Marriage after finance arrives

[dattilotech 0]

Hello;

I'm hoping that my finance will be here in Mich., from the Philippines, after 6 years of a relationship. We're estimating September 27. My question is, what's involved in getting married. I mean how long do you have to wait. I have a pastor that would probably make it pretty easy, no classes or requirements there. Just wondering all that I have to do, like blood test etc., to get married, once she get's here. We don't even know yet if were going with a small wedding, or eloping; probably a small wedding. Just want to know all the requirements etc. that we need, even in general, as well as with finance visa K1 process.

Thanks very much;

Rob & Jellie

[Azsara 110]

Hi there,

Have you sent off for your K1 (fiance visa) application yet and started the process? If not, unfortunately it probably wont be done by September as it typically takes around 9 months for the whole process.

Your fiance will need to undergo a medical and interview before she can move to the states

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

If your county/ state allows it, you can get married the day she arrives- that depends on local laws, not immigration ones.

[SenA 10]

From the OP's past posts, it looks like he is at near end of the K1 process already. Is that correct? Marriage license requirements are different in each state, so you'll have to look up what you need in Michigan to apply for a license. The requirements might even vary slightly from county to county. I'd google "marriage license _______ County, Michigan" to find out what you need. Where we plan to get married in PA, no blood test is required, but there is a 3-day waiting period. As far as the K1 goes, the only requirement is that you get legally married. The religious ceremony, reception, etc. are up to you. You just have to get married within 90 days of her entry into the country. Good luck!

[dattilotech 0]

Hello Again;

Yes, we're at the end of the process, hoping for around the September date. Thanks for all the input. It sounds like there's not a lot of hurdles. Here in Mi., there's a 3 day waiting period, for the license. You have 33 days to get married before the license expires, & no blood test here, & costs $20-30. It actual sounds pretty easy.

Thanks, Again;

Rob & Jellie