If my husband is an immigrant how can we get married legally?
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If my husband is an immigrant how can we get married legally?
My boyfriend and I known each other since we were in high school and now are living together and having a baby. I want to know how can we get married even though he is not an official citizen?
Asked on December 30, 2011 under Family Law, Utah
Answers:
EMMANUEL SOCKS / Socks Law Associates, PLLC
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Validity of marriage depends on state law. If you comply with all the state requirements for obtaining a valid marriage license, and getting a valid marriage performed by a duly authorized person, the marriage will be "legal" in all respects. Citizenship or legal migrant status is not required to make a marriage valid. With a valid marriage, you can then petition for your husband, even though he is illegal. He becomes an "immediate family" beneficiary of a petition and his illegal status will be disregarded. Consult with an immigration attorney when you are ready for that process, but in the meantime - go ahead and get married.
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