Getting married with the ESTA visa waiver program

[DonaldTrumpUS 0]

What do you mean by not taking the bait

 

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Just now, makaveli95 said:

What do you mean by not taking the bait

 

You're baiting us to help you commit immigration fraud.  Nope 

[Boiler 45,541]

Is not your prime focus on your options?

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Immigration fraud (using a non-immigrant visa - like ESTA - to arrive in the U.S. and immigrate) generally involves lying.  The first lie could be buying a return ticket when in fact you have no intentions of using it.  It is also serious and can carry a lifetime ban.  

 

You are really asking us to help you start of your marriage with the woman with whom you are 'so in love' with a lie and fraud.  No we are not going to do that.  

 

Bad karma anyway.

 

Good luck 

[DonaldTrumpUS 0]

I got it the first and second time maam, no need for a third, specially if you come with sarcasm 

[DonaldTrumpUS 0]

@Boiler what do you recommend then, k-1 or cr-1? 

[yuna628 9,677]

OP: My suggestion to you is to stop reading too far into the motivations of other people's situations or how they managed to navigate 'around the law'. No one here can participate in telling you how to commit immigration fraud, it's against the law, and against the rules. Does it happen? Sure does. But I'd advise for you to not focus on the desperation of emotions of wanting to be with the person you love, over wanting to take a proper course of action that is legal. If you want to be together, there are legal pathways. And if you are caught doing otherwise, your chances go down pretty low. Since you currently reside in Spain, the legal options before you are filing for a K1, or filing for a CR1.

 

For a K1, once approved, you will enter as a fiancé, having 90 days to marry in the US, and may decide to remain there. If you choose to remain there by the 90 day period you should file for adjustment of status - this will lead to your green card status (and you may also apply for a temporary work/travel permit while that is processing.. these documents can take a further 90 days.. and the green card can take up to a year in some cases). As you can see, while obtaining a K1 works for some and you can adjust your status while staying with your newly married spouse - you will not be authorized to work or even leave the US until your documents come through. Financial sponsorship is a two-fold process for a K1, your fiancé or a cosponsor (if your embassy allows for it) will have to prove to the embassy directly regarding their ability to sponsor you. Once you marry, and adjustment of status is filed for, more complex financial sponsorship documents must be filled out. These are very much legally binding contracts with the US government, so any cosponsor utilized must be made aware of that fact.

 

For a CR1, it requires that you already be married; in Spain if you'd like for instance. It will take much longer than a K1 takes to process, but by the end of it, once you enter the US, you will have your green card and be able to work and travel as you like.

 

Whichever visa you choose certainly will depend on your situation and what all parties feel work best for them. Both require a good deal of funds to pay for. No one can truly tell you how long either option will take. We're heading into a new political administration with potential changes. At best the K1 is usually statistically quicker - but even at it's quickest moments, waiting for the person you love is hard. Explore the guides around here and choose which route is best if you are serious about wanting to proceed.

Edited January 14, 2017 by yuna628

[DonaldTrumpUS 0]

@yuna628 I will do it that way then. Since I´m visiting her anyways soon for her graduation, should we get married there while I´m under the ESTA visa waiver, then come back to spain and apply for the cr-1? or should I just start doing the k-1 visa now and still go visit her (if Im allowed) ? 

Can her parents be the financial sponsors since we are going to live with them until I get my greencard?

thank you for your reply 

Edited January 14, 2017 by makaveli95
adding info

[Ontarkie 14,229]

~~Posts removed do to TOS violation - Condone or instruct, either directly or indirectly, others on how to commit fraudulent or illegal immigration activities in any way, shape, manner or method.~~

~~Post also moved to What Visa Do I need, from AOS Work, Student & Tourist Visas - As AOS is not an Option for the OP.~~

Edited January 15, 2017 by Ontarkie

[QueenComley 295]

Im surprised this post has not been closed down yet

[Transborderwife 4,666]

20 minutes ago, QueenComley said:

Im surprised this post has not been closed down yet

The necessary actions were taken.  The fraudulent stuff is gone

[Ryan H 3,812]

~~~Closed for review~~~

 

***Review of thread complete, this thread will remain locked; however, the OP is free to start another thread with questions on legal routes of immigration.***

Edited January 15, 2017 by Ryan H