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My wife has a green card,I have B1/B2 visit VISA, can i apply from inside USA

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ladanow   0

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My fiancee has a green card

I have B1/B2 visa, "i used it many times to visit USA" ,

we are planning to marry soon, then i will apply for LPR, i know it takes like 3 years

I have two questions:

1- after our marriage & applying for LPR, is it possible for me keep visiting USA with my B1/B2 as long as it is valid and i am not violating the rule of max stay 6 months ?

2- Which is better, to marry inside USA or in our home country ? does it make any difference ? what is the cost "money & time" to get marriage paper inside USA ?

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JohnR!   5,495

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My fiancee has a green card

I have B1/B2 visa, "i used it many times to visit USA" ,

we are planning to marry soon, then i will apply for LPR, i know it takes like 3 years

I have two questions:

1- after our marriage & applying for LPR, is it possible for me keep visiting USA with my B1/B2 as long as it is valid and i am not violating the rule of max stay 6 months ?

2- Which is better, to marry inside USA or in our home country ? does it make any difference ? what is the cost "money & time" to get marriage paper inside USA ?

1/You can visit while your application is being processed - not sure about the 3-year wait though.

2/Makes no difference. The US recognizes marriage certificates - legal marriage - from all countries.

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Ontarkie   14,507

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velrich Proficient

velrich   50

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Travel many times to the US on B1/2 while the processing was going on and had no problems entering.

Although I had documents from my employer I was not asked to show any ties to my home country. Every case is different so just be prepared to prove that you will return to your home country.

I got married in the US as well but it does not matter where you get married. There is usually a small fee for the marriage license and you have to pay for a certified copy when the time comes for that. Do some research on the internet to see what is required for the area you will be visiting.

Good luck.

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August 22, 2012: case complete
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October 26, 2012: Picked up visa from DHL (delay caused by Sandy)
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JohnR! Grand Master

JohnR!   5,495

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@ Gegel , i heared that Airport passport control may refuse my entry if i applied for LPR ? Is this true ?

It is not entirely true nor is it entirely incorrect either. You will need to be honest with the CBP officer upon arrival and make sure you have documentation showing ties with your home country. Their decision is final.

As the spouse of a LPR you can't AOS stateside so it would not be in your interest to overstay anyway, so, that might count in your favor a little bit.

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Hypnos Grand Master

Hypnos   6,578

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Are you currently in the US?

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Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
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143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

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Harpa Timsah   13,258

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No for multiple reasons.

1. it is illegal to enter the US on a tourist visa with the intent to immigrate.

2. If she is a LPR then your priority date will not be current, while waiting you will fall out of status and be ineligible for a GC.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
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2/06/13: APPROVED!

ladanow Rookie

ladanow   0

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Okay let me rephrase the question ...

As the moment she is my fiance .. we plan to marry .... that's why i said she is my wife .. so please advise with the best way .

1- should we marry inside US or in our home country ?

2- I will not stay inside US all the period after we apply .... i meant just submit the application and go out and come back again when everything is finalized and petitions is approved .

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Merrytooth Mentor

Merrytooth   5,748

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You have asked similar questions about a year ago.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/425406-marriage-to-lpr/

1. Makes no difference. The US recognizes marriage certificates - legal marriage - from all countries.

Done with K1, AOS and ROC

Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

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perhaps he found a different lass?

regardless - the answers a year ago not change.

between then and now, PDs became current for alien spouses of LPRs, and stopped being current...

It's a shame he not notice this, between then and now, and act accordingly.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   46,156

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Bearing in mind what has happened since then perhaps a different gender?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

 
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