US Citizen Living in Different Country While Waiting on Green Card Approval

[cncr3con 0]

Hello Guys,

 

I had an idea and am wondering the legality of it. I'm sure you guys have seen this before. I recently asked about a tourist visa in another forum, but this idea came to mind as well. 

 

If I decide to go to my fiance's country (South Africa), marry her, stay there until her green card application is approved, and then return back to the US, can we legally do that?

 

Thank you for your help guys! I appreciate it!

[Boiler 45,486]

You may need a joint sponsor but many do that.

 

I have no knowledge of S African law  and even if it is practical.

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On 10/8/2023 at 6:29 AM, cncr3con said:

Hello Guys,

 

I had an idea and am wondering the legality of it. I'm sure you guys have seen this before. I recently asked about a tourist visa in another forum, but this idea came to mind as well. 

 

If I decide to go to my fiance's country (South Africa), marry her, stay there until her green card application is approved, and then return back to the US, can we legally do that?

 

Thank you for your help guys! I appreciate it!

Yes, that is allowed by the USA.  How you go about getting approval to stay in South Africa is another matter not related to the US immigration process.  You will still need to qualify as the sponsor.  Will your income continue during your stay abroad and from the same source once you come back to the USA?