Boyfriend here on tourism visa, want to get married. Need help!

[subwayguy 100]

Please do not post about topics you know nothing about.

I thought he was right though, that's why I was concerned about my f1 visa adjusting status here

[churawan 14]

We wound up going this route after we filed for the K1, they lost our K1 for over 22 months.. The good thing was that like you my fiancé (Wife and US Citizen today) had a 10 year B2 visa... On her 3rd trip to visit, without planning to do so we just got married after waiting so long... We had a ton of valid supporting documents at the interview for her AOS. Yes they asked us about the K1 and we quickly explained it away... Joint bank account, name on house deed, credit cards and health insurance were what we had to show... Interview lasted about 10 mins and they approved it on the spot... Side note the K1 NOA2 got approved after we filed the AOS and withdrew the K1 in writing... Go figure, they must have miss placed it and found it somewhere... Anyways you can do this, but be ready to show the marriage is legit and you were not planning to do this.... Good Luck!!

Edited July 13, 2014 by churawan

[JohnR! 5,495]

I thought he was right though, that's why I was concerned about my f1 visa adjusting status here

He was right. B2, F1, i.e. non dual-intent visas were never meant to be used for the purpose of bypassing the K/CR/IR process. It just so happens that our immigration laws contain a loophole that allows for that. The current code is a collage of numerous bills that sometimes contradict themselves. That's just one of the reasons a complete revision of the law is in order.

[Boiler 46,198]

It gets really boring having to deal with these wives tails. Mods do not seem interested in killing this misinformation.

I prophesied that it would happen again on this thread and along it came.

Would be happy to hear a solution.

[kitthekat 1,317]

(quote advocating immigration fraud in violation of the TOS has been removed - VJ Moderation)

while USCIS cannot deny AOS based on preconceived intent alone, it is against the TOS of this site to advise others to commit immigration fraud, i.e. entering on a nonimmigrant visa with the intent to adjust status.

if customs checks the OP's luggage and the 'evidence (they) need to file' is found in their bags, that may lead to further questioning and necessitate lying on the OP's part. in that scenario, USCIS may have a case to deny AOS.

Edited July 13, 2014 by Kathryn41
to remove quoted post violating TOS

[Kathryn41 3,205]

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[kooliz 0]

As long as you are truthful and honest, you should be just fine. My wife [recently] and I have just submitted all our documentation and we were in the same situation as you a month ago. Message me if you need anything. Good luck.

[funkymunky 11]

I'll like to revise what I said earlier, had no intention to insinuate fraud.

If you have enough to file then go for it and yes be truthful, we didn't so I had to leave besides our marriage was not planned.

Back then we had no idea how to apply for AOS, and when I came to visit that time had no intention of moving. I had my documents so we could meet with the JAG on how to approach filing and subsequently ended up filing this way after we were advised too.

[ValerieA 350]

He was right. B2, F1, i.e. non dual-intent visas were never meant to be used for the purpose of bypassing the K/CR/IR process. It just so happens that our immigration laws contain a loophole that allows for that. The current code is a collage of numerous bills that sometimes contradict themselves. That's just one of the reasons a complete revision of the law is in order.

It is not a "loophole". It is a part of the law surrounding immigration.

[Boiler 46,198]

Exactly

[Olivia B 0]

Thank you all SO much. This helped a lot. If I have more questions, I know where to go!

[superduperfriend 1]

Thank you all SO much. This helped a lot. If I have more questions, I know where to go!

Olivia, my only advise would be that in order to avoid a discretionary denial by IO, you file the AOS after he has been in the country for 60 days. If you acted in good faith there should be no problems. Good luck!

Edited July 15, 2014 by superduperfriend

[Boiler 46,198]

60 day thing is a myth.

[gb20792 6]

It says that right on the guide page on here. So if you want to do this, you need to be able to prove that you decided while he was visiting that you absolutely did not intend to get married before he flew to the U.S.

Otherwise he could and will be deported if they deem it to be fraud and he won't be able to re-enter the U.S anywhere from 5 to 10 years.

Please inform yourself a little better.

Edited July 15, 2014 by gb20792

[superduperfriend 1]

60 day thing is a myth.

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