Need advice on which approach to take to get married in the US

[Dashinka 24,706]

13 hours ago, zipline3022 said:

That's interesting. I just looked up the Zoom Utah wedding and it seems like it's seen as illegitimate in the eyes of immigration officials? I'm not sure. 

It’s legitimate for the purposes of immigration once the married couple meet “consummate” the marriage after (or during) the ceremony.

[JeanneAdil 6,606]

there was a lot of work plus travel to several cities and tons of paperwork to marry in Moroc too

but its a lot easier and faster and less expensive than going thru the AOS after marriage in the US

 

 

[zipline3022 0]

2 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

That is just not true.....I suggest you study the guides here.  You seem to be misinformed about multiple things  The immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and money.

Thanks for the very helpful reply. You're adding a lot of value to the thread.

[Crazy Cat 42,032]

15 hours ago, zipline3022 said:

Get married almost immediately after getting into the US and then leave the country on the specified departure date. Wait a few months (90 days?), and then apply for the CR1.

There is no reason to wait to file for a spousal visa if you have been married and you have consummated the wedding.  The sooner you apply, the sooner the visa will be issued.  Good luck.  I hope you have a smooth journey. 

[Chocobo 196]

2 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

There is no reason to wait to file for a spousal visa if you have been married and you have consummated the wedding.  The sooner you apply, the sooner the visa will be issued.  Good luck.  I hope you have a smooth journey. 

^^ This!

 

As a side, you can get married on a tourist visa and then file for AOS.  You cannot plan to use a tourist visa to get married and file for AOS.  That is immigration fraud.  Be very careful on that.  

[zipline3022 0]

3 hours ago, Chocobo said:

^^ This!

 

As a side, you can get married on a tourist visa and then file for AOS.  You cannot plan to use a tourist visa to get married and file for AOS.  That is immigration fraud.  Be very careful on that.  

 

5 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

There is no reason to wait to file for a spousal visa if you have been married and you have consummated the wedding.  The sooner you apply, the sooner the visa will be issued.  Good luck.  I hope you have a smooth journey. 

Thank you for the info! I have one detail that we're not sure if it would be okay or not. When filling up the online form DS-160, it asks where I'm going to stay and if I know someone who lives there. Should I put her address & the relationship as (Fiancee) in the states since I'm actually gonna be staying there? or would that just make it very difficult for me to get the approval? cause otherwise, I would have to book a hotel room. Also noting that I do have strong ties to Egypt; Since I work for a multinational corporation & mortgage to pay off every quarter.

Edited June 28, 2022 by zipline3022

[Boiler 45,897]

So now you are applying for a B?

 

Complete is with whatever the truth is.

 

Is there now a different plan? Is she moving?

[zipline3022 0]

Just now, Boiler said:

So now you are applying for a B?

 

Complete is with whatever the truth is.

 

Is there now a different plan? Is she moving?

What are you talking about? I need to fill out the DS-160 to apply for the said TOURIST VISA. How is that very confusing?

[Boiler 45,897]

Hopefully one of the mods will move it to the visitor visa forum 

[zipline3022 0]

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Hopefully one of the mods will move it to the visitor visa forum 

The question is still regarding visiting the US to get married. I just need to know if it would be fine to put her name, address and relationship on the tourist visa application or not. Thank you for the added value to the thread! StackOverflow all over again! 

[Boiler 45,897]

42 minutes ago, zipline3022 said:

The question is still regarding visiting the US to get married. I just need to know if it would be fine to put her name, address and relationship on the tourist visa application or not. Thank you for the added value to the thread! StackOverflow all over again! 

If that is where you are staying absolutely 

[dwheels76 5,468]

Just an FYI you have quite a wait until you even get a interview date here's the wait for Cairo. so you looking at end of 2023. So consider that.

[zipline3022 0]

53 minutes ago, dwheels76 said:

Just an FYI you have quite a wait until you even get a interview date here's the wait for Cairo. so you looking at end of 2023. So consider that.

I already know about this. So many people were able to reschedule to sooner dates (I've read very recent experiences)

[SalishSea 18,063]

9 hours ago, zipline3022 said:

The question is still regarding visiting the US to get married. I just need to know if it would be fine to put her name, address and relationship on the tourist visa application or not. Thank you for the added value to the thread! StackOverflow all over again! 

No need to be snarky to those trying to help you.  

 

People are understandably confused if you appear to be posting as both the USC and the foreign fiance.

 

There is no sponsorship or petition for a B visa, and the applicant needs to apply for it herself, and be truthful about US contacts and ties (or lack thereof) to home.

[zipline3022 0]

10 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

No need to be snarky to those trying to help you.  

 

People are understandably confused if you appear to be posting as both the USC and the foreign fiance.

 

There is no sponsorship or petition for a B visa, and the applicant needs to apply for it herself, and be truthful about US contacts and ties (or lack thereof) to home.

it's just a simple letter from the person you're going to be staying with to be presented during the visa interview. 
https://citizenpath.com/faq/sample-invitation-letter-for-visitor-visa/#:~:text=Sample Invitation Letter for Visitor Visa%3A Friends&text=I would like to invite,to stay longer if needed.