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But I am confused as to what document will indicate that she is married? We arent making any legal change in her immigration status right? Would she need to get her passport changed if we got married (irrespective of whether filed I-130 or not)?

Thanks LucyMo.. Just to clarify again - If we marry and she continues on her F-1 status, can we file the I-130 after I get my citizenship? There is no reason for us to start her immigration process as my spouse. She has a valid F-1 immigration status and will not change it until she...

Seems to me like it would be prudent to just wait until I get citizenship? What are the negative points of marrying right after citizenship is granted? Thanks

But wouldnt the re-entry be a problem only if there were a formal I-130 filing or such? What if we dont file for her green card in the US after marrying? Would that still create issues with re-entry? The passport would still be the maiden name and the visa would still be the valid F-1 visa...

So you guys are implying that marriage to an F-1 visa holder within the US will trigger a potential report/inform to INS regarding the marriage? Can someone explain to me how the process works? If I marry in Las Vegas - for instance :) How would the loop be closed? I understand the...

Hello - So I have heard and read a lot of different stories about this topic - and wanted clear direction. I am a US green card holder for the last 3+ years and will be eligible to apply for citizen ship in March 2011 (per citizenship rules). I am going to get married to a US F1 visa holder...