Hinesville, GA Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

Your questions raise significant immigration-related issues. A short answer: yes you may have a wedding ceremony in Mexico and then have another wedding ceremony in the U.S. A slightly longer answer: entering the U.S. with a visitor's visa after becoming married in Mexico and while having an intention to live permanently in the U.S. could constitute visa fraud, with potentially very harsh immigration consequences. Petitioning for a spouse to join you in the U.S. and then apply to become a Permanent Resident can take significantly longer than petitioning for a fiance to join you in the U.S. and then marry and apply to become a Permanent Resident. There really is no substitute for you and your fiance to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, could advise about eligibilities, options and strategies to attain your goals, and who then could offer legal representation in the often complex application process.

You need to establish that you entered into the relationship with bona fide intentions. You will have to do this through the filing of a waiver. Contact an immigration lawyer for help.

As he is in valid immigration status, after you marry, you file the relative petition and he files for adjustment of status. Please note that his F-1 visa for travel will not likely be re-issued after you petition for him. You should consult with an immigration attorney to determine the best timing of the filing.