Traveling when k1 visa is issued to get married in another usa state

[amykathleen2005 441]

Hmm, but these 2 sites for Wisconsin say out-of-state residents can apply, but only in the county where the marriage will take place, though it could be different for each county:

http://ww2.wisconsin...261006321321109

http://county.milwau...arried22000.htm

I also did a little research out of curiosity, and did not find any states that did not permit non-residents to get a marriage license.

I found one link that said that one of the people had to live in Wisconsin for 30 days. Weird.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

I found one link that said that one of the people had to live in Wisconsin for 30 days. Weird.

That is weird. We will just call Wisconsin 'iffy'

[LeftCoastLady 441]

I found one link that said that one of the people had to live in Wisconsin for 30 days. Weird.

They want to make sure everyone has a chance to try the fried cheese curds.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

That is weird. We will just call Wisconsin 'iffy'

Actually, it's pretty clear. The 30-day rule is in effect only for those who are already residents of Wisconsin. If one has been a resident of any Wisconsin county for at least thirty days prior to making an application for a license, that person must apply for a license in that county and not any other. Non-residents of Wisconsin need not establish temporary residence of 30 days to marry, but must be married in the county in which they apply for their license.

See Wisc. Stat. § 765.05: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/765/05

And further: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/misc/oag/_544/_1

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

Actually, it's pretty clear. The 30-day rule is in effect only for those who are already residents of Wisconsin. If one has been a resident of any Wisconsin county for at least thirty days prior to making an application for a license, that person must apply for a license in that county and not any other. Non-residents of Wisconsin need not establish temporary residence of 30 days to marry, but must be married in the county in which they apply for their license.

See Wisc. Stat. § 765.05: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/765/05

And further: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/misc/oag/_544/_1

Cool, so it is like what I initially thought and posted the links about. Wisconsin does allow for non-residents. So far I cannot find a state that has a residency requirement to get married there. Thanks for the links.

[agrabs 250]

My fiance (who is here on K1 visa) and I are planning on getting married in Wisconsin next month and we are not residents of that state. I have spoken directly with the county clerk and the judge who will marry us and residency is not required and they will even waive the 5 day waiting period for non-residents.

[bigdog 377]

The only negative i see is if their is an emergency and you are sent to foreign soil, slim but it could happen. Las Vegas is easy and you can preapply on line, upon arrival review the application and then go get married. I think Hawaii is a great choice, just stop their on the way in and get married.

[Sapphire Moon 25]

They want to make sure everyone has a chance to try the fried cheese curds.

:rofl:

[tob187 11]

I was married in Wisconsin that whole 30 day thing is true and you need birth certificate, passport or state is and if you don't have a ss number you need a letter from the ss board stating why you don't have one

[Nigel&Meggie 40]

Hello guys,

I was wondering if i can travel from Washington to Hawai to get married without problems when my k1 visa is issued.

To be clear, i will leave France to go to Washington where i will be living with my future husband, then go to get married in hawai and then come to Dc after a week.

Did anyone done this before with no troubles please?

Xxso

Yes, you can get married in another state. We live in Missouri and got married in Las Vegas. Our very good friends that live here in Missouri got married in Hawaii. The only problem with Hawaii is that the state takes a long time to process and send your marriage certificate. It took them 5 weeks to get a copy of theirs. If you are in a hurry to do AOS and get a work permit, it will delay you a bit. If you have time to wait, then there is no problem with Hawaii.

Not all states are the same. In Nevada, we applied for a marriage license and got it the same day. When we got home a couple of days later, I put in a request for a copy of the certificate and received it in days.

[Theresa0828 65]

Yes, you can get married in another state. We live in Missouri and got married in Las Vegas. Our very good friends that live here in Missouri got married in Hawaii. The only problem with Hawaii is that the state takes a long time to process and send your marriage certificate. It took them 5 weeks to get a copy of theirs. If you are in a hurry to do AOS and get a work permit, it will delay you a bit. If you have time to wait, then there is no problem with Hawaii.

Not all states are the same. In Nevada, we applied for a marriage license and got it the same day. When we got home a couple of days later, I put in a request for a copy of the certificate and received it in days.

Very true, we got married in Hawaii and the day after the wedding, we went to the Department of Health (where they register birth, wedding, death) to request copies of our marriage certificate, we got it in the mail in 4 weeks... make sure if you decide to get married in Hawaii, make time to request a copy while you are there... requesting via mail will take longer... Make sure that your wedding officiate know this too, so that they will turn over your signed marriage license right away after the wedding... Goodluck!!!

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

Very true, we got married in Hawaii and the day after the wedding, we went to the Department of Health (where they register birth, wedding, death) to request copies of our marriage certificate, we got it in the mail in 4 weeks... make sure if you decide to get married in Hawaii, make time to request a copy while you are there... requesting via mail will take longer... Make sure that your wedding officiate know this too, so that they will turn over your signed marriage license right away after the wedding... Goodluck!!!

This is what I've been waiting for.

So you entered on K1 at a mainland POE (please confirm which one), went through the immigration process, etc. Then later in the week/month (please confirm), you took another flight not related to your originating flight from the old country, landed in Hawaii (please explain any immigration/customs process encountered) adn got married in Hawaii and returned to the mainland.

Thanks.

[newlyweds2010 208]

This is what I've been waiting for.

So you entered on K1 at a mainland POE (please confirm which one), went through the immigration process, etc. Then later in the week/month (please confirm), you took another flight not related to your originating flight from the old country, landed in Hawaii (please explain any immigration/customs process encountered) adn got married in Hawaii and returned to the mainland.

Thanks.

I don't think there is much to explain. The right to interstate travel is a fundamental right recognized by the Supreme Court. One can enter anywhere, travel anywhere, and get married anywhere. When you fly to Hawai'i from the mainland there is no immigration/custom process, because it is like flying from Philadelphia to Cleveland. You get off the plane, collect your bags, and off you go to Waikiki beach.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Not all states are the same. In Nevada, we applied for a marriage license and got it the same day. When we got home a couple of days later, I put in a request for a copy of the certificate and received it in days.

Very true. We got married in the courthouse at 430 pm. We had the original marriage license/certificate with all the signatures on it after the wedding. Took it to the County Clerk's office on the 4th floor and had it recorded. I also ordered six certified copies of the marriage certificate which I walked out with. We recieved the original in the mail a few days later. I still have the original in a safe place.

Dave

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

I don't think there is much to explain. The right to interstate travel is a fundamental right recognized by the Supreme Court. One can enter anywhere, travel anywhere, and get married anywhere. When you fly to Hawai'i from the mainland there is no immigration/custom process, because it is like flying from Philadelphia to Cleveland. You get off the plane, collect your bags, and off you go to Waikiki beach.

I disagree. Unless you have personally done this please allow the person that I proposed the question to and who has personally doen it answer it, if you don't mind.

Thanks.