Information for Marriage in Barbados

[Lady Pinder 0]

Was wondering if anyone can help me.. I'm English and My Fiance is American for starts :-P

We've just come back from Barbados 5 weeks ago, the reason why we went there was because neither of us could go into either ones country because of things that have happened in the past which you'll find on my last two posts.. And it was the first place we could think of going to actually spend some time together again...

While we were in Barbados we found out we could get married there 24 hours after being on the island.

We are going back to Barbados in December hopefully to be there for christmas so as to finally have our first christmas together..

If we get married there then which we are really keen to do.. will it be a valid marriage certificate here in the UK and in the US?

Cause the next plan of action after us getting married is for me to apply for a spousal visa and go out to the US..

Can anyone give me any advice on what to do?

Thanks

[payxibka 10,047]

Usually it is recognized worldwide... I remember reading something recently about marriages on one of the Carribean Islands that gave the US some heartburn (or maybe it was a divorce)... Using google might be all you need to get what you wnat to know

[MargotDarko 0]

I have never heard of a marriage valid in one country between two consenting adults not being valid in another country.

You say you aren't allow to visit the US, which makes me think you'll have problems during the visa application process. If you have overstays in the US, criminal record, or something along those lines, I would consider consulting with a lawyer in the states versed in immigration law.

[Gemmie 142]

I've just read your previous posts and it seems you might have some issues with the criminal record when applying for a visa. Have you thought of hiring a lawyer? Or your fiancee could move to the UK considering he doesn't have a criminal record... previous denials don't matter.

[Lady Pinder 0]

I have 2 warnings and a conviction on my criminal record.. its nothing bad... but its why i had to apply for a visitors visa to go for a visit to the US, I was denied that cause apparently 2 jobs, my own place and all my family and friends aren't enough proof to say I'm going to come back to the UK.. I did look at fiance lawyers in the US but they were like £3000+ I wish I had that much money...

As for him coming to the UK Im happy to leave everything behind.. and to leave this country.. He doesnt want to leave his.. Plus he hates england, after the way they treated him in immigration when he got denied entry he never wants to step foot back in this country which is a bummer..

I just dont know what to do.. me being niave though we could get married in Barbados and everything would work out from there on.. :-(

[English Muffin 59]

Even if you get married in Barbados you may still need a waiver to get an immigrant visa to move here. Without knowing what your conviction was for there's not much more advice we can give on this board so perhaps a quick consultation with an immigration attorney would be money well spent. I haven't read all your other posts - is there a reason that you've not applied for a K1 visa?

[Lady Pinder 0]

I have a CRB.. which on that says..

Convictions

Offenses against property

(This was £50 damage to a wardrobe in the place i used to live inback at the beginning of 2005.. seriously pathetic thing to get someone arrested for but still..)

I was taken up the the Magistrates court with this offense

Reprimands/Warnings/Cautions

Offenses against proprty - 2002 (Trashed my old childrens home kitchen)

Fraud and kindred offences - 2004 (I topped up my phone with my mums credit card and she got me arrested for it..)

I was a bit of a bad kid... Wouldn't have done any of that #### if I knew I would be in the situation now

I just want to get everything sorted and get over there.. so we can start our lives together.. and I'm so lost as to what to do :-(

[English Muffin 59]

Why don't you file for a K1 visa? You can do that immediately to get the ball rolling.

[Lady Pinder 0]

Cause we wanted to get married in Barbados at Xmas..

[English Muffin 59]

I see. A wedding in Barbados will be recognized in the US, so no problem with that.

[Lady Pinder 0]

Just.. once I get back here... how do I go about getting a spousal visa to go there? Or what do i do when i get back :/ I dont know what do from then on..

[English Muffin 59]

All the information you need is in the guides. Start here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide1

[Lady Pinder 0]

ok then thank you for everything