Getting married in NJ

Sommersprosse

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Hi everyone,
I'm so hoping I'm posting this in the right place. So here is my current Situation. I came her 3 years ago on the VWP. So I was inspected, overstayed. I'm engaged to a US-Citizen. We have been together for almost 2 years. I only, the other day realized my passport will expire in 11 days, so now we want to get the marriage liscence. We live in NJ. Where in NJ can I go to get it without being questioned about my status or when I go what will they ask me ? I was given a SSN before when I came here as an Au-Pair years ago. But I won't be able to use that, is that correct ? Has anybody else been through this process in NJ ? I'm very worried that they will question me. Or want to see proof of residency when I go, which I can't provide.
I'd appreciate some feedback !
Everyone be blessed and have a great day !
Thanx a lot !
 
I would check with the city hall of your city (or where you plan to get the marriage license) what documents they ask for.

I got married in NH and they did ask for an ID and a SSN, but never checked my status here (overstayed).

The SSN you got as an AU-Pair will be the same number once you get your AOS, so you can use that one.
 
The basic requirement will be a proof that you are what you say you are i.e your ID. With your passport and your SS card, you should be fine with that.

The other thing is if you are a resident of the city from which you want to get the licence. The law requires either one of the couple must be a resident of the city before they can issue a marriage licence. They request state ID for this but if you dont have it, your recent utility bills like electric bill or a HOME phone bills will be fine. And if you still cant provide that, a notorized letter from your landlord confirming that you live in his/her property will be good. Am from NJ too and i was in your shoes like 6 months ago, i hope this help.
 
You should be ok.

Legal residence is not a requirement to marriage. You can always get a license in NYC and marry there but they will want the ssn that you used when you were an aupair.
You do not have to be a legal resident of NJ to be married. The only requirement is you are over 18. pay the license fee, and there is a 3 day waiting period between license issue and marriage ceremony.


Once you are married you will be able to file AOS from NJ.

Newark Office recently received a memo that gave them direction to adjudicate VWP adjustments. Of course if you file the AOS and are denied you will not be able to appeal USCIS' decision but at this time you are free to file even with an overstay.
 
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NJ does not have strict rules regarding citizenship so I think you'll be fine. I married my Philippine bride there last year and I did not have a problem. Good luck!
 
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