QUESTION
What is needed to marry someone from Scotland but they are not going to live in the US?
Asked on Oct 28th, 2017 on Immigration - Illinois
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My fiancé and I want to marry. However, he will remain in the UK and I will remain in the US. Is it possible to marry here in Ohio and it be recognized in both countries as legal?
1 ANSWER
Yes, but the challenge is that there is a new note, call it a discretionary decision, in the Foreign Affairs Manual. If he marries you within 90 days of entry on visa waiver ESTA, he will be presumed to have committed non-immigrant visa fraud. It is a Trump invention. You are arguably much better off marrying in Scotland in the future. In addition, there are other issues that can complicate your lives. As a result, I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before taking any further action.
Answered on Oct 30th, 2017 at 9:40 AM