common law marriage with non-u.s. citizen?
538376
Texas does recognize common law marriage (called an informal marriage), but there is no such thing as a common law divorce. If you have a common law marriage and it is registered with the state within 2 years of separation, or alleged in any official proceeding within 2 years of separation that you were in fact amrried, you must sue for divorce in exactly the same way any other married couple would.
688059
It depends on a lot of factors.\n\nThere is a very strict procedure in obtaining citizenship through marriage.  First off a couple must file the appropriate paperwork with the INS prior to the marriage.  Once authorized there is usually a 90 day window to get married.  It can then take up to five years to be issued with a green card.  These last ten years.\n\nOnce the alien has a green card he/she can apply for citizenship.  It is easier to obtain citizenship the longer you remain the United States.\n\nIt is a complicated system and the best advice I can give is to seek out an immigration attorney and have a consultation.  There are so many loopholes and pitfalls in the system and a maze of paper work, forms, conflicting advice and fees.\n\nThe days are long gone when marrying an American made you a citizen.
321221
You should contact INS for specifics on how to do that. Or you could even ask a local court cler, for a start. It's good that you are being honest and that you are looking for the proper way to become legal. Congrats on your wedding!
900985
I don't think non-US citizens require a SSAN to get married.  My wife and I got married in June and she did not have a SSAN at that time.
720105
STATES THAT RECOGNIZE COMMON LAW MARRIAGE: \nOnly a few states recognize common law marriages: \n\nAlabama\nColorado\nGeorgia (if created before 1/1/97)\nIdaho (if created before 1/1/96)\nIowa\nKansas\nMontana\nNew Hampshire (for inheritance purposes only)\nOhio (if created before 10/10/91)\nOklahoma (possibly only if created before 11/1/98. Oklahoma's laws and court decisions may be in conflict about whether common law marriages formed in that state after 11/1/98 will be recognized.)\nPennsylvania (if created before 9/03)\nRhode Island\nSouth Carolina\nTexas\nUtah\nWashington, D.C.\n\nGoogle common law states
1151550
17 years is back far enough to b considered "common law marriage" get a good lawyer, and "show" that ur more responsible!   good luck
525405
Wow, the marriage laws in the U.K are really complicated. I could be reading it wrong, but it seems like it won't be valid... See link below, under "Residence Qualifications". Good luck!
644104
NO! Absolutely not! If you don't believe me you can go to www.uscis.gov or call the INS' customer service line and speak with an INS agent. I used to think the same thing. I've been in the states for 29 years. I am married with little US citizens of my own. I found out that because I've had my greencard for so long that I can not become a citizen through marriage and it doesn't even remotely help. He has to file a N-400, which is the naturalization for citizenship form. Mail it with all necessary copies, signatures, and payment of fees (which keeps increasing). Make sure that you send it CERTIFIED MAIL. Wait for the approval and then the examinations date. Study and take the test. Then wait to be sworn it and then after all is said and sworn...he'll be a citizen. Is it worth it? Yes, because there is so much US citizens take for granted!! Take care.
134209
Post 911 marrying a citizen is no longer an assured fix.  Find the best lawyer you can afford.  Be aware that if you leave and you are documented, you may be barred from returning.
262057
There is usually some type of legal protection for "Common Law" marriages, which are people who live together for many years without marriage.  You will probably have to get a lawyer to help you, though.
26614
This depends on the country moving to and maybe even the country moving from.  I would think most countries have a Family Visa option that is dependant upon the "main" visa.  I would check out the webite for the county's immigration department and also google family immigration plus whichever country.  Try calling and asking that immigration department on the phone.  \n\nGood luck and Congratulations on the marriage. \n\nmotherinprincess
190082
There are two ways, if you have a driver’s license that’s good enough in some states. Second, if the person you are marrying is a U.S. citizen of the country you want to be in, return to your home country get married and then have the US citizen file the paperwork with Immigration and the State Department, you will be allowed to stay in the United States until you get a green card. You will need documentation, so have the US citizen contact the State Department/ Immigration first to find out what you will need.
1066578
If they truly love each other and plan to marry, she can file a petition for him as a fiance -- this will change his Visa status so that they may legally marry.  \n\nI'm not certain of all the legalities, but the Department of State website and the Homeland Security website, and related ones, can help you out.  You all need a good lawyer for the red tape.  \nhttp://www.uscis.gov/graphics/lawsregs/index.htm has information about the laws and regulations.
8382
get married to someone in USA :p
570529
There is nothing to keep you from getting married. Simply go to the courthouse and get you marriage license and tie the knot. If you are looking to immigrate him. You will need to file for an immigrant visa / adjustment of status. The basis for filing will be "Spouse - Married to USC (United States Citizen)". The process will take quite some time and during that time he will not be able to return to his country without an "Advance Parole". Contact the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service near you; get some sound advice from an "Examiner" and obtain the necessary forms or you can spend lots of money on an attorney and have the attorney file the forms on your behalf. The forms are simple and straight-forward. You shouldn't have any problems unless your fiance has a criminal record. Best of Luck.
815011
You can marry; but that won't make him legal.  In fact it may create problems.  He won't be able to adjust status or get a visa in the US.  He'll have to go back to his home country.   If he has a US marriage license for a period of time when he was not supposed to be in the US -- well, you can see the problem.
237967
Your English isn't very clear.  I know that now if you get married, you get deported...because the U.S.A. would recognize that you were not a legal resident.\n\nThe question that you have is very hypothetical, because it depends on what the congress' new "rule of inmigration" is.