Hi everybody. I have a quick question... I have spent the last two years in Spain studying, legally. First I had a six month visa, and then an extranjero residency card. My card is expiring in June, and within two weeks of that date, I am back on a plane to the United States. I already asked at the local comiseria here, and they said this isn't a problem (over staying my residency card two weeks). However, I will be returning to Spain at the end of July, and marrying my Spanish boyfriend in September.

Long story long, my question is this... Does the 90 day re-entrance waiting period apply to me, even if I was in Spain legally? I figured it didn't since now I am here as a student, and later I will re-enter as a tourist. I also know it is technically not legal to enter without a return ticket, but I'm hoping they will understand why I have not yet purchased it.. as I am not positive as to if we will go back to the States together or if I will apply for my residency card through my marriage.

Thank you for any light you can shed....