To the Same sex coupes....

[lilsadie 50]

Hello! My partner and I were talking about this last night and we are a little confused... (This could be a stupid question)

When we get married in the USA are we legally married in all countries that have marriage equality?

I know when we come home to Aus for visits we won't be but if we went to the UK or NZ are we?

This whole thing is a bit confusing!!!

[jeffkadrliktorr 99]

Depends why you need to know i guess.

Really, if you are married, then you married everywhere. You just may or may not have the same legal rights as a straight married couple.

[Sukie 1,464]

Hello! My partner and I were talking about this last night and we are a little confused... (This could be a stupid question)

When we get married in the USA are we legally married in all countries that have marriage equality?

I know when we come home to Aus for visits we won't be but if we went to the UK or NZ are we?

This whole thing is a bit confusing!!!

It depends on the country. You will need to double-check with each country's rules.

Sukie

[lilsadie 50]

Thanks guys! I guess it doesnt matter, we were just curious! Were hoping to be pregnant in the next few months so just trying to figure out all the legalities of everything before it happens... so many different laws! As long as we are birth married and on the birth cert I guess we will be ok! Australia seems easier than the states for that though...

It depends on the country. You will need to double-check with each country's rules.

Sukie

Totally unrelated... Congrats on your interview and approval! Did they ask any questions about your wife being in Aus with you for all this time? Did she come to the interview and sit with you? Im not sure if I shoukd bring De or not?

[Sukie 1,464]

Thanks guys! I guess it doesnt matter, we were just curious! Were hoping to be pregnant in the next few months so just trying to figure out all the legalities of everything before it happens... so many different laws! As long as we are birth married and on the birth cert I guess we will be ok! Australia seems easier than the states for that though...

Totally unrelated... Congrats on your interview and approval! Did they ask any questions about your wife being in Aus with you for all this time? Did she come to the interview and sit with you? Im not sure if I shoukd bring De or not?

Lilsadie, I'm the USC, actually. I tried to let Julie answer the questions, but I was standing beside her at the interview window. The guy interviewing us "played along" when we were kind of joking. That made it easier.

I used to live in Hong Kong, and I flew to Australia on business all the time - on a B1 visa. Since we are both retired, the "all this time" didn't come up. I have my Australian Permanent Residency (through de facto) - so I'm legal here.

Our attorney told us that the Consulates like to have the partner along - it shows legitimacy of the relationship. I think you should go for it!

Just remember that you have to have WRITTEN permission for the US citizen to come. When you get your interview letter, it will have a link to the Consulate - and you'll see the email address you write to for permission (depending on your type of visa). It took them over a week to answer our email though - so plan ahead, and carry a copy of the email letter with you on the day.

Sukie