Marrying in the UK
Dec 20th 2011, 1:10 pm
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Marrying in the UK
How long do you have to wait when entering the UK to marry you man? I was told it takes three months filing before that can happen. What is the alloted time? Could someone please help. I'm confused.
Dec 20th 2011, 1:18 pm
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Re: Marrying in the UK
This is a forum for people who want to come to the USA. You should probably ask your question over at www.uk-yankee.com. They have a similar forum, but for people who want to marry / immigrate to the UK.
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Dec 20th 2011, 1:25 pm
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Re: Marrying in the UK
I'm not talking about a rush marriage. I thinking about when I go to see him and spend sometime there. I don't want to live there forever. We've known each other since June 13th of this year.
Dec 20th 2011, 1:36 pm
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Re: Marrying in the UK
You need to apply for and receive a fiance visa prior to entering the UK to get married in the UK. I believe that takes about a month. Then there is a residency wait period once you enter the UK before you can get married.
If you are planning to remain in the UK after getting married, there is probably other things you have to apply for.
If he wants to come to the US after marriage, that takes about 8-10 months to complete the paperwork, medical, interview, and approval before he is allowed to immigrate. If he has a criminal background or some other issue, approval can possibly be denied.
If you are planning to remain in the UK after getting married, there is probably other things you have to apply for.
If he wants to come to the US after marriage, that takes about 8-10 months to complete the paperwork, medical, interview, and approval before he is allowed to immigrate. If he has a criminal background or some other issue, approval can possibly be denied.
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Dec 20th 2011, 1:50 pm
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Re: Marrying in the UK
Thank you, that answers a lot of my questions. But I do have one more. Say I go to the UK and not plan on getting married and it just happens. Then how does that work?
Dec 20th 2011, 1:57 pm
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Re: Marrying in the UK
Not allowed. In the US that is allowed but not in the UK. Even when getting married in the US, the foreigner should return home and not remain and file for adjustment of status (could be denied and be deported and possibly cause problems in the future when trying to emigrate legally).
Dec 20th 2011, 2:00 pm
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Re: Marrying in the UK
Thanks for the information. It's much appreciated.
Dec 21st 2011, 6:36 am
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Re: Marrying in the UK
However the loop hole does not exist for you to exploit im afraid. It can not just happen
Stick to the legal process like glue and you will not get into any troubles.
