What to do if my fiancée is in the process of becoming a citizen since he has been a permanent resident for 5 years and we would like to get married?
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What to do if my fiancée is in the process of becoming a citizen since he has been a permanent resident for 5 years and we would like to get married?
He passed the naturalization test and he is waiting for the day of the Oak Ceremony. We would like to get married as soon as possible since my visa expired few months ago and I’m illegal now. Can we do it now or should we wait after the ceremony? I’m afraid that it can interfere with his citizenship.
Asked on November 2, 2012 under Immigration Law, California
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It should not interfere with his swearing in ceremony in any way. However, if you do get married, he will need to disclose that on the sheet that will need to be completed by him prior to the ceremony. It is for information purposes to complete the file and not because it will have any implications. However, you can also just wait until after he is sworn in since you cannot file anything before that time anyway. You can get all the paperwork ready in the meantime and just wait for the naturalization certificate and the marriage certificate once he is sworn in.
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