Can we get married in the US on an ESTA then apply for CR1?

[KandB 0]

I'm stuck in a job that's crushing my spirit and pays me next to nothing, and i finally have enough money to afford a two way ticket and an esta application. I really want to just drop everything and visit my partner in the US for two months with an ESTA. he suggested we could get married during my stay. Would this be okay ? We're just wondering if it's a possibility to be able to apply and be together sooner. Thank you for replies. 

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

Marrying while inside the US as a visitor, then leaving is fine.  However, entering the US as a visitor with the intent to stay and adjust status is fraud.  Your spouse can file the I-130 any time after marriage and receiving the marriage certificate.   Seems you will not have a job.  That might raise questions at POE.

Edited March 26, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Timona 4,207]

Quit the job, but save that round trip $$, marry via zoom and go CR-1. Use that ticket money to survive in Czech as long as you can while you wait your CR-1.

 

From what you're saying, you are already planning to come to US with intent to stay and adjust, which is fraud. 

[Sammy_2496 116]

You cannot enter with the US with the intent to stay permanently, that is fraud and you can get your ESTA taken away. The best thing for your situation is a spouse visa. You these options;

Married online via Utah-Meet up in person-File 

Meet up in person-Marry-file.

If your job is affecting your mental health, then i would leave but also make sure you will be financially okay until you get another job. Also if you quit your job and then go to the US soon after for two months, CBP may ask about it and they may deny you entry as some officers may think you have immigration intent...which you have already shown from what i am understanding. Spouse visa will take some time, but it will be worth it in the end! Best of luck to you

Edited March 26, 2023 by Sammy_2496

[Mike E 11,739]

47 minutes ago, Timona said:

, marry via zoom and go CR-1.

agreed 

47 minutes ago, Timona said:

Use that ticket money to survive in Czech as long as you can while you wait your CR-1.

Cannot file I-130 until meeting after the zoom wedding. So someone will be buying a round trip ticket

[pushbrk 12,870]

1 hour ago, Timona said:

Quit the job, but save that round trip $$, marry via zoom and go CR-1. Use that ticket money to survive in Czech as long as you can while you wait your CR-1.

 

From what you're saying, you are already planning to come to US with intent to stay and adjust, which is fraud. 

The above will not work without one of the partners making a trip to see the other AFTER the Zoom wedding.  

[little immigrant 801]

I married on ETSA, returned and filed CR1. It's possible