marrying in the usa

11-04-2006, 09:42 AM

i was wondering if i went to the usa on a visa waiver program would i be allowed to marry my usa boyfriend and stay there not returning to the uk. And how i would go about it.

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11-04-2006, 12:13 PM

> i was wondering if i went to the usa on a visa waiver program would i
> be allowed to marry my usa boyfriend and stay there not returning to
> the uk. And how i would go about it.
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> mind night.
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> posted via:
> http://www.visaforyou.org/eng/

You can marry your boyfriend while here on the VWP but you need to leave
the US before your VWP expires (it's valid for 90 days) and start the
spousal visa process in the UK. The spousal visa will allow you to re-
enter the US and adjust your status to permanent resident.

It is illegal to enter the US on the VWP (or tourist visa) with
immigration intent. Assuming you are outside the US right now, by asking
how to "go about it" you have effectively already demonstrated
immigration intent, at least in my opinion.

You might consider doing a forum search using the keywords "10
foot pole". This question has been asked and answered countless
times already.

~ Jenney