Q: Does America recognize online virtual marriage? if so what are the steps?
I am a Yemeni citizen residing as a tourist in Egypt, and my American fiancée is currently in the United States, because we cannot get married in Egypt because we both do not have actual residence according to Egyptian laws, and we cannot get married in Yemen because of the current situation. I have read about marriage online and I want to know if it is Legal in the US and does it actually act as a valid marriage contract?
if so would you please tell me what are the steps to do it? and i really appreciate your time and effort in advance
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The U.S. does not regard online proxy marriages as valid or legitimate. If you read it is a valid marriage, then it is a scam. Your US fiancee may file for a K-1 Fiancee visa for you to come to the United States to marry within 90 days of your admission.
That is the right, proper and correct protocol for your immigration purposes.
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Online virtual marriage is not recognized as a legal form of marriage in the United States. In order to have a legally recognized marriage in the US, both parties must physically be present and get married in person, usually in the presence of a licensed officiant or judge.
If you and your fiancée are unable to physically be present in the same location to get married, you may want to consider other options, such as postponing the wedding until you can be together in person or getting married in a third country that allows non-residents to get married.
It's also worth noting that the rules and requirements for getting married in the US vary by state, so you would need to research the requirements for the state where you would like to get married. Generally, you will need to obtain a marriage license, which usually requires identification, proof of age, and possibly other documents, such as divorce decrees or death certificates if either of you have been previously married.
I hope this information is helpful to you, and I wish you the best of luck in your wedding planning.
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