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Hi, I'm Jim Hacking, an immigration lawyer practicing law throughout the United States at our office here in St. Louis, Missouri.
Key Takeaways:
Right now, a lot of people are having a hard time getting a marriage license or getting their marriages processed. They're actually having a hard time having wedding ceremonies, so they're wondering, “If we just do a religious ceremony, will that allow me to sponsor my spouse for a green card or for an immigrant visa?”
The answer to that question is no.
For the most part, religious marriages will not work at USCIS. You have to have a legally valid marriage.
Don't waste ... I mean, it's fine to do religious services, but that's not your official marriage date for purposes of immigration. That's not what's legally binding, and that's not what's going to be able to help you get your spouse here.
If you have questions about legal marriage, marriage patterns, civil marriage, or anything about getting married for immigration purposes, give us a call at 314-675-7595. We'd be happy to help. You can email us at [email protected]. Be sure to join us in our Facebook group, which is called Immigrant Home, and if you like this video, we ask that you please subscribe to our YouTube channel and share it out on social to all your friends and neighbors. Thanks a lot. Have a great day.