2025 is marked by President Donald Trump's strict immigration policy, banning travelers from about 39 countries. Many African nations face a complete US travel ban, which means no travel to the US, including for marriage. Still, those from countries allowed visitor visas may legally marry in the US on such a visa. Immigration attorney Brad Bernstein said, "If you come in and get married and then fly home, no problem." He added, "But if you are coming on a visitor's visa and planning to stay after you get married, you need to know the 90-day rule." The 90-day rule means if you marry within 90 days of entering the US on a tourist visa and then apply for a Green Card, immigration may claim you lied about your intent. Bernstein explained, "You said you were coming to visit, you got married, and applied for your Green Card. You had the intention of getting your Green Card and no intention of visiting. That's misrepresentation and that just destroys your case." His advice is to visit first, stay over 90 days, then if you choose to marry, you can change your status safely. "Then you marry. Then you adjust your status. That keeps you safe, that gets you a work permit in 90 days and a Green Card in less than a year." The rule helps USCIS and US consulates judge if a visa applicant's intent is genuine. Marrying a US citizen after 90 days does not automatically imply fraud but does not guarantee approval either. To follow the legal path, enter the US on a valid visitor visa with honest plans to visit. If you decide to marry a US citizen after arrival, apply for a status change based on this "good-faith change of plans," ensuring you stay on the right side of immigration laws.