Dave

Hello,
I have a US Citizen friend who is desperately mad on an english guy and they
are looking to get married.

I have a few questions.

1. They plan on having a big ceremony next summer, but because they want to
be together - they are planning on getting married as soon as the K1 is
approved - do you know if by having a big ceremony after the marriage, it
will create unwarranted suspicion or does it just re-enforce the concept
that the marriage is legitimate ?

2. He is planning on coming over for just a vacation on a visa waiver (but
will go home after less than 90 days). If they start the K1 application
process before he comes over, will it put his entry at the US at risk for
the visa waiver visit?

3. What if they start the process once he is over here -- what are the
risks? Should they wait until his visa waiver stay is over? Might he get
deported because it might show an intent to stay? (even though that wont be
his intent).

4. How long does the K1 process usually take.

Note: - he understands he must travel back to the UK to get the visa (or at
least leave the US) - He understands its not valid to switch from visa
waiver to a visa.

Thanks
Dave

K

Dave wrote:

    > Hello,
    > I have a US Citizen friend who is desperately mad on an english guy and
    > they are looking to get married.
    > I have a few questions.
    > 1. They plan on having a big ceremony next summer, but because they want
    > to be together - they are planning on getting married as soon as the K1 is
    > approved - do you know if by having a big ceremony after the marriage, it
    > will create unwarranted suspicion or does it just re-enforce the concept
    > that the marriage is legitimate ?
    > 2. He is planning on coming over for just a vacation on a visa waiver (but
    > will go home after less than 90 days). If they start the K1 application
    > process before he comes over, will it put his entry at the US at risk for
    > the visa waiver visit?
    > 3. What if they start the process once he is over here -- what are the
    > risks? Should they wait until his visa waiver stay is over? Might he
    > get deported because it might show an intent to stay? (even though that
    > wont be his intent).
    > 4. How long does the K1 process usually take.
    > Note: - he understands he must travel back to the UK to get the visa (or
    > at least leave the US) - He understands its not valid to switch from visa
    > waiver to a visa.
    > Thanks
    > Dave

From things that I have read on here and elsewhere on the net, your guy may
want to bring along proof that he is still tied to the UK via employment,
lease agreement or mortgage.

I myself am in a similar situation. I recently got back from London and
will be filing a petition for my fiance shortly. She wants to come over in
the mean time but we decided against it as she would be bringing along two
children.. you have the extra Visa Waiver form to deal with as well as any
raised eyebrows through customs. No gaurantees going through customs.