Brooklyn, NY asked in Immigration Law for New York

Q: Can I get married the 1st time meeting my fiance and apply for for him to come to the state

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Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Orlando, FL

A: If you marry your fiancé after meeting first time overseas, then you can’t apply for a fiancé visa. Fiancé visas are available for a future spouse. You would have to sponsor your new spouse for a spousal visa and have her or him process at the overseas consulate.

Svetlana Kats
Svetlana Kats
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Cleveland, OH

A: Hi there. If you are US citizen you can apply for fiancé visa before marrying yurt fiancé , and then when your fiancé comes here on fiancé visa you can marry within 90 days of entry.

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