Citizenship and Marriage

If both your countries of nationality require a visa to enter the destination country, then you should obtain a visa and have it stamped in one of your passports prior to your departure.

If the country of destination is one of your countries of citizenship, then you should just use their passport.

There are generally two types of abandonment, when dealing with a spouse in court. The first is considered Willful Abandonment (this might be called something else in your state/location). This is where the spouse has left the domicile in which the couple resides, and does not return. The second is called Constructive Abandonment, where the spouse is not actually involved in the relationship anymore but may still reside in the domicile. Factors for this might vary from state to state, but generally would include lack of intimacy or sex, and lack of participation or performance of any other marital duties and responsibilities (for instance, stops paying bills, etc).

If your spouse has abandoned the relationship, and significant amounts of time have passed (say...5 years or more, for example), then you could file most of the paperwork yourself. You may be required to publish the fact you're seeking divorce in a local publication, such as a newspaper, and with the right filings, can proceed with a divorce without incurring lawyer fees. However, if you are not comfortable or knowledgeable about this process, securing some assistance is recommended.

There are multiple factors involved with abandonment, and usually must be an established time between when the party abandons the relationship or domicile, and when you actually are allowed to file for divorce. In some places, such as Virginia, there is one year time period required. Other states may have different laws. In some jurisdictions, there are also provisions for the spouse returning after the desertion takes place, with guidelines about how to resume the relationship or proceed with divorce.

In conclusion, your best course of action is always going to involve discussing your specific case and circumstances with legal council. They will be more familiar with the laws of your state and will be able to advise you on a proper course of action. Even if you decide to pursue without a lawyer after this point, at least you'll be a bit more prepared for the process.

You become a citizen as soon as you are born into the states, if you are not you can apply for a green card. Yet you still have limits on your freedom to vote until your 18.

Normally it involves a trip to the local courthouse and applying for a marriage license. Careful, though. Some jurisdictions (Puerto Rico, for example) have a stated policy that the court will call immigration authorities if they find out an applicant is unlawfully present in the U.S. Check with your local immigration attorney for the full info.

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I'm residing here in the u a e since i was 6 years old with my family ( mother, father and brothers and sistersand now I'm almost 42. we also have land here which my late father bought in the late 70s in Ajman when they were giving to BALOSHI'S only. then we bought an other land in Ajman. i just want to have information about the nationality are we legible for it or not, please reply. thank you.

There is no such thing as a common law divorce. However, you are not common law married until and unless you get a decree of common law marriage from a judge. The link below is a full discussion of South Carolina Common Law Marriage.

African-Americans as a race do not have dual citizenship. Only those who meet all of the requirements of the country that the person is applying for citizenship for may or may not obtain citizenship. Citizenship is not guaranteed when applying for it.

23 years ago Germany was one of the founding countries of the European Union, which began in 1992.

This isn't as simple as it might seem. While you are married to an American citizen, you still might not be authorized for entry for a number of reasons. Your best course of actions, being that these are often a case by case situation, is to contact the American Embassy in your country and speak with the INS desk there.

If you are both United States citizens it is not illegal, wherever you are married.

To me being a Canadian means freedom. The ability to speak when you want, and to stand up for what you believe in. The pleasure to be able to visit your neighbours no matter there race, and to sleep peacefully at night not worrying that your home will be gone in the morning. For all those reasons I am very blessed and happy to live in the country of Canada.

Not only is it a felony, it's both a State AND Federal offense. Getting caught will get you a longtime vacation in permanent shade with lots of new friends.

Marriage would make you the closest next of kin to your spouse.

In the United States next-of-kin as set forth in laws of intestacy defines the relatives who would inherit the property of a deceased person. Most states recognize the spouse and the nearest blood relatives (children-parents-siblings) as next-of-kin. However, there are different settings where next of kin may come into play. A surviving spouse would be considered the next of kin for choosing and paying for funeral arrangements. See related question.

I am not familiar with the immigration laws of the UK. In the United States, it depends on how the person came to the country and how long they've been "illegal." If the person snuck across the border, s/he cannot get a greencard without first going home, even if s/he marries a US citizen. If s/he came on a visa but overstayed, then s/he can adjust status to get a greencard without leaving. If s/he has been in the United States illegaly for over a year, s/he will not be able to come back for 10 years once s/he leaves. The only way to overcome the 10 year bar is if a US citizen spouse or child can prove that the alien being barred for 10 years would cause extremely unusual hardship him/her (the citizen, not the alien.)

