Where to marry ? France, or USA ?

HK · Post by HK » Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:30 am

Hi board,

I am French and my girlfriend is american. We want to marry and live in the USA. Is it better to marry in France, or marry in the USA with a K1 visa ?

Thanks in advance,

-HK

Marco 72 · Post by **Marco 72** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:39 am

HK wrote:I am French and my girlfriend is american. We want to marry and live in the USA. Is it better to marry in France, or marry in the USA with a K1 visa ?

Depends on what you mean by "better".

HK · Post by HK » Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:36 pm

Yes, I should have been more specific. For me the best option is the one that minimizes the amount of time where I am in the US without being allowed to work there.

Marco 72 · Post by **Marco 72** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:46 pm

HK wrote:Yes, I should have been more specific. For me the best option is the one that minimizes the amount of time where I am in the US without being allowed to work there.

From what you write it seems to me that it would be best for you to get married (anywhere) and then to apply for a US immigrant visa. That way you'd be able to look for a job as soon as you arrive in the US. With a K1 visa you may have problems. You may not be work authorised at the beginning, and even if you are potential employers may be reluctant to hire you until your adjustment of status is complete.

HK · Post by HK » Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:41 am

ok, thank you very much. Is there a place where I can find the typical duration for processing an IV request ?

Many thanks,

-HK

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Where to marry ? France, or USA ?

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