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I want to get married in Jamaica. My fiance is from Ghana. You don't need a visa to go to Jamaica just a passport. A have a couple of questions. 1) Would the marriage be legal here in the U.S. as far as the U.S. immigration is concerned or do we have to get married in the U.S. for the fiance visa?

2) Can you fiance travel from the U.S. then to Jamaica to get married or will he have travel restrictions because of the fiance visa?

"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself ways how I can!"

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LeftCoastLady Proficient

LeftCoastLady   441

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Last I checked, Jamaica is not part of the U.S. :bonk:

If you want to do the K-1 fiance visa, you'll have to be married in the U.S., otherwise go the CR-1 route.

Part One: The K-1 Visa Journey:

USCIS Receipt of I-129F: January 24, 2012 | Petition Approval: June 15, 2012 (No RFEs)
Interview: October 24, 2012 - Review | Visa Delivered: October 31, 2012



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POE: November 18, 2012 (at SFO) - Review
Wedding: December 1, 2012 | Social Security: New cards received on December 7, 2012.
AOS Package (I-485/I-765/I-131) NOA1: February 19, 2013 | Biometrics Appt.: March 18, 2013
AP/EAD Approved: April 29, 2013 | Card Received: May 6, 2013 | AOS Interview Appt.: May 16, 2013 - Approved Review Card Received: May 24, 2013

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Inky Grand Master

Inky   1,111

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K-1 visa requirement is to marry in the USA.

You cannot enter on the K-1 and leave and re-enter. The K-1 is a ONE TIME USE ONE TIME ENTRY.

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

LIFE'SJOURNEY Mentor

LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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I want to get married in Jamaica. My fiance is from Ghana. You don't need a visa to go to Jamaica just a passport. A have a couple of questions. 1) Would the marriage be legal here in the U.S. as far as the U.S. immigration is concerned or do we have to get married in the U.S. for the fiance visa?

2) Can you fiance travel from the U.S. then to Jamaica to get married or will he have travel restrictions because of the fiance visa?

If he is coming to the US on a K1 then you cannot go to Jamaica to get married if you'll wish tocome back to the US to live immediately.

FACT_ marriage in any country in the entire world is legal according to US immigration.

IF your finance comes to the US with a K1, and leaves US territory he will needs another visa to re-enter.

LeftCoastLady Proficient

LeftCoastLady   441

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Aww man sad face :-( I really wanted a wedding in Jamaica!

You can get married in Jamaica. You just can't do it using the K-1 visa. If you were set on that locale, you should have taken it into consideration before going through the process. :whistle:

Part One: The K-1 Visa Journey:

USCIS Receipt of I-129F: January 24, 2012 | Petition Approval: June 15, 2012 (No RFEs)
Interview: October 24, 2012 - Review | Visa Delivered: October 31, 2012



Part Two: Entry and Adjusting Status:

POE: November 18, 2012 (at SFO) - Review
Wedding: December 1, 2012 | Social Security: New cards received on December 7, 2012.
AOS Package (I-485/I-765/I-131) NOA1: February 19, 2013 | Biometrics Appt.: March 18, 2013
AP/EAD Approved: April 29, 2013 | Card Received: May 6, 2013 | AOS Interview Appt.: May 16, 2013 - Approved Review Card Received: May 24, 2013

Part Three: Removal of Conditions:

Coming Soon...

"When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat." – George Carlin

ghanalove1 Contributor

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You can get married in Jamaica. You just can't do it using the K-1 visa. If you were set on that locale, you should have taken it into consideration before going through the process. :whistle:

I have yet to start the process yet. That's why I'm trying to figure out what is best.

You can get married in Jamaica. You just can't do it using the K-1 visa. If you were set on that locale, you should have taken it into consideration before going through the process. :whistle:

So are you saying he can travel to Jamaica and we can get married there? He goes back to Ghana and we apply for the Spousal visa?

Why, the US have lovely beaches aswell.

You're right there are many lovely beaches in the U.S. I just wanted a vacation type destination for me and my family away from the U.S. I will not be getting married on the beach as I am Catholic and it has to be in a church. But I wanted a fun reception and vacation.

"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself ways how I can!"

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BocaChicaBabe   6

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So are you saying he can travel to Jamaica and we can get married there? He goes back to Ghana and we apply for the Spousal visa?

Exactly! There's nothing stopping you from doing that.

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LIFE'SJOURNEY Mentor

LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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I have yet to start the process yet. That's why I'm trying to figure out what is best.

So are you saying he can travel to Jamaica and we can get married there? He goes back to Ghana and we apply for the Spousal visa?

You're right there are many lovely beaches in the U.S. I just wanted a vacation type destination for me and my family away from the U.S. I will not be getting married on the beach as I am Catholic and it has to be in a church.

But I wanted a fun reception and vacation.

Get married in the Us,then a couple years later have a re-newal of the vows in Jamaica.

Family can have their vacation then.

szemek Apprentice

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I don't know if you had your heart set on Jamaica in the Caribbean particularly, but another option is to get married at a courthouse in the US and then have you wedding ceremony, reception and vacation somewhere else. Because of Visa situations my wife and I did not get legally married at our wedding celebration.

If you went the K-1 route you wouldn't be able to go to Jamaica because your fiancee/spouse won't be allowed to leave the US. But Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands and Hawaii are all part of the US if that's the atmosphere you are going for.

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I don't know if you had your heart set on Jamaica in the Caribbean particularly, but another option is to get married at a courthouse in the US and then have you wedding ceremony, reception and vacation somewhere else. Because of Visa situations my wife and I did not get legally married at our wedding celebration.

If you went the K-1 route you wouldn't be able to go to Jamaica because your fiancee/spouse won't be allowed to leave the US. But Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands and Hawaii are all part of the US if that's the atmosphere you are going for.

The Virgin Islands. That never crossed my mind. That is a very good idea! So, because the V.I. are apart of the U.S. We can get married there and have no problems with coming back and etc. That's a great idea!

"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself ways how I can!"

ghanalove1 Contributor

ghanalove1   1

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Get married in the Us,then a couple years later have a re-newal of the vows in Jamaica.

Family can have their vacation then.

I'm thinking of getting married in Ghana and when he finally arrives have a reception/party/vacation in Jamaica. That is an option as well. Even though I really wanted to get married in Jamaica. I can compromise.

"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself ways how I can!"

LeftCoastLady Proficient

LeftCoastLady   441

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The Virgin Islands. That never crossed my mind. That is a very good idea! So, because the V.I. are apart of the U.S. We can get married there and have no problems with coming back and etc. That's a great idea!

Just be careful that you stay on US soil: http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-enter.html#5.12

Part One: The K-1 Visa Journey:

USCIS Receipt of I-129F: January 24, 2012 | Petition Approval: June 15, 2012 (No RFEs)
Interview: October 24, 2012 - Review | Visa Delivered: October 31, 2012



Part Two: Entry and Adjusting Status:

POE: November 18, 2012 (at SFO) - Review
Wedding: December 1, 2012 | Social Security: New cards received on December 7, 2012.
AOS Package (I-485/I-765/I-131) NOA1: February 19, 2013 | Biometrics Appt.: March 18, 2013
AP/EAD Approved: April 29, 2013 | Card Received: May 6, 2013 | AOS Interview Appt.: May 16, 2013 - Approved Review Card Received: May 24, 2013

Part Three: Removal of Conditions:

Coming Soon...

"When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat." – George Carlin

 
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