Summary
To get married in Texas, apply for a marriage license at any county clerks office, wait 72 hours, and have the ceremony officiated. Your fiancé doesnt need to wait for his green card but should avoid international travel without Advanced Parole. If he has already traveled, consult an immigration attorney. Contact Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative for assistance.Full Conversation
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my fiancé won the diversity visa lottery and he is currently residing in us. He got his SSN and he’s waiting for the green card coming through mail. We are planning to get married. What’s the procedure in this case?
Hello ****, congratulations on your upcoming wedding! To get married in the U.S.:
*. Get a marriage license from a county clerk.
*. Have a ceremony officiated by an approved official.
*. The official who performed the ceremony must then submit the marriage certificate to the county.
Can you tell me which state you are in for more specific information?
Texas
Great, in Texas, here are the steps:
*. Apply for a marriage license at any Texas county clerk's office.
*. Wait * hours after receiving your license to get married.
*. Have the ceremony officiated by a religious figure, judge, or justice of the peace.
*. Ensure your officiant files the marriage license with the county clerk within 30 days.
Best wishes on your wedding!
But we need to wait for him to receive the green card right?
No, you don't have to wait for the green card. You can get married as long as he is legally present in the U.S. However, he should avoid leaving the U.S. until he gets his green card.
He’s traveling for work from
Can you please specify where he's traveling to? It's important as traveling outside the U.S. might affect his green card process.
time to time
If your fiancé has to travel internationally for work, it's important that he applies for Advanced Parole with USCIS before travelling. This document allows him to re-enter the U.S. while his green card application is being processed.
He already went out once
If your fiancé has already left the U.S. without Advanced Parole, there might be complications with his green card process. It's recommended to get legal advice. The nearest Immigration Court is in Harlingen, Texas.
When he entered after winning the diversity visa lottery custom told him he can leave and come back
That's interesting, ****. However, it would be wise to confirm this with an immigration attorney or directly from USCIS. Did he receive any official documentation stating he could leave and re-enter the U.S. without affecting his green card process?
No
In this case, it would be best to consult with an immigration attorney. They can provide detailed advice based on the specific circumstances. Would you like me to provide you with contact information for legal aid services in Texas?
Yes thank you
Texas Legal Services Center
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * S IH * Frontage Rd, Austin, TX *
Website: www.tlsc.org He is actually in Houston
Okay, ****. In that case, I can provide you with the contact information for the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative. Would you like that?
Thanks
Great, here are the details for Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative:
Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative
Phone: (*) *-* Address: * Main St, Houston, TX * Website: www.houstonimmigration.org
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Ok thanks
You're welcome, ****! If you have any other questions or need further legal information, don't hesitate to reach out. Congratulations on your upcoming marriage and best of luck with everything.
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