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That's a silly thing to do. You are under no obligation to tell them anything unless they ask you (if you are not planning to do something illegal) and even then you shouldn't volunteer any more information than is required to answer their question. When they ask you what the purpose of your visit is, you can reply "pleasure". Most likely they'll leave it at that. If you do say you are going to marry a US citizen you can expect to be taken to secondary and given your situation possibly be denied entry.gortivy wrote:Basically I will be entering the US under the visa waiver scheme, but with complete honesty, I will state that I am intending to marry, but not to remain.
Yes, I forgot to add this. It's perfectly legal to use the VWP to enter the US as long as you do not intend to stay. However, the VWP is probably abused by many who do plan to adjust status after getting married. So if the OP spills the beans about his wedding plans he should be prepared to thoroughly grilled, and maybe denied entry. If they are planning an expensive wedding it might be a good idea to postpone it until after he has found a job.iamwhoever wrote:Since you qualify to enter via the visa waiver program and do not intend to take up residence in the US after marriage, you are not required to apply for a fiance visa and may enter via the visa waiver program.
Speaking as someone who has "inside" knowledge albeit in the UK, if you fail to disclose material reasons for your visit even if not directly asked, that alone is a sufficient ground for refusal. Believe me when I say IOs aint stupid, if he is found out he will surely be refused with all the repercussions that will entail for him. Better to be honest and up front.Marco 72 wrote:That's a silly thing to do. You are under no obligation to tell them anything unless they ask you (if you are not planning to do something illegal) and even then you shouldn't volunteer any more information than is required to answer their question. When they ask you what the purpose of your visit is, you can reply "pleasure". Most likely they'll leave it at that. If you do say you are going to marry a US citizen you can expect to be taken to secondary and given your situation possibly be denied entry.gortivy wrote:Basically I will be entering the US under the visa waiver scheme, but with complete honesty, I will state that I am intending to marry, but not to remain.
I was in a similar position three years ago when I married my then USC girlfriend in the US (although I did have a job/apartment in London). I wasn't asked any questions about marriage and I didn't tell them. Just to be on the safe side we planned a very inexpensive ceremony and reception, which luckily didn't need to be cancelled.