Should I marry my US fiance in the UK or US, if we wish to reside in the US after marriage? [closed]

1. Are US marriages Recognised in the UK?
2. How do I marry a US citizen in the UK?
3. Can I marry a US citizen if I overstay my visa?
4. What happens when a US citizen marries a UK citizen?
5. Are you legally married in the UK if you marry abroad?
6. Can my American wife move to the UK?
7. Can I become a US citizen if I marry an American?
8. What happens if I marry an American citizen?
9. Can I bring my boyfriend to the US?
10. Can my US visa overstay be forgiven?
11. Can I marry my boyfriend if he is illegal?
12. What happens if I stay more than 6 months in USA?

Are US marriages Recognised in the UK?

Your marriage or civil partnership will be recognised in the UK if both of the following apply: ... you followed the correct process in the country where you got married. it would be allowed under UK law.

How do I marry a US citizen in the UK?

If you want to get married in the UK, then return back to the US to settle, the US citizen will first need to obtain a Marriage Visitor Visa. It's different than a UK Fiance Visa, which is intended for those settling in the UK. This visa is required to enter the UK with the intent to marry but not settle.

Can I marry a US citizen if I overstay my visa?

If you are a foreign citizen who is in the United States without permission, having overstayed the time permitted under your visa (as shown on your I-94), you can indeed cure the problem if you enter into a bona fide (real) marriage with a U.S. citizen and then apply for adjustment of status (a green card).

What happens when a US citizen marries a UK citizen?

A U.S. citizen marrying a foreign national does not lose U.S. citizenship, nor does he/she automatically acquire U.K. citizenship if marrying a U.K. citizen. Similarly, a foreign national does NOT acquire U.S citizenship simply by marriage to an U.S. citizen.

Are you legally married in the UK if you marry abroad?

Generally speaking, if you follow the legal requirements for a valid marriage in the country in which you marry your marriage contract will be considered valid in the UK. ... A foreign marriage does not need to be, nor can it be, registered in the UK.

Can my American wife move to the UK?

If you're a US Citizen married to an EU Citizen and coming to the UK to live, you do have options for your residency. There are student visas and work visas in addition to the spouse visa. If you do obtain UK residency through marriage, you'll be granted the right to work immediately.

Can I become a US citizen if I marry an American?

You may be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship (naturalization) if for at least the past 3 years you have been a green card holder (permanent resident) through marriage to an American citizen and have lived in the United States the entire time.

What happens if I marry an American citizen?

A marriage green card allows the spouse of a U.S. citizen or green card holder to live and work anywhere in the United States. A green card holder will then have “permanent resident” status until they apply for U.S. citizenship, if they choose to do so. ... Also, you still require sponsorship from your spouse.

Can I bring my boyfriend to the US?

If you are a U.S. citizen who wants to bring your foreign fiancé(e) to the United States in order to get married, you will need to file a Form I-129F, Petition For Alien Fiancé(e). This is the first step to obtaining a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for your fiancé(e).

Can my US visa overstay be forgiven?

There is no waiver or forgiveness for this. But if you did, in fact, file for a change or extension of status before the departure date, and that is eventually granted, none of your overstay will count against you.

Can I marry my boyfriend if he is illegal?

If you are an undocumented immigrant in the United States (sometimes referred to as an "illegal alien"), nothing stops you from marrying a U.S. citizen, or most anyone else you wish to marry. U.S. citizens marry illegal immigrants on a regular basis.

What happens if I stay more than 6 months in USA?

Overstaying your permitted time in the U.S. can be a serious matter. If you overstay by 180 days or more (but less than one year), after you depart the U.S. you will be barred from reentering for three years.