What Is the "Marry-on-Tourist-Visa" Package?
This special combined package is designed for couples where the foreign partner is already in the United States on a tourist visa (B-1/B-2) and you want to get married and apply for permanent residence without the foreign partner having to return to their home country.
This process combines elements of both spouse visa processing and adjustment of status, allowing your spouse to remain in the U.S. throughout the entire process once properly married and the adjustment application is filed.
Important Legal Considerations
Intent Matters: The foreign partner must not have entered the U.S. with the preconceived intent to marry and stay permanently, as this would constitute visa fraud. The decision to marry should have developed after legal entry to the U.S.
How This Package Works
We guide you through the proper legal process of marrying in the U.S. and then filing for adjustment of status, ensuring compliance with all immigration laws while maximizing your chances of success.
Key Requirements
Foreign partner must be in valid legal status when married
Evidence that intent to marry developed after U.S. entry
Bona fide marriage documentation
Financial support documentation
Why Choose Our Combined Package?
Expert navigation of complex legal requirements
Comprehensive intent documentation strategy
Complete preparation of all required forms
Marriage relationship evidence compilation
Work authorization application (EAD)
Travel document application (Advance Parole)
Interview preparation and support
Case tracking through green card approval
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it legal to marry on a tourist visa?
Yes, it's legal to get married while on a tourist visa. However, the key legal issue is intent. The foreign partner must not have entered the U.S. with the preconceived intent to marry and immigrate, as this would constitute visa fraud. The decision to marry should have developed after legal entry.
What's the difference between this and a K-1 fiancé visa?
With a K-1 visa, you petition before marriage, your fiancé comes specifically to marry, and you must wed within 90 days. With this package, the foreign partner is already in the U.S. legally, you marry here, and then adjust status. This can be faster if they're already in the U.S. legally.
How do we prove our intent wasn't fraudulent?
We help document the evolution of your relationship, showing that the decision to marry developed after the U.S. entry. This includes correspondence, photos, timeline documentation, and witness statements that demonstrate the genuine progression of your relationship.
Can my spouse work while the case is pending?
Yes, we include the work authorization application in our package. This typically allows your spouse to work within 3-5 months of filing the adjustment application.
Can my spouse travel while the case is pending?
With advance parole, which we include in the package, your spouse can travel internationally and return to the U.S. However, travel should be carefully planned and we provide guidance on the risks and requirements.
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Our Combined CR-1 + AOS Package
Legal analysis and strategy consultation
Intent documentation and evidence compilation
Petition and residency application preparation
Work authorization application
Travel document application
Financial support preparation
Interview preparation
- Legal Strategy & Analysis
- Package Preparation
- Work Authorization Application
- Travel Document Application
- Affidavit of Support
- Interview Preparation