Master

VanessaTony   3,567

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As the others have said doesn't matter one iota where you marry versus where you live as long as you follow the requirements of your state. For instance some states require you to wait a certain time between your divorce and re-marriage (not that that's an issue for you :P). Also make sure you know how to fill in the licence/marriage certificate to change your last name (if you want to). Some states have different requirements so you want to make sure you do it right :D

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
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Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
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X Factor Grand Master

X Factor   1,112

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As the other poster say - you can be married in any state

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Leatherneck   693

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As the other poster say - you can be married in any state

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Narikta   7

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Thank you all :)

Met in Australia: January 2011
Engaged in USA on visit: 22nd September 2011
K1 Visa received: 1st June 2012
Entered US: 19th June 2012
Married: 30th June 2012

AP Document received: 3rd November 2012
EAD Card received: 27th November 2012
Conditional Green Card received: 26th July 2013

ROC approved: 3rd May 2016
Permanent Green Card received: 13th May 2016

 
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