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Law Offices of Svetlana Boukhny | Svetlana Boukhny
No, you just need to get married and then file for his permanent residence on the basis of marriage once you are legally married.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/30/2011
Serbinin Law Firm LLC | Igor Serbinin
Nothing to file before you have marriage certificate.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 11/18/2011
Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC | Lynne Feldman
No other than applying for a license. After marriage you need to file all adjustment documents and will likely also need the Waiver of Immunities.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/18/2011
American Immigration Services, PLLC | Lani M. Nau
No, but you will need to file for a petition for an alien spouse and an adjustment of status once you are married, along with all your supporting documents. eg marriage certificate, birth certificates, etc.
Answer Applies to: District of Columbia
Replied: 11/17/2011
Law Offices of Ricky Malik | Ricky Malik
If he is legal in diplomatic status, he will have to give up those immunities and possibly get permission to adjust from his country's diplomatic mission in the U.S. and/or the U.S. State Department.
Answer Applies to: Virginia
Replied: 11/17/2011
Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal | Alexander Segal
You do not need to file any documents prior to the marriage. However, your husband may need to file additional documents if you intend to petition for him as he is a diplomat. You and your fianc should consult with an immigration attorney so your fiancs position can be discussed and a determination made as to what forms are needed to process any immigration petitions.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 11/17/2011
Law Office of Christine Troy | Christine Troy
You do not need to file immigration papers before you marry. If he is in A status, then he will need to sign certain papers prior to applying for a green card in the US, if that is his intent.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/16/2011
Adam B. King, Attorney at Law PC | Adam Bruno King
No. You can get married and file the I-130 and associated papers afterwards.
Answer Applies to: Idaho
Replied: 11/16/2011
Law Offices of Kenneth Wincorn P.C. | Kenneth Wincorn
You do net need to file anything unless you need to bring him on a fiance visa.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 11/16/2011
Immigration Attorneys, LLP | Robert R. Gard
Short answer, no. Once married and filing for permanent resident status, your husband will need to file an obscure immigration form, an I-508, if I recall correctly, to waive any diplomatic protections afforded through his current status.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 11/16/2011
Law Office of Lonnie Hank Robin | Lonnie Hank Robin
Nothing needs to be filed before marriage; however, in order for the county clerk to issue a marriage license, you must present a valid government issued document (passport, drivers license, etc) to establish your identity and age. I suggest that you and your fiance consult with an experienced immigration attorney to ensure that he will be able to remain in the U.S. as a resident alien following your marriage.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 11/16/2011
Fong & Associates | William D. Fong
No, but your fiance will likely need to sign the I-508, waiver or privileges and immunities if he is here as an A or G.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 11/16/2011