When my American cousin gave birth in Africa, her daughter was automatically an American citizen. No... that would make the baby an American citizen... but it won't allow a Jamaican mother to stay in America neccessarily! The infant is an American citizen and usually all that is needed is the official birth certificate so the parent(s) have proof that the infant is indeed theirs. It would be in the best interest of the parents to contact the American Embassy in Kingston at 929-4850 for assistance.

If you want to go back to Canada after being deported, you may haveÊto have an ARC, or an Authorization to Return to Canada. Whether you need one or not depends on the type of removal order you received.

marrying on tourist visa is a bad idea. that is exactly what consulate officers look for. when you are on tourist visa, be a tourist. dont look for marriage or jobs. better tourist visa holder goes back, you go to that country, marry there and come back after applying for h4.

In the courthouse, church, wherever. Just please be sure, unlike I was, that you are willing to lose all of the rights (which you currently have)that this immigrant does not have. Don't listen to people who say "why would you?" because anyone who marries only truly knows their own heart, and illegal immigrants deserve committed relationships just like everyone else. My question is ... why would you? It's best to go by the book on this because the United States and Canada have strict laws. With terrorism on the high, security very tight, it doesn't matter what nationality you are, one should abide by the strict laws enforced because they are there to not only protect you, but everyone. If you are caught breaking the law in this area, then you could be in for a very bumpy ride with the law. Here's something to think about. It is a noted fact that aliens from other countries are trying to marry people in the Western countries so they can live there. Some really just want to come to a safe place (is there any such country left such as this) and others are using this method for other reasons. Whatever reasons they have, they are using you to get where THEY want, and you will be the loser in most cases. If you know this persons reasoning as to why they want to come into the country and you do it anyway, then you are letting down not only yourself, but a lot of people out there. I'd really think about this one more clearly! If this person is a relative and wants to join their family in your country, tell them to go through the proper channels. If you are come into the country illegally you will live looking over your shoulder, and even though you can get fake I.D. now, eventually the law will catch up to you. Marcy If the person has the proper identification required by the state in which the marriage is taking place then no extraordinary action is needed. Acceptable ID would be a driver's license, state ID, "green card", many states also accept a passport even if it is not still valid. However, marrying a U.S. citizen will not automatically confer permanent resident or citizen status upon an individual. http://www.uscis.gov Anywhere. He/she just need identification that is valid. Like a passport from his/her country or a matricula consular.

Most foreign marriages are considered legal in the US. There are exceptions, so if you got married outside the US, you may want to consult an attorney to either confirm you are not one of those cases, or to find out how to get your "foreign" marriage legally recognized by the US. An example where a foreign marriage would not be considered legal in the US is if a same-sex couple entered into a union in a country that recognizes same-sex unions and then moved to a state in the US that explicitly bans recognition of such unions.

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No. Having two wives is bigamy, and bigamy is against federal law. The US Supreme Court has deemed that even religions that traditionally practiced polygamy (Mormons, etc.) are in direct conflict with federal law and cannot use religious affiliation as a defense.

being legally eligible to work in the U.S means that you are legally aloud to work in jobs in the U.S

It is noty too difficult. A specialist immigration lawyer can help but if you do not want to spend that sort of money, your local INS office can help. It is also possible online but she will have to have the medical and fingerprinting.

Yes, a child born from a Dutch parent is eligible for Dutch citizenship and passport. You can contact the Dutch embassy or consulate for help with the process. The younger the child is at time of application the easier the process. ---- You might want to search www.minbuza.nl - the website of the Dutch Department of Foreign Affairs. You have the option of viewing it in English. According to the law, if your baby's father has now acknowledged the child as his while in utero, it might prove difficult or even impossible to obtain Dutch citizenship for your baby. On the other hand, if the mother was a Dutch citizen, the child would have been eligible for Dutch citizenship regardless of mom's acknowledgement dring pregnancy. Sounds old fashioned, but it's the law.

Try it. I'm sure the insurance company would love it because they would never have to pay out on the policy.