Can a foreign citizen get married in the United States?

For most couples, deciding where to get married can be challenging. Add in a foreign spouse and U.S. immigration laws, and the task becomes even harder. If you decide to get married in the United States, you will be eligible to apply for Adjustment of Status (AOS).

Can You Bring your spouse to the United States?

Your spouse can remain outside the U.S. until an immigrant visa is issued, or 2. You can apply for a K-3 nonimmigrant (temporary) visa, which allows entry while the initial visa petition is being processed, and allows your spouse to perform the final portions of the application process within the United States.

What happens if you get married outside of the US?

If you marry outside the U.S. and that is where your new spouse lives, you will have two choices: 1. Your spouse can remain outside the U.S. until an immigrant visa is issued, or 2.

What to do if you marry a non u.s.citizen?

After marrying in the United States, you will file Form I-485, which will require biometrics and possibly an interview. If the non-U.S. partner intends to seek employment or travel outside of the United States while the green card application is being processed, he or she must file for a work permit and a travel permit.

For most couples, deciding where to get married can be challenging. Add in a foreign spouse and U.S. immigration laws, and the task becomes even harder. If you decide to get married in the United States, you will be eligible to apply for Adjustment of Status (AOS).

Your spouse can remain outside the U.S. until an immigrant visa is issued, or 2. You can apply for a K-3 nonimmigrant (temporary) visa, which allows entry while the initial visa petition is being processed, and allows your spouse to perform the final portions of the application process within the United States.

If you marry outside the U.S. and that is where your new spouse lives, you will have two choices: 1. Your spouse can remain outside the U.S. until an immigrant visa is issued, or 2.

After marrying in the United States, you will file Form I-485, which will require biometrics and possibly an interview. If the non-U.S. partner intends to seek employment or travel outside of the United States while the green card application is being processed, he or she must file for a work permit and a travel permit.