Marriage visa for uk and us citizen?

Question

How long does it usually take to get a marriage visa?

Answer 1

There is no standard answer - that's up to the USCIS.  Processing K visas has to wait on that.

Are you trying to make the British fiance/e a permanent resident in America?

If you just want to marry here in the states, you can.  Just so long as the British national goes back to the UK afterward.  Marriage is between two individuals and the state, and the federal immigration laws won't keep you from getting married.

If you do that, then you don't need a K visa, but you will have to get a IV-1 immigrant visa later on when you try to move to the states.

Answer 2

As for how hard it is, if you can gather all of the necessary documentation and have everything in order, it should go smoothly. Certain things might hinder the process, say for instance, if your fiance has a criminal record or if an overstay has occured.

If you apply in person to the Consulate in Chicago, New York, or Los Angeles, your visa could be processed on the spot but definitely within 10 working days.

http://www.britainusa.com/visas/articles...

That is the website I would recommend looking at for documents and requiredness of said documents. The application fee is currently set at $494 or £260. This must be paid when you send off your application. I would suggest submitting your application online (you'll pay the fee by credit card) and making an appointment with one of the three consulates if possible.

I've been researching my brains out and its getting closer and closer to my interview appointment, but from the stories I've been told, that route just seems to be the least hassle. It also prevents you from losing any important documents, should by some rare, off-chance they should get lost, stolen, or damaged in the FedEx van. lol (They do overnight your documentation back to you via fedex if you send your application through mail