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Jollytweet   0

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Hello!

I've spent a lot of time reading through related threads, but our situation is slightly different.

I am a 23 year old US citizen, and this year I was diagnosed with an extremely rare young adult cancer, forcing me to drop out of graduate school for surgery and chemo and all that fun stuff.

My boyfriend is coming to the US from Ireland on a J-1 twelve-month internship exchange program--He is NOT bound by the two-year residency requirement upon return.

We met two and a half years ago while studying in Germany, and have been together since except for a break of a few months.

My question is, if we decide to marry during his stay here, would we be suspected of dual intent? I'd be petrified to lose him because they think we're committing visa fraud.

What do you recommend our options are? Should we say that we only met after he moved here? Should we say that yes, we did already know each other, but withhold details of the relationship? This gets even more confusing when considering where he'll live.

I've also read up a bit on the "hardship waiver." I don't have a whole lot of extra money for an immigration lawyer, but we'll go that route if need be.

Thank you so much for your time, any advice would be so much appreciated! It's been a rough year.

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Merrytooth   5,748

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Sorry for your situation. Hope you are recovering well from chemo and stuff.

I think it is probably ok to get married while he is here on J1 visa.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/266344-marrying-my-american-partner-while-in-the-us-on-a-j1-visa/

"Should we say that we only met after he moved here? Should we say that yes, we did already know each other, but withhold details of the relationship? This gets even more confusing when considering where he'll live."

You should be completely honest and do not lie.

Edited by Merrytooth

Done with K1, AOS and ROC

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engineer21   51

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Whatever you do, don't lie to an immigration officer.

My understanding is that intent alone is not automatic denial if you end up getting married and applying for adjustment of status, but lying would be.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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