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can a J1 holder and USA Citizen marry outside USA ?

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J1 visa holder is currently in USA and has the stamp.  visa says multiple entries allowed.

 

wants to marry usa citizen but wants wedding ceremony outside usa.  can they marry and will J1 visa holder face any issues upon arrival at port of entry ?

 

assuming there is nothing on social media about the marriage. will she be questioned separately or no because she already has the stamp ?

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1 minute ago, Visaman21 said:

J1 visa holder is currently in USA and has the stamp.  visa says multiple entries allowed.

 

wants to marry usa citizen but wants wedding ceremony outside usa.  can they marry and will J1 visa holder face any issues upon arrival at port of entry ?

 

assuming there is nothing on social media about the marriage. will she be questioned separately or no because she already has the stamp ?

Does the J-1 want to file I-485?

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5 minutes ago, Visaman21 said:

how would they know though ?  

Does it matter? J is non immigrant.

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yes thats my point. just because they marry a usa citizen doesnt necessarily mean they have immigrant intent.  you cant assume right. what if the couple want to live outside usa.

 

if J 1 person comes for re-entry to USA, do they still interrogate them or let them pass thru since they already have a stamp.  J 1 person wouldnt even have to disclose they got married. 

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So what is your question?

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6 minutes ago, Visaman21 said:

do they still interrogate them

EVERYONE is subject to questioning by CBP.  It's their job.  All non-immigrants are assumed to have immigrant intent.

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1 hour ago, Visaman21 said:

yes thats my point. just because they marry a usa citizen doesnt necessarily mean they have immigrant intent.  you cant assume right. what if the couple want to live outside usa.

 

if J 1 person comes for re-entry to USA, do they still interrogate them or let them pass thru since they already have a stamp.  J 1 person wouldnt even have to disclose they got married. 

CBP  aren't stupid / 1 person coming on K1 got turned back as there was a tan line on her ring finger

 

And why would she not say so if asked???

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