QUESTION
Marry non US citizen, not seeking residency. What process?
Asked on Jul 20th, 2018 on Immigration - Washington
More details to this question:
I would like to marry my norwegian fiance, but he is not planning to live in the US and does not intend to apply for residency because his health issues are better served in Norway. We would like to marry in the US, because I have a lot of family here, and we have heard it makes things easier on the Norwegian side, but we are unsure of what we would need to do to make it viable. What is the process that we would need to go through? Is it dependent on the state I have residency in? (Washington)
1 ANSWER
Im not sure of your reasons to marry if you dont plan to live together. If you plan on living in Norway, then the Immigration laws of Norway would apply. However, if you plan to marry and live separately-he in Norway and you in the USA, and just plan on him traveling to visit you here, the Immigration officer will ask him alot of questions about why he intends to visit you when the officer finds out you both are married. That will set off major red flags and may cause your future spouse to not be admnitted on a visitor visa. Consult with counsel to discuss all the facts of your situation and the goals you want to achieve.
Answered on Jul 20th, 2018 at 12:20 PM