19 YR OLD Marrying 16 YR OLD

[AnthonyS 0]

Hi, I'm new to the board and i'm glad I found this forum because you guys seem knowlegdable. I'm 19 living in New York and my g/f is 16 living in Guyana. I know we're young, but we can't stay seperated from each other and we've decided the only way to be together is to get married. We've known each other for 2 years now. It's a long story of how we met. But, my question is should I go for the K-1 visa or the K-3 visa? Should I bring her over on the fiancee visa or would that be too difficult since she's 16. Should I marry her in Guyana and file for the K-3 when I get back to New York. And should I do the process myself or get an attorney? I'm just so confused right now.

[zyggy 9]

Hi, I'm new to the board and i'm glad I found this forum because you guys seem knowlegdable. I'm 19 living in New York and my g/f is 16 living in Guyana. I know we're young, but we can't stay seperated from each other and we've decided the only way to be together is to get married. We've known each other for 2 years now. It's a long story of how we met. But, my question is should I go for the K-1 visa or the K-3 visa? Should I bring her over on the fiancee visa or would that be too difficult since she's 16. Should I marry her in Guyana and file for the K-3 when I get back to New York. And should I do the process myself or get an attorney? I'm just so confused right now.

I'm sorry.. it is not possible. You must wait until she is 18 to be able to petition for her..

[heishe 2]

Hi, I'm new to the board and i'm glad I found this forum because you guys seem knowlegdable. I'm 19 living in New York and my g/f is 16 living in Guyana. I know we're young, but we can't stay seperated from each other and we've decided the only way to be together is to get married. We've known each other for 2 years now. It's a long story of how we met. But, my question is should I go for the K-1 visa or the K-3 visa? Should I bring her over on the fiancee visa or would that be too difficult since she's 16. Should I marry her in Guyana and file for the K-3 when I get back to New York. And should I do the process myself or get an attorney? I'm just so confused right now.

I'm sorry.. it is not possible. You must wait until she is 18 to be able to petition for her..

I think they can get married as long as her parents agree to it. The wedding has to be legal in the home country and in the US. Generally, with a parent's permission, it's legal for a 16 year old to get married in the US.

[payxibka 10,045]

I think they can get married as long as her parents agree to it. The wedding has to be legal in the home country and in the US. Generally, with a parent's permission, it's legal for a 16 year old to get married in the US.

If what you say is true then the K-1 is not an option and the K-3 might be....

Edited November 3, 2006 by fwaguy

[YuAndDan 153]

New York:

If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you will need to have a completed parental consent form filled out by both parents. If you are either 14 or 15 years of age, you will need to show the written consent of both parents and a justice of the Supreme Court or a judge of the local Family Court. Applicants under 14 years of age cannot marry. Only one parent's consent will be accepted if one parent is deceased or has been missing for over a year, or if one parent has full custody from a divorce proceeding. Your parents or guardians must give their consent in person before the town or city clerk or some other authorized official. If they are out of state, a notarized affidavit is acceptable but has to be accompanied by a certificate of authentication when the consent is filed in New York State.

http://www.coolnurse.com/marriage_laws.htm

The visa issuing officer will take this into account when issuing the visa, they consider the minimum marriage age of the petitioner's place of residence.

Edited November 3, 2006 by YuAndDan

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Do you have enough income to sponsor her? you habe to be earning 125% of the povertyline for the number of people who live with you... or do you have someone who is willing to co-sponsor...

Kezzie

[AnthonyS 0]

We can get married, all we need is her parents' consent and they already support us getting married. It's legal in Guyana and New York. And yes, I do have enough to support her and a co-sponsor just in case. Do they look at pay stubs or bank statements or other when determining income?

[payxibka 10,045]

We can get married, all we need is her parents' consent and they already support us getting married. It's legal in Guyana and New York. And yes, I do have enough to support her and a co-sponsor just in case. Do they look at pay stubs or bank statements or other when determining income?

Each consulate may put different weights on different kinds of evidence but it seems that previous years tax returns are front and center.

[matako 0]

Is a 19 year old mature enough to make a marriage decision?

I thought a 19 year old is a teenager?

[AnthonyS 0]

Is a 19 year old mature enough to make a marriage decision?

I thought a 19 year old is a teenager?

Since i'm the 19 yr old, i'll answer your 1st question... yes. Maybe the majority are not mature enough, but I believe I am.

[Mrs. Palmer 5]

In Anthony's defense...I know 32 year olds who aren't mature enough to make that kind of decision...I say "Good luck and go for it"...if it's legal in Guyana and NY, then there should be no major issues...just make sure you do all your research and keep coming back here for help and support!

[AnthonyS 0]

In Anthony's defense...I know 32 year olds who aren't mature enough to make that kind of decision...I say "Good luck and go for it"...if it's legal in Guyana and NY, then there should be no major issues...just make sure you do all your research and keep coming back here for help and support!

Thanks for your support

[PlatyPius 5]

Is a 19 year old mature enough to make a marriage decision?

Pot, please meet kettle.

[trey 0]

Do they look at pay stubs or bank statements or other when determining income?

They'll want W2s for the past 2 years, pay stubs from the past few months and a letter from your employer stating your job title/duties and status (full-time/part-time) and how long you've been working there.

[ariana05 0]

Is a 19 year old mature enough to make a marriage decision?

I thought a 19 year old is a teenager?

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