H1 and H4 for foreigners coming from 2 different countries

[loulou13]

Hello,
I need more information about the H4 visa regarding the nationalities of the H1 and H4.

My description is not clear, so I will describe the case.

A French person would like to join his girlfriend who is Chinese living in the US under the H1 visa. How would they have to proceed?
Do they have to register for marriage or file an application in the US, or do they need to register for marriage in France or China?

Thank you for your help.

Lou

[daggit]

Only a legally married spouse is entitled to an H4.

Marriage can be in any country, provided it's appropriately registered in the jurisdiction the wedding took place. A valid marriage in France or China will be recognized in the US.

[loulou13]

Only a legally married spouse is entitled to an H4.

Marriage can be in any country, provided it's appropriately registered in the jurisdiction the wedding took place. A valid marriage in France or China will be recognized in the US.

So, would a marriage in the US be valid or just France and China?