What does someone need to marry a foreign bride?
If you are planning on marrying a non-citizen, looking into United States government regulations on foreign brides and husbands will make your wedding planning process much easier.Form I-129FU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services–or USCIS–suggests you first petition (on behalf of your fiancé) for an alien fiancé using form I-129F from the Department of Homeland Security. There is a $455 filing fee.Sending the FormGo to the USCIS website to look up the location where you need to send your completed form I-129F; the location depends on your current state.If the Petition is AcceptedIf the petition is accepted, your future bride must obtain a visa; she can do this at either a U.S. Embassy or a consulate abroad.90-Day Wedding Time FrameIf your petition to marry an alien fiancé is accepted, your fiance may arrive in the United States, and you must marry within 90 days.WarningIf you are not married before 90 days, your fiance must leave the United States or she will be violating U.S.
