Possible to get married elsewhere and then have it recognized in the USA?

[Trymester3 6]

You guys gave me alot of information to take in and I will digest it before I make any irrational moves.

[LSnBigBear 61]

There is no easy way around the process. I should get your back taxes filed and get all of your documents together. With this process one can never hide. The USICS makes few errors in terms of what they know about us. I was once told that they can use our SS # and really bring up all about us they need to make a decision. The forms are just to verify what they know. Rule of thumb to know. Shortcuts end up being long.

We all want to be with our fiancee/spouse. Doing this waiting time will build a relationship stronger. Good luck

[hikergirl 277]

While you are absorbing all of the information, take a look a the guides above. Here is a good place to start: http://www.visajourney.com/content/compare

Good luck in your visa journey

[Miss M 54]

My husband is American, I am Zimbabwean and we got married in South Africa so yes, you can do that and it will be recognised.

However, as others have mentioned before me, you will still need to fulfill the immigration requirements as those are set in stone and there is no way around them for both a fiancee and a spouse. (CR1 or K1)

[Trymester3 6]

I appreciate the replies and yesterday spent a few hours gathering any and all of my relevant documents to look into doing back taxes. JimVaPhuong I PM'ed you, so please do me a favor and get back to me when you can. Thanks.