Hello,

My boyfriend and I recently got engaged. He lives in England (he is English) and I live in the US (I am American). We would like to marry next year in the USA and then go live in the UK. Does anybody know what paperwork he will need to marry me in the US?

Also, when we go back to the UK together, I will be his wife. Will I need any special forms to be filled out before I go? Or can I take care of all of that once I get into the UK as his wife?

I know these questions get asked repeatedly on here but not everybody's situation is exactly the same.

Thank you for your help!! This is a fantastic site!

 

Thank you so much for your reply, Expated. After doing more research and calling around, I found out that all he needs to marry me in the US is a photo id that shows his current address and age. This could vary state to state but it works for where we are getting married.

As for how to handle the issue of acquiring a visa so we can move to the UK immediately after the wedding....we decided to get married early and keep it a secret from our families until after the ceremony next year. This way, I will already have my visa in hand when we fly to the UK.

I was sent an email by Worldbridge with all of the paperwork I will need to fill out for a spousal visa.

Thank you everyone!