Posted on Nov 1, 2019
What are the regulations of Marrying a non-citizen on US Soil?
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I was asked this question and thought I knew the answer. I spent some time searching, but may have missed it somewhere.
I know if a member of the armed services plans to marry a foreign national out of country they need to put in an application with the area commander.
What if the service member plans to marry a foreign national that is already in the United States for School? Do they need to apply with their commander/installation commander or can they just do it?
I know if a member of the armed services plans to marry a foreign national out of country they need to put in an application with the area commander.
What if the service member plans to marry a foreign national that is already in the United States for School? Do they need to apply with their commander/installation commander or can they just do it?
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There are no regulations on it. The military does not issue wives or regulate them. You can marry whomever, whenever, where ever but the paperwork to get them a green card, sponsorship etc is a whole other beast entirely.
The spouses nationality may highly affect any kind of ongoing/pending security clearance you have though.
The spouses nationality may highly affect any kind of ongoing/pending security clearance you have though.
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Thanks! That is what I thought, but realized I didn't actually know 100% when the Airman asked me.
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Cpl Bernard Bates
I laughed when you said" The Military does not issue wives or regulate them. The Marine Corp used to say" If we wanted you to have a wife we would issue you one." My wife is Japanese, W were married on Okinawa in 1964, after my 4 year enlistment was up. I joined the Army and after 16 months and a pile of paperwork approved by every command up to 2nd Army Hdqs. I was given permission to get married. We have been married 55yrs. Semper Fi.
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You can marry whomever you want wherever you want any time. You will never get in trouble for it. However...getting your new spouse sponsorship, green card, even a visa is an entirely different story.
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TSgt (Join to see)
Appreciate the answer. That is what I assumed, but assumptions tend to get you in trouble!
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