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Just a follow-up, the plan has worked out perfect so far - we applied for renewal of her B2 visa in early May, then got hitched in her home town after visa was in hand. Now we've got that "time-in-service" clock ticking, should be good to go for 10 year green card after 2 years (or longer as whenever life takes me back to the US)! Thanks again!

Thanks again to all for your feedback - it's pretty clear to me now my various options and general timeline for when I should initiate any immigration processes. Happy holidays!

Awesome! Thanks for all the invaluable advice! Will likely get married quickly (location TBD), then worry about immigration visas if/when the need arises. Now can focus on wedding details without the other headaches. Thanks again!

I've seen some similar postings, but nothing quite like my situation: Just got engaged on Christmas Day! Now looking for best strategy for the marriage - US or China. Some background: 1) I've been living in GZ for 3 years, and have current contract through 2012 (though likely to extend at least 2 more years after that) 2) My fiancee (then girlfriend) got a B2 visa about 6 months ago, and accompanied me to the US for my sister's wedding. So - can (should) I take advantage of her current B2 visa and get hitched in US, or get married in China and follow normal CR1 process? Since I intend to stay in China at least 3 more years, I have the luxury of time. But is there any benefit to getting married first in the US? My main short term goal is to maintain her travel flexibility - definitely want to visit US next Christmas, so at that timeframe, we're either renewing her B2, or in the CR1 process. Or can she travel to US during CR1 process if its clear we both work and live in China? Any feedback is appreciated!