Zoom marriage now legal in ny

[fs2439 46]

For you all needing to file aos from k visas: https://qz-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/qz.com/1840841/zoom-marriages-are-now-legal-in-new-york/amp/

[HRQX 4,145]

If the newlyweds weren't physically in the same place when the ceremony occurred then it'll need to be consummated for immigration purposes: https://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/AFM/HTML/AFM/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-3481/0-0-0-4484.html "Section 101(a)(35) of the Act provides that the term "spouse", "wife", or "husband" does not include a spouse, wife, or husband by reason of any marriage ceremony where the contracting parties thereto are not physically present together at the ceremony, unless the marriage has been consummated afterwards. (Note: Consummation of a marriage can only occur after the ceremony, there is no such thing as “pre-consummation” of a marriage.)"

[fs2439 46]

Right, so this might be helpful for couples already in the United states, together, but having trouble finding an open location to marry them.

[HRQX 4,145]

8 hours ago, fs2439 said:

for couples already in the United states

*in NY

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-20220-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-laws-relating-disaster-emergency

"the couple must affirmatively represent that he or she is physically situated in the jurisdiction where the marriage is legally allowed to occur, within the State of New York"

[fs2439 46]

thank you for the correction. i don't know much about marriage law in the united states, just thought there might be folks who'd benefit from the news.