need advice about getting married abroad?

Question

i am from the usa, and am engaged to a uk citizen. i was told i would have to go home to get permission from the usa to get married here in the uk. is there any way around this? is there a country where you do not have to get permission from your home country? links to websites would be very helpful, thanks.

Answer 1

i understant that you have to ask for permision to the home office, they will normaly give it to you, if you are legally living in the UK and you are working and all that stuff you need for a visa... it cost around 160 pounds... try the home office website.good luck
That's all i know!!!
You might not need to go back, that's weird

Answer 2

Check the immigration websites. I never read about any permission thing, and i just got married in Pakistan back in August. It was no problem.

Answer 3

the first step you must take is to seek a legal advisor these are solicitors usually the advice is free and be carefull in choosing them.Seek the solicitor who deals with immigrants that way you will be sure in what you are doing.Good luck in everything i went through that process too its safe and reliable it works.Really you dont need a permisssion from your country to marry some one it only needs you and your partner to do it

Answer 4

Marrying Requirements in the United States

K Visa Рfor Fianc̩(e)s

Who is eligible? A fiancé(e) of a United States citizen who will travel to the United States to marry and take up indefinite residence after marriage. To qualify for a fiancé(e) visa, the following criteria must be meet: one party is a U.S. Citizen; both parties are legally free to marry; the marriage will take place within 90 days of the fiancé(e) entering the United States on the fiancé(e) visa.

How do I apply? The first step in applying for a fiancé(e) visa is for the U.S. Citizen fiancé(e) (the petitioner) to file a petition on form I-129F with the Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) having jurisdiction over his/her place of residence in the U.S. Note: The petition must be filed with the BCIS in the U.S.; it cannot be filed with the Department of Homeland Security (Immigration) at this Embassy.
Form:
I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance(e)
Instructions:
Purpose of Form:This form is used to petition to bring your fiancé(e) and that person's children to the United States for marriage to you or to bring your spouse and that person's children (K-3 and K-4 visas, respectively) to the United States to complete processing for permanent resident status (under the LIFE Act and Amendments of 2000); please see section 12 of the Instructions to the form..
Number of Pages:5 pages
Edition Date:11/20/01. 3/29/01 also acceptable.
Where to File:Form I-129F petitions must be filed at one of the Service Centers located in the United States. Your petition cannot be processed at an DHS office overseas. This supercedes the instructions on the printed Form I-129F.If you are filing for your fiance(e), file this petition at the Service Center with jurisdiction over your area of residence.If you are filing for your fiance(e) and live outside the United States, submit this petition to the Service Center with jurisdiction over your last place of residence in the U.S.If you are a U.S. citizen, and are using this form to bring in your wife or unmarried child under the LIFE Act, file this petition at:Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services P.O. Box 7218Chicago, IL 60680-7218
Filing Fee:$110.Please consult the "Paying Fees" section of your local office or Service Center page to learn which forms of payment are accepted. Acceptable forms of payment may vary by office.


August 14, 2001 (Rev.)INS Implements the “K” Nonimmigrant Visa Provision of the LIFE ActWASHINGTON –– To reduce the separations immediate family members of U.S. citizens may experience while waiting abroad for an immigrant visa, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) is implementing a new K nonimmigrant visa provision, which was published as an interim rule in today’s Federal Register. The rule expands the K visa status, currently available to fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens, to include the spouse of a U.S. citizen, who is waiting abroad for an immigrant visa, and the spouse’s children. This will allow them to enter the United States as nonimmigrants, re-unite with their family here, and then apply for immigrant status while in the country. It is one of several immigration benefit provisions created by the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE Act) enacted last December.Under this new nonimmigrant visa classification, spouses of U.S. citizens may be granted K-3 nonimmigrant status, and the spouse’s unmarried children (under 21 years of age) may be granted K-4 nonimmigrant status. Obtaining a K-3/4 visa is not required, however. Spouses of U.S. citizens and their children may skip applying for a K visa and directly obtain their immigrant visa abroad from the Department of State.For those who wish to take advantage of this new provision, to be eligible for a K-3 nonimmigrant visa, an applicant MUST:·Be the spouse of a U.S. citizen; ·Have a Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) filed on his/her behalf by his/her U.S. citizen spouse, that is pending; ·Have a Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)) completed and submitted on his/her behalf by his/her U.S. citizen spouse to:U.S. Immigration and Naturalization ServiceP.O. Box 7218Chicago, IL

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The approved petition will be forwarded by BCIS to the American consular office where the alien fiancé(e) will apply for his or her visa. A petition is valid for a period of four months from the date of BCIS action, and may be revalidated by the consular officer.
APPLYING FOR A FIANCE(E) VISA
The consular officer will notify the beneficiary when the approved petition is received and provide to the beneficiary the necessary forms and instructions to apply for a "K" visa. A fiancé(e) visa applicant is an intending immigrant and, therefore, must meet documentary requirements similar to the requirements of an immigrant visa applicant. The following documents are normally required:
-- Valid passport
-- Birth certificate
-- Divorce or death certificate of any previous spouse
-- Police certificate from all places lived since age 16
-- Medical examination
-- Evidence of support
-- Evidence of valid relationship with the petitioner
-- Photographs*
*Two photographs 1 and 1/2 inches square (37x37mm), showing full face, against a light background.
OTHER INFORMATION
Both petitioner and beneficiary must be legally able and willing to conclude a valid marriage in the United States. The petitioner and beneficiary must have previously met in person within the past two years unless the Attorney General waives that requirement. As soon as the processing of a case is completed and the applicant has all necessary documents, a consular officer will interview the fiancé(e). If found eligible, a visa will be issued, valid for one entry during a period of six months. A non-refundable $100.00 application fee is collected.
AFTER ENTRY INTO THE U.S.
The alien fiancé(e) must apply for work authorization with the BCIS. The marriage must take place within 90 days of admission into the United States. Following the marriage, the alien spouse must apply to the BCIS to establish a record of entry for conditional permanent residence status. After two years, the alien may apply to the BCIS for removal of the conditional status.