Utah Online Marriage

[Daisy.Chain 317]

I doubt it would work, and even if it did you would be stuck wondering if you were "married enough" for USCIS the duration of the process.

 

Why not fly to a 3rd country and marry in person in a courthouse? She could also consider applying for a tourist visa to come for the marriage, then return.

[HRQX 4,145]

18 hours ago, za3za3 said:

allowed in Israel

I assume she has Israeli passport. If so, you two can get married in Gibraltar. You both don't need tourist visas: http://www.gibraltarborder.gi/visa The marriage process in Gibraltar has remained consistent during Covid: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/28/place-of-love-gibraltar-becomes-marriage-hotspot-in-pandemic It's straightforward:

• http://www.visitgibraltar.gi/getting-married
• https://sarahlaviajera.com/2019/10/22/how-to-get-married-in-gibraltar-as-an-american-2019/
• https://www.sweetgibraltarweddings.com/get-married-in-gibraltar/

7 hours ago, carmel34 said:

Could your Israeli fiancée travel to the US for a civil marriage

That's a valid option but she would need US tourist visa: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visa-faqs/

We are traveling to the United States to marry and will return to the United Kingdom after marriage. Do I still need a fiancé(e) visa?

If you will return to your permanent residence you may apply for a tourist B-2 visa, or if eligible, travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program.  At the time you apply for the visa and/or travel to the United States you will be required to show that you have a residence outside the United States that you do not intend to abandon. There is no set form that this evidence takes as it varies with each person’s circumstances.

7 hours ago, carmel34 said:

then return home while you file for a CR-1?

The I-130 (to start consular processing path) can also be filed during her US visit: "The beneficiary will not apply for adjustment of status in the United States, but he or she will apply for an immigrant visa abroad at the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate in"

 

 

 

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[za3za3 2]

5 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

Since everyone here is suggesting it may be a bad idea, and yet you seem to disagree, why not just try it and report back to us?

I'm not necessarily disagreeing. Since it's all new the first reaction is no this is a bad idea, and it very well might be. But right now I'm just trying to state the information as I know it and get insight on things I'm missing. I appreciate everyone's input so far, it's been very useful. It's clear this path would be a risk by virtue of it being unknown. 

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

I think the easiest option is destination wedding as suggested by someone else... why not hop on the boat or a plane and head to Cyprus or Gibraltar? Not overly expensive 

[za3za3 2]

42 minutes ago, Duke & Marie said:

I think the easiest option is destination wedding as suggested by someone else... why not hop on the boat or a plane and head to Cyprus or Gibraltar? Not overly expensive 

Travel restrictions make this difficult right now. I can travel to Israel, but neither one of us can go to either Cyprus or Gibraltar. Current restrictions prevent travel. Otherwise, you are correct this would be the least risky approach. 

[UgotChris 7]

I actually did the same thing and got married through Utah county online with my wife (who was in brazil) in May because it was the only way I could travel to Brazil with the travel restrictions. I lived in Utah and it was actually my local county and I was able to get the marriage certificate apostilled without any problems. We were able to register our marriage in Brazil without any problems either. We've been in Brazil since June and filed the I-130 in August so we're still waiting for the approval. I'll let you know what happens one way or the other.

[za3za3 2]

2 hours ago, UgotChris said:

I actually did the same thing and got married through Utah county online with my wife (who was in brazil) in May because it was the only way I could travel to Brazil with the travel restrictions. I lived in Utah and it was actually my local county and I was able to get the marriage certificate apostilled without any problems. We were able to register our marriage in Brazil without any problems either. We've been in Brazil since June and filed the I-130 in August so we're still waiting for the approval. I'll let you know what happens one way or the other.

Hi UgotChris,

 

That's great to hear actually! I know also the Israeli authorities have accepted a number of marriages that have been registered with the local authorities that were done online vie Utah County. It was in the local news. If you get any updates on your case, please let me know! Would love to hear how it progresses.

[navypilot29 16]

The marriage will be valid but USCIS will not accept it until the marriage is consummated.  Since you will be present and can prove to USCIS that you have been physically together it is legal.   That is according to my attorney.  

[za3za3 2]

2 hours ago, navypilot29 said:

The marriage will be valid but USCIS will not accept it until the marriage is consummated.  Since you will be present and can prove to USCIS that you have been physically together it is legal.   That is according to my attorney.  

Thanks for the feedback navypilot29!