This is a bit of a convoluted question, but I would greatly appreciate any help offered. Let me preface this by saying that I am writing a story, and that is what my question is pertaining to.
In my story, there is a female character who is not a US citizen. She is on a post-doc visa. While in the states, she meets a man and wants to marry him. 1) Do they have to meet with immigration before getting married? 1b) If so, what is the process? 2) How long will they be under observation after marriage? 3) Is there any reason she has to go back to her home country before getting married? 4) Is there any way they will be able to end their marriage without any legal penalty shortly after getting married?
In my story, there is a female character who is not a US citizen. She is on a post-doc visa. While in the states, she meets a man and wants to marry him. 1) Do they have to meet with immigration before getting married? 1b) If so, what is the process? 2) How long will they be under observation after marriage? 3) Is there any reason she has to go back to her home country before getting married? 4) Is there any way they will be able to end their marriage without any legal penalty shortly after getting married?