Happy April, everyone! As spring blooms, it’s time for some important updates. If you’re one of the many who entered the USA on a tourist visa, tied the knot, and are now contemplating the next steps, this blog is for you! So, stick around. Before we dive in, if you’re seeking personalized advice, you can book a consultation with me for just $99 OFF Today, let’s delve into a burning topic: “Marriage on a Tourist Visa: What’s Next?” If you’re wondering about the necessary steps post-marriage while on a tourist visa, you’ve landed in the right place. Join us as we unpack the essential points and requirements according to USCIS guidelines. Feel free to drop your questions!
Entering the U.S. on a tourist visa and subsequently marrying a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident may open the door to adjusting status and obtaining a green card.
Key requirements include legal eligibility for marriage, a genuine intent to establish a life in the U.S., and meeting all other criteria for adjusting status.
Misrepresentation can arise if an individual enters the U.S. on a tourist visa with the intention to marry and adjust status without disclosing their true intentions at the border.
This could lead to severe consequences, including denial of the green card application, potential deportation, and even being barred from re-entering the U.S. in the future.
Marrying after 90 days of entry on a tourist visa is crucial to avoid raising suspicions of visa fraud or misrepresentation.
USCIS closely scrutinizes marriages occurring shortly after entry, especially if there’s evidence indicating preconceived intent to marry and adjust status.