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jessycruz
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Posted: 24 June 2012 at 22:14

well, that's why I'm here trying to figure out the "smart" way...cause really I am marrying him because we love each other and have been dating for such a long time...visa or not... we want to be together...just not sure the smartest way to go...

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Steven
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Posted: 25 June 2012 at 08:04

I don't think you should worry any more about this until you get back to the U.S. for your next semester but, at that point, search out a good immigration lawyer in Utah and tell him/her your situation. Ask them for a quote ahead of time for the cost of a consultation. They usually charge around $100. I dealt with four different immigration lawyers over the years and this was standard practice. If you continue to use them to handle your paperwork they deduct the $100 from their fee.

Don't look for an answer on this website. All that you will get is opinions, including from me.

However, I do know enough about marriage and Green Cards to know that doing what you want to do could be problematic. Once you marry a U.S. citizen you are supposed to stay in the U.S. until your permanent residency is decided. There is some subjectivity from case to case which is why you want to take a conservative approach to the issue.

I'm pretty sure that what you want to do can be done but it takes a little creativity which a lawyer can help with.

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Elza Maria
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Posted: 06 July 2012 at 13:58

I'm sorry about my english!
If you get married in the USA, vocer can bring your marriage certificate American consular original (stamped by the Consulate of Brazil where the wedding took place) and register your marriage here in Brazil.
This way, your girlfriend may make the request for a permanent visa in Brazil and you can enter with a visa for a spouse visa to live and work in USA.
I advise you not to casra on a tourist visa in use because it then becomes harder for you to ask your esposo.para visa to marry in the USA, you must apply for a fiance visa.
If you need more information on how to register your marriage here in Brazil, please visit our www.casamentocivil.com.br

thank you
Elza

Elza Maria B. da Cunha Costa
www.casamentocivil.com.br

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jessycruz Newbie Joined: 19 June 2012 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 24 June 2012 at 22:14
	well, that's why I'm here trying to figure out the "smart" way...cause really I am marrying him because we love each other and have been dating for such a long time...visa or not... we want to be together...just not sure the smartest way to go...
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Steven Senior Member Joined: 05 April 2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 1109	Posted: 25 June 2012 at 08:04
	I don't think you should worry any more about this until you get back to the U.S. for your next semester but, at that point, search out a good immigration lawyer in Utah and tell him/her your situation. Ask them for a quote ahead of time for the cost of a consultation. They usually charge around $100. I dealt with four different immigration lawyers over the years and this was standard practice. If you continue to use them to handle your paperwork they deduct the $100 from their fee. Don't look for an answer on this website. All that you will get is opinions, including from me. However, I do know enough about marriage and Green Cards to know that doing what you want to do could be problematic. Once you marry a U.S. citizen you are supposed to stay in the U.S. until your permanent residency is decided. There is some subjectivity from case to case which is why you want to take a conservative approach to the issue. I'm pretty sure that what you want to do can be done but it takes a little creativity which a lawyer can help with.
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Elza Maria Newbie Joined: 05 July 2012 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 26	Posted: 06 July 2012 at 13:58
	I'm sorry about my english! If you get married in the USA, vocer can bring your marriage certificate American consular original (stamped by the Consulate of Brazil where the wedding took place) and register your marriage here in Brazil. This way, your girlfriend may make the request for a permanent visa in Brazil and you can enter with a visa for a spouse visa to live and work in USA. I advise you not to casra on a tourist visa in use because it then becomes harder for you to ask your esposo.para visa to marry in the USA, you must apply for a fiance visa. If you need more information on how to register your marriage here in Brazil, please visit our www.casamentocivil.com.br thank you Elza
	Elza Maria B. da Cunha Costa www.casamentocivil.com.br
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