UK citizen wishes to marry U.S citizen, confused

[Davis1]

Originally Posted by dazuk

I have just got back from a 90 day stay in the states and have decided that would like to marry my girlfriend. I would like to get married as soon as possible ideally in the USA. I have heard that under the VWP if you have intent to marry then they will not let you in the country? or grant a visa at a later stage. I would not stay under the VWP just stay for say 2 weeks and get married

Does actually know of anyone that has got married in the states while using the VWP?

or is it best for my girlfriend to apply for a K1 visa for me?? and then get married ?

hope someone can help

Get her to file for the K-1 for you straight away
http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/A2eng.pdf

[dazuk]

thanks for the advice,things are becomming clearer.

Do i take it that it doesnt matter how long i stay on the vwp when i go to the states and get married as i can only go for about 10 days?

does she need to apply for the CR1 visa while i am there or does it need to be submitted in the UK?

[Fatbrit]

Originally Posted by dazuk

Do i take it that it doesnt matter how long i stay on the vwp when i go to the states and get married as i can only go for about 10 days?

You can stay as long as they give you on the I-94W. It's usually 90 days or nothing. So 10 days should be fine. Remember that you may need to prove strong ties to your home country to convince them you are not going to immigrate on that trip. Wedding paraphernalia in your luggage will raise suspicions otherwise.

Originally Posted by dazuk

does she need to apply for the CR1 visa while i am there or does it need to be submitted in the UK?

Your finance starts the ball rolling by filing an I-130 and any other necessary forms straight after you're married. She'll be petitioning for a CR1 immigrant visa for you. Find the forms and instructions at USCIS Home Page

[dazuk]

brilliant, thank you so much for the advice.

do you think its safe to leave a bit of time before i go back seeing that i was out there for the max 90 days?