DAFI36-3112 governs guidance for members stationed overseas who marry citizens of other countries on US immigration-law restrictions.
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DAFI36-3112 addresses statutory authority, command and personnel responsibilities, and marriages involving U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and noncitizens. It requires counseling, addresses leave and travel costs, and identifies assistance with visas, entrance documentation, and related forms.
Applies to: Provide members stationed overseas, when marrying citizens of other countries, guidance on the restrictions of the United States (US) immigration laws.
The admission of noncitizens into the United States is governed by the Immigration and Nationality Act (Title 8, United States Code (USC), Sections (§) 1101, Definitions, et seq.). (paragraph 2)
Title 8 USC (§) 1184(d), Admission of Nonimmigrants, allows for the non-immigrant status for the foreign fiancè or fiancée of a US citizen who seeks to enter the US to conclude a valid marriage in the US within the 90 days after entry. (paragraph 2)
Advised that marriage by itself is not grounds for retention in the overseas command beyond the applicant’s date eligible to return from overseas, nor is it grounds for retention in the Department of the Air Force beyond expiration of term of service. (paragraph 3)
Advised that travel in connection with leave to and from the United States or to and from the overseas command where the marriage is to take place is the responsibility of the individual service member and will be at no expense to the government. (paragraph 3)
Granted leave, consistent with operation and military requirements, to return to the United States to marry a noncitizen fiancé or fiancée. (paragraph 3)