Visitor's Visa and Marriage

[irnmtn25]

My question: If someone comes over to the US on a visitor's visa and marries a US citizen, will they have to return to their home country for the immigration proceedings to be with their spouse in the US? What is the best way to proceed?

Thanks!

[txh1b]

It is considered fraud to enter US on a visitor visa with an intent to marry.

[PraetorianXI]

It is considered fraud to enter US on a visitor visa with an intent to marry.

With the intent to marry AND file for adjustment of status... not just to marry.

[txh1b]

Well, if a visitor mentions at POE that s/he is going to marry a USC, no matter whether they plan to adjust status or not, they will most likely be denied entry by all means.