marrying a US citizen
Apr 19th 2010, 2:09 am
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marrying a US citizen
I am looking to marry a US citizen and I currently reside in the UK. Can anyone tell me the most cost effective and quickest legal way this is possible?
Thank you in advance.
Thank you in advance.
Apr 19th 2010, 2:11 am
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Re: marrying a US citizen
This is probably better being asked in the marriage section.
Are you planning on moving to the US after being married or they planning on moving to the UK? May want to check out the wiki above
Sure someone will move it soon
Are you planning on moving to the US after being married or they planning on moving to the UK? May want to check out the wiki above
Sure someone will move it soon
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Apr 19th 2010, 2:18 am
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Re: marrying a US citizen
Apr 19th 2010, 2:47 am
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Re: marrying a US citizen
Research K1 and CR-1 visas and make your decision based on which scenario works best for you.
Apr 19th 2010, 3:01 am
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Re: marrying a US citizen
"Looking to marry a USC" sounds like you're on the hunt for someone, anyone! Hope you already have one in mind! 
Apr 19th 2010, 3:18 am
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Re: marrying a US citizen
i guess that was worded poorly. there is a lady in waiting we are trying to find the best option for both of us.
Apr 19th 2010, 3:26 am
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Re: marrying a US citizen
The comparison chart in the Wiki should be helpful to you. Basically you can choose between a K-1 fiance visa (apply for visa first, then marry) or a CR-1 Immigrant Visa (marry first, then apply for visa).
Cost-wise, it comes out to about the same either way.
Time-wise, the K-1 is a couple of months faster than the Immigrant Visa.
Biggest pro for the Immigrant Visa is that you become a PR upon entry to the USA and can work from Day 1.
Rene
Cost-wise, it comes out to about the same either way.
Time-wise, the K-1 is a couple of months faster than the Immigrant Visa.
Biggest pro for the Immigrant Visa is that you become a PR upon entry to the USA and can work from Day 1.
Rene
