How do you become a US citizen through marriage if you live in the UK?

Answer 1

In order to obtain US citizenship, you must marry a US citizen in the first place. Your fiance must file a "fiance visa" which will award you temporary status in the US. You must then apply for permanent residency via the I-485 application (greencard.) Then, you must wait an indefinite number of years until you are eligible by law to become a naturalized US citizen.

Answer 2

You would begin with an attorney to answer this type of legal question.

You should visit the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (see the area titled "Related Links" further down on this page, below this answer area).

Did you come to the United States of America on a Fiancee' Visa, and then you married with the permission of USCIS? In light of the fact that many people want to live in the USA there is often a desire to marry a US Citizen, obtain citizenship, and then divorce the spouse. There have been cases where US Citizens (both men and women) solicit a fee to marry a foreigner in order for that person to ultimately become a US Citizen. Of course, those marriages-for-a-fee are illegal and result in criminal sanctions.

All of those things will be addressed at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service webpage. It is a fairly expensive process at around $2,000 (or more) and it takes about 5 or 6 years before it is finalized.

The applicant must be age 18 or older at the time of filing N400.

The applicant is a permanent resident ("green card" holder) with valid green card for a period of the past 5 years. If married to U.S. Citizen you may apply after 3 years with valid green card. One exception prevails - if an applicant has served in the United States armed forces during war, that individual may obtain US citizenship without first becoming a permanent resident if they were in the United States upon enlistment into the U.S. military.

Answer 3

Green card holder