Curious1usa
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Immigration status has no bearing on whether two people can be married in the US. As long as the couple meets all state and local requirements, the wedding can proceed.
The impact that the marriage will have on the foreign national's US immigration status is an entirely different issue. The US citizen spouse may, if so inclined, petition through DHS/CIS for the foreign national spouse to change status from non- immigrant, to Lawfully Admitted Permanent Resident.
Alie
Yes a USC can marry a foreign vistor to the US. There are 2 options on how to file for Adjustment of Status:
1. The proper & legal way is, after marriage your spouse will return to country of origin and file for the K-3 or CR1 visa.
2. Your spouse can stay in the US after the marriage and apply for Adjustment of Status, but will not be able to leave the US until Permanent Resident status is given.
However, you should be aware that doing this method will mean that you will have to prove to immigration that there was absolutely no intent to marry & remain in the US at the time of entry to the US. If there was intent to marry & remain on a tourist visa before entering the US then you will have committed immigration fraud. Also if your application is denied, you will not be able to appeal the decision and will be deported.
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