I am a US citizen and I live in Mexico with my wife. We married in Mexico and we want to apply for us residence. Is our marriage legal for that purpose or do we have to marry at the border line? Thanks.
US immigration law will consider valid any marriage consumatted in a foreign country as long as that foreign marriage is valid where performed, with the possible exception of incestuous marriages, between family members (ie, first cousin, Uncle Niece, Aunt nephew, etc etc).
Consider working with an attorney to maximize your chances of a succesful application. Commencing February 24th, the new public charge rules go into effect, that require the intending immigrant to file numerous forms which evidence his/her financial self sufficency. Counsel anywhere in the US can represent you. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee.
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