I know it is difficult (paperwork-wise) to get married while in Korea, but is it still difficult if you're stateside on leave?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 06:21:46 -0500

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Feb 22 at 2018 6:57 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 06:57:19 -0500

Excellent question, you should probably talk to your chain of command, and to the chaplain about the matter.

Response by SPC David Willis made Feb 22 at 2018 9:16 AM

SPC David Willis — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:16:51 -0500

If she's American it should be pretty easy to marry stateside, if she's Korean she can probably come for the wedding no problem but the relocation would obviously be the harder part. If she's Korean Id recommend getting her permanent status footwork done first and then marrying her.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Feb 22 at 2018 9:42 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:42:23 -0500

First you want to ensure she is eligible to enter and remain in the US, if not a citizen. You can do this by her applying for a Fiance/wedding visa (may not be the correct title). If she clears this hurdle all systems go. Unfortunately there are times when things for. The past of foreign nationals unwittingly prevent their access to the US. It is worth it to do this right. It would be horrible if you married abroad and she was not able to enter the US. I have seen this first hand in Europe. Thank you for your service.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 5 at 2018 12:41 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:41:16 -0500

More difficult- faxing paperwork around the world does not do well- many thing used to have to be done in person- now you are talking official witness statements, etc.