If either of the spouse is a US citizen and another is an alien, once they get married the alien is given the conditional status which is valid for 2 years. 90 days or less before the conditional status expires the US citizen needs to file to remove the conditions using Form I-751 for the alien spouse to get permanent resident status or green card. After three years as a green card holder and if still married the person can apply for US citizenship through US citizen spouse by filing Form N-400.
through the naturalization process required by government
3 years
3 Years the least
Fiancee visa is the best and easiest to obtain.
In some places around the world, a church marriage is all that is required. Today, in every state in the US, a marriage license is required and that must be issued by the county or other government authority. The priest will not perform the marriage ceremony without the license.
You do not need to do so. You can file it with your local county, but just need to be able to produce a valid marriage certificate if required.
US Senator Fulbright cited acts by President Thomas Jefferson to protect the US as the basis of the Eisenhower request. He did so but also noted that such a resolution was not required.
A valid marriage its a least two years in the U.S. But if you are caught doing that... you will go to jail because its illegal and you are using the person. Marriage should be a love inion not a bussiness.
Each state has a criteria for denying passport, In most cases, child support, On the passport application it always ask for marriage status and if you are divorced, the date of your marriage and date of your divorce is required, The name of your ex is required in this case to ascertain whether you have any child support pending or any arrears in the past, Based on that, your passport can be denied,
"Marriage. Marriage is what brings us together...today."
No. Not even marriage to the father grants gives you citizenship. You have to apply for naturalization.
I don't believe there is anything in the US Constitution about marriage.