How long to wait for marriage after entering with a K1

[dakobert 6]

Hello all together,

I have a question, is there any recommendation on how long someone should wait before marrying after entering by a K1 Visa?

My idea is, to marry in court one day after entering the U.S. to quickly apply for working authorization. One reason is that the "official" wedding celebration would be much later due to organization and uncertainty of when the visa will be finally issued. But I don't know if this would look weird somehow.

I appreciate every answer. Thank you all in advance and good luck!!!!

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Hello all together,

I have a question, is there any recommendation on how long someone should wait before marrying after entering by a K1 Visa?

My idea is, to marry in court one day after entering the U.S. to quickly apply for working authorization. One reason is that the "official" wedding celebration would be much later due to organization and uncertainty of when the visa will be finally issued. But I don't know if this would look weird somehow.

I appreciate every answer. Thank you all in advance and good luck!!!!

You can have a civil wedding in the courthouse as soon as you have received your marriage license. Many people did quick marriage and later on the ceremony. Nothing is weird regarding this process, you should be just fine. Remember married within 90 days. Good luck!

[sma1488 155]

From a legal perspective, this is fine.

From a personal side, it of course depends on your situation. But you won't have any problems with USCIS in the future, if that's what you're worried about.

[dakobert 6]

I really appreciate your answers. I know, from a personal perspective, I agree it's not very romantic, but we cannot ignore the chance of obtaining a working permission 2-3 months earlier. Unfortunately So we would have a court wedding right away and the real ceremony a little later to have if possible friends and families over.

My question was more due to concerns from the legal/USCIS perspective. Thank you very much again

[Pitaya 2,577]

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The requirements are that you get married within 90 days of your POE.

Within hours after my then-fiancee's POE arrival, we went to the county records office and obtained a marriage license. There is a 3-day waiting period in Washington state before the license becomes valid and can be used. Four days later we had an appointment with a Seattle municipal judge and had a small civil ceremony at the Seattle Justice Center.

YMMV.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[whysodifficult? 31]

Good luck!

Why does everyone always say "Good Luck"? Even the USCIS agent I spoke to at their office sait it. Luck should have nothing to do with it. This is a factual issue and every case should be decided by facts. But alas, luck has everything to do with it. Just getting someone who knows what they are talking about is a ####### shoot at best.

[Pennycat 880]

Hello all together,

I have a question, is there any recommendation on how long someone should wait before marrying after entering by a K1 Visa?

My idea is, to marry in court one day after entering the U.S. to quickly apply for working authorization. One reason is that the "official" wedding celebration would be much later due to organization and uncertainty of when the visa will be finally issued. But I don't know if this would look weird somehow.

I appreciate every answer. Thank you all in advance and good luck!!!!

No legal issue, just the personal side to deal with. Remember, in addition to the work authorization and green card, the sooner you get married, the sooner you can get on your spouse's health insurance, which can be really important (not sure if your existing insurance transfers if you move overseas).

[dakobert 6]

Why does everyone always say "Good Luck"? Even the USCIS agent I spoke to at their office sait it. Luck should have nothing to do with it. This is a factual issue and every case should be decided by facts. But alas, luck has everything to do with it. Just getting someone who knows what they are talking about is a ####### shoot at best.

I think many cultures use the term of "good luck" as wishing all the best. I know they do in German, Spanish and I guess in English language. It's not actually meant in a way that you need luck. It's being politely. I agree with you, the K1 process is a formal application and mean to obtain all necessary information. A legit relationship needs no luck. But as in many other things in life, job, interviews...luck is actually never needed if you bring everything needed for it...however, you will always hear people saying "good luck" sorry for off topic

Thanks again for your opinion.

[baron555 934]

Hello all together,

I have a question, is there any recommendation on how long someone should wait before marrying after entering by a K1 Visa?

Depends

My idea is, to marry in court one day after entering the U.S.

Depends on the county in which you are to marry. For example for ours there was a one week period between applying for the marriage license and being able to get on the county judge's schedule.

to quickly apply for working authorization.

Great thinking

One reason is that the "official" wedding celebration would be much later due to organization and uncertainty of when the visa will be finally issued.

Finally someone who listens!!!!

But I don't know if this would look weird somehow.

That's the intent of the K-1, to enter the US and become married.

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

This sounds like a superb idea and good for you for thinking ahead. Contrary to popular belief the 90 day window is not for trying out a fiancé(e), but rather to insure that people who insist on having a more elaborate initial ceremony have time to plan it.

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Why does everyone always say "Good Luck"? Even the USCIS agent I spoke to at their office sait it. Luck should have nothing to do with it. This is a factual issue and every case should be decided by facts. But alas, luck has everything to do with it. Just getting someone who knows what they are talking about is a ####### shoot at best.

Of course luck is involved to this process as well. Why someone is got approved quicker even though they have filed later?

If you don't have a nice things to say then don't say it at all. This forum is a place to support and give an advice not to be a famous or infamous user. This is my last replied to you and I won't say good luck to you as the matter of a fact I am not wishing you at best of all.

I think many cultures use the term of "good luck" as wishing all the best. I know they do in German, Spanish and I guess in English language. It's not actually meant in a way that you need luck. It's being politely. I agree with you, the K1 process is a formal application and mean to obtain all necessary information. A legit relationship needs no luck. But as in many other things in life, job, interviews...luck is actually never needed if you bring everything needed for it...however, you will always hear people saying "good luck" sorry for off topic

Thanks again for your opinion.

Thousand thumbs up for you. Edited February 6, 2015 by Girl from Celebes

[whysodifficult? 31]

Of course luck is involved to this process as well. Why someone is got approved quicker even though they have filed later?

If you don't have a nice things to say then don't say it at all. This forum is a place to support and give an advice not to be a famous or infamous user. This is my last replied to you and I won't say good luck to you as the matter of a fact I am not wishing you at best of all.

Hmmmm. Maybe you misunderstood. No one was flaming you for saying good luck, The point was that in this process, luck should not be part of the equation. It should be fact based (i.e. either you qualify or you don't).

[sweetgal8 4]

I understand your concern... we still don't know if we will have a court wedding first then the bigger religious wedding with family and friends.

The insurance and work permit are actually big issues. God forbid something happens to you and you don't have insurance...

[gnzl 2]

What about the SSN card, do you apply for that after the wedding?

[NYCruiser 423]

No legal issue, just the personal side to deal with. Remember, in addition to the work authorization and green card, the sooner you get married, the sooner you can get on your spouse's health insurance, which can be really important (not sure if your existing insurance transfers if you move overseas).

Yes its better to get civily married ASAP as then you can apply for the AOS right away. The EAD and TA card approval is taking 90 days..so they say. In addition, you can get Health Insurance right away from your job for your spouse (IF they offer it).

If you wait for the civil ceremony than before he or she leave their country make sure you get catastrophic insurance coverage before she gets here to cover any problem.