Migrate from UK to USA

[mikeil75]

What is the fastest and legal way to bring someone (marriage based) from the UK to the USA?

Boy: US Citizen
Girl: UK Citizen

Both are currently NOT married with each other.

[ember]

What is the fastest and legal way to bring someone (marriage based) from the UK to the USA?

Boy: US Citizen
Girl: UK Citizen

Both are currently NOT married with each other.

Fiancee visa and then marry and adjust status.

[mikeil75]

Fiancee visa and then marry and adjust status.

Thank you so very much for the reply.

Does this mean I have to get engaged to her in UK? In order to file for Fiancee Visa?
We are currently just friends.

Please advise.

[newacct]

Thank you so very much for the reply.

Does this mean I have to get engaged to her in UK? In order to file for Fiancee Visa?
We are currently just friends.

Please advise.

"Engaged" just means the two of you plan to marry. You don't have to have taken any formal actions other than having met each other and intending to marry.

[mikeil75]

"Engaged" just means the two of you plan to marry. You don't have to have taken any formal actions other than having met each other and intending to marry.

Makes sense!

Can you tell me how long it would take if US citizen were to get married in UK and then sponser the wife?

[ember]

Makes sense!

Can you tell me how long it would take if US citizen were to get married in UK and then sponser the wife?

About a year and the foreign spouse would have to remain in the UK during that time.

[mikeil75]

About a year and the foreign spouse would have to remain in the UK during that time.

And, what about if I sponsor her via Fiancee Visa? How long before she can come to USA after filing for Fiancee Visa?

[ember]

And, what about if I sponsor her via Fiancee Visa? How long before she can come to USA after filing for Fiancee Visa?

According to USCIS, about 6 months.