Legal Question in Immigration Law in Florida

marriage on B2 visa

I'm czech rep.citizen engaged to us citizen(floridian), currently on c1/d visa workin onboard a ship, planning wedding in october in nevada/las vegas - will leave us as c1/d come back as b2 - travel and wedding. Is it legal to get married on b2 visa? Can I stay in US then and apply for green card or shall we leave to czech.rep. and apply from there?


Asked on 3/30/09, 11:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Harris Law Offices of Kravitz and Guerra, P.A.

Re: marriage on B2 visa

It's not that it is illegal. The problem is that you will have preconceived intent to enter the U.S. permanently on a temporary visa. If the Immigration Service catches on to this, it could be problematic. Under today's policies, the Immigration Service should favorably use its discretion to allow you to apply for a green card, but it cannot be advised.

As you also know, C-1 and D Visa holders cannot adjust their status in the U.S. So, if you already have a B-2 Visa in your passport and attempt to re-enter, questions of your intent could also arise. More information about you will be needed, and you should contact an attorney for further assistance.

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Regards,

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Answered on 3/31/09, 11:01 am
Michael Cho Law Offices of Michael Cho

Re: marriage on B2 visa

You may want to read the following article regarding marriage to a US citizen while visiting the US:

http://www.msclaw.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=3&cntnt01returnid=71

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Answered on 3/31/09, 11:09 am


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