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Support Topic: Supporting Couples

Marrying Foreigners

What documentation is needed when a non-US citizen is being married in the United States? If one or both parties of a couple are not US citizens, and not permanent residents (Green Card holders), then there are specific rules to be followed. It doesn't matter what their country of origin is. They apply to all foreign nationals. As a wedding officiant, you can provide valuable guidance to couples. If the couple intends to reside in the United States:  The foreign national must receive a K-1 visa from the US Consulate, and the marriage must take place within 90 days of entering the . . .