US Military Deployed or Stationed Overseas

Military service men and women who are stationed overseas and who marry a foreigner generally have specific needs.  Here is a list of immigration matters to consider:

Obtaining a US Visa:  The military and immigration systems are entirely independent of one another.  The fact that someone is in the US military does not [...]

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Is a Marriage Abroad Valid in the U.S.?

Q:  Allan in your experience and knowledge which countries as an alternative can we be married with less red tape then in Russia and that would be mutually recognized by Russia and USA?

David Q. in Colorado

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A:  There are marriage destination wedding spots all over the world.  Las Vegas is one example.  Suppose [...]

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Does She have a Right to a Spousal Visa because we Married?

People often believe that marrying a foreigner gives the foreigner a right to be in the U.S. The U.S. government takes a different view. Here is an example with my answer below:

Question

We have been together for 3 years and finally married on a recent visit to Philippines. I had applied for [...]

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K1 Fiance Visa or CR Marriage Visa – Which is Better?

Question
I am about to go and marry this fine lady (leaving May 13th) – i have read both pros and cons about a CR-1 visa vs a K-1 visa. What is your opinion? and why is one better than the other etc. i feel it is better to marry in China for her family’s [...]

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Certificate of Singleness – Marriage Abroad

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To marry in Sweden you must prove you are eligible to marry. Most countries have a national vital statistics registry for births, deaths, divorces, and so forth. When you register to marry abroad you generally must submit a Certificate [...]

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