I do! Its going to be a hard international battle!

[Rowie]

My partner Shaylon and I would give anything to get married to join our love for one another. But we have a huge hurdle. Shay is an American currently serving 13 years in Ely state prison in nevada and I live and am an Australian citizen. I have tried to look up what I need to do but keep going around in circles. Im getting really dizzy and have no Idea of where 2 look next. Any info on prison weddings would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[flygirlaa2]

Shaylon needs to find out at his prison how to go about it or....maybe marriage by proxy in one of the states that allows that would work. I can send you all the info you need to get it done in texas if you want to go that route. You could get him to fill out the papers and notarize them then take a vacation and come here to do it. I believe there are other states that hve the marriage by proxy, but I am just not sure which ones. Hopefully someone will come along who can help better than me.

I really would like to be the first here to congratulate you.

[chuysruca]

Dear Rowie:

Under "Prison Profiles" I found the link for NV. If you haven't already tried it here it is:

http.//ndoc.state.nv.us/ncis/

My second suggestion would be to post a message to NV under State forums.

If I think of anything else, I'll let you know. Good luck and take care.

[Phil in Paris]

Rowie

Have you contacted the American consulate in Australia ? The closest to your place is in Melbourne.Here's the address:
CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES
553 ST KILDA ROAD,
MELBOURNE, VIC, 3004
Tel: (61) (03) 9526 5900 (general inquiries only)
Fax: (61) (03) 9510 4646

Note: All visitors must produce acceptable Photo I.D. to be admitted
from ground floor lobby to the Consular section. No bags or parcels,
eg. handbags, briefcases, backpacks, shopping bags etc. OR mobile
phones are permitted in Consular area.


I hope this will help you
All the best
Phil


Fiancées/Finacés Visas (K-Visas)


Telephone advice on visas is available by calling 1902-941-641 or 1800-687-844 (charges apply). The 24-hour information line contains the same information as this website.

IN GENERAL

The Immigration and Nationality Act provides nonimmigrant visa classification (K-1) for aliens proceeding to the United Sates to marry American citizens. The marriage must be concluded within 90 days of their admission into the United States. Following the marriage, the alien spouse must apply to the Immigrant and Naturalization Service (INS) to establish a record of entry for conditional permanent residence status. After two years, the alien may apply to the Immigration Service for removal of the conditional status.

PETITION

To establish K - 1 visa classification for an intended alien spouse, an American citizen must file a petition, Form I-129F, with the Immigration and Naturalization Service Regional Service Center having jurisdiction over the place of the petitioner’s residence in the United States. Such petitions may not be adjudicated abroad. Both petitioner and beneficiary must be legally able and willing to conclude a valid marriage in the United States. The petitioner and beneficiary must have previously met in person within the past 2 years unless the Attorney General waives that requirement. The approved petition will be forwarded by INS to the American Consular office where the alien fiancée(e) will apply for his or her visa.

MINOR CHILDREN

The minor children of a K - 1 beneficiary derive "K-2" nonimmigrant visa status from the parent so long as the children are named in the petition. A separate petition is not required if the children accompany or follow the alien fiancée(e) within one year from the date of issuance of the K-1 visa. Thereafter, a separate immigrant visa petition is required.

DOCUMENTATION

Upon receipt of an approved petition, the American consular officer will notify the beneficiary and give him or her the necessary forms and instructions to apply for a "K" visa. Since a fiancée(e) visa applicant is an intending immigrant, he or she must meet most of the same documentary requirements of an immigrant visa applicant. In addition to the prescribed application forms and photographs, the following documents are normally required:

Valid Passport
Birth Certificate
Divorce decree or Death Certificate of any previous spouse
Police Certificates from all places lived since age 16
Medical Examination
Evidence of support
Evidence of valid relationship with the petitioner
Passports and medical examinations for any accompanying children
Payment of visa fee, if applicable (see below)
VISA ISSUANCE

As soon as the processing of a case is completed and applicant has all necessary documents, a consular officer will interview the fiancée(e) to determine eligibility for a K visa. applicants who have a communicable disease, or have a dangerous physical or mental disorder; are drug addicts; have a committed serious criminal acts, including crimes involving moral turpitude, drug trafficking, and prostitution; are likely to become a public charge; have a used fraud or other illegal means to enter the United States; or are ineligible for citizenship, must be refused a visa. The two-year foreign residence requirement for former exchange visitors is also applicable. If necessary, the consular officer will assist the applicant in applying for a waiver of ineligibility from the Attorney General. If found eligible, a visa will be issued gratis, valid for one entry during a period of 6 months.

However, if on the day of the interview it is determined that the applicant needs to submit additional documentation, those additional documents must be mailed to this office. He/she will also be required to include a pre-paid self-addressed 3kg Express Post envelope. This envelope will be used to mail the visa to the applicant once it is issued.


FEES

There are two parts to the non-immigrant visa fee: the application fee and the issuance fee.

Application Fee - All applicants, regardless of nationality and visa category, must pay a fee to process the application. This fee is non-refundable and is in addition to any other fees that apply. The fee should be paid at an Australia Post office. Attach the post office receipt to the application.

Issuance Fee - Issuance fees vary by nationality and visa category. The issuance fee is in addition to the application fee paid at Australia Post. The issuance fee is payable to the "U.S. Consulate" as a bank cheque or money order. Personal or company cheques and credit cards are not accepted.

Click here for the current visa application and issuance fees .



For visa applications and more information faxed or mailed to you, call 1902-941-641 (charges apply )


Download Non-Immigrant Visa Form (DS-156)
Download Supplemental Non-Immigrant Visa Form (DS-157)

[emme]

wow, you've gotten a lot of great advice. i hope it goes well. i wish you all the best...

emme

[Rowie]

I must say i am amazed at the help I have recieved. I will fowwow up on all leads and see where they take me. once again I thank you very much.

[lulu]

Good Luck.