US Immigration from France

Hi Everyone, So i'm planning to get married to my US partner, as a French citizen (born and raised here), I went to the mayor offices to ask the requirements, and they ask for him to be present for an interview, but he can't until next spring but it's way to late. I was wondering what other ways we can get married maybe in the US ? but will also be married in France as well ?

Does it take a long time to do if we celebrate it around may 2026 and i move around june / july with him

Thank you all !

We are filing for my husband and step-daughter here on K1 and K2. We got married August 21.

I'm a little short on the income requirements for the 125% with him, his daughter and my own children. (just until I graduate nursing school and we'll be fine once he's working.)

We are using a co-sponsor for my husband and step-daughter.

Does the co-sponsor file a seperate I-864? He's married. Does he file with his wife? (They file taxes jointly.)

Is it correct that we do not need to file a separate I-864 for my step-daughter?

What do I check off on my I-864 to indicate that there is a co-sponsor (to cover the fact that I won't meet the

% requirement.)

The doc from the US embassy in France who did his medical exam gave him a hard time about vaccs that he already had (she marked that he didn't have them when he had proof that he did... it was one of the ones you get in 2 or 3 and he had the 3.) He literally got everything that was on the list but apparently they changed the requirement the day before his appointment.

In any case, I think that means we have to get him signed off by a civil surgeon? Where do we go for that? I did do a search and came up with a list of names locally... is it just a doctor with a specific certification from the government?

My husband and step daughter won't be active on my insurance until October. I don't know if it's wise to wait so I guess we're paying oop for that.

Facts that may or may not be relevant:

The co-sponsor does not live with us. He is a family member.

Also, for the I-765, (auth to work) do we have to file for the I-864 first?

Morning y'all!

Nat and I are about done with the K1 and are hoping to submit it next week. Thanks to the help on the last post, we became better educated on the risks of appearing too married and that we cannot have any wedding like celebrations prior to the visa being approved. We have decided to set up an engagement party in France for September of next year and then hold a spot and etc at the family property for October of next year for a wedding. We have contacts in the party business and plenty of support so we won t be booking anything in case the wedding needs to be pushed back until the visa is approved. If it gets approved prior to September, we can turn the engagement party into a simple wedding so his family can join. We will not be sending out any wedding invites and etc until the visa approved, so hopefully that 90 day buffer will give us what we need to set stuff up.

My question is, would that be an appropriate arrangement for everything? We want to ensure we obey all laws and are working to be mindful, but do hope we can enjoy any steps (engagement get togethers and etc) with all the family.

My biggest worry was that his grandmothers wouldn t get to see my dress but the first idea is to include them and his mom virtually with the dress shopping and etc. Hopefully technology will be able to bridge any gaps for the time being.

Hi everyone!!

I am from Texas, and my fianc is from France. We are looking to do the K1 VISA and are starting the paperwork for it. We have some questions about the process as we are looking to set up weddings for both our countries. The current plan is for us to have a ceremony in France in September 2026 and then the American one in October 2026. We are not looking to sign paperwork at those events, just have a party with family and friends. Once the K1 is approved, which hopefully will be around that time, the goal is to have Nathan come over and we get married at the courthouse in that 90-day time frame. Our understanding is that he cannot leave the US once we get formally married and submit that paperwork. What my question is, are there any possible issues with us having these scheduled ceremonies in our countries if we are NOT signing marriage certificates at that time. Unless the K1 VISA is approved, he would maintain his job and have a return flight back to France during any American vacations. Thank you for any advice you can give us as this is new territory for us both.

Good afternoon, everyone. I am helping a relative on their form I 864. He attended his interview in Qatar, and they have asked him how many live in his wife's household and he said, 6. We only put 3 on Part 5 of the original form. 1 for the immigrant 1 for her and 1 for her child. She will not be using the income from her parents but now they want her to submit a new I 864 because she did not include them on there. As far as I know it should be only 3 and not to include the household size unless we use their income. What should I do? Should I just submit I 864 again and add them on Part 5 #7 or should i also submit I 864 A because I am adding them on # 7. The note says to please submit new I 864 Form with accurate household info. Everyone in the house should be included. How can I do that? Your help is truly appreciated. Thank You.