civilservant Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thank you receptionist at my hometown courthouse for giving me a heart attack for no reason. How so? (10) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 How so? (10) Check your email dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Dear courthouse and said courthouse website, Please inform your empolyees of the laws and what people, including those marrying foreigners, will need. We understand you are a courthouse in a small town and haven't ever been outside the county zone but please try to be informative. A simple 'may' will not suffice. It gives those of us marrying unjust heart attacks and stress two weeks before our wedding when we don't need it. Know your bloody laws! Sincerely, Your disgruntled couple, OG and L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 do you now have all the documents you need for a marriage license? i know, all of these regulations are a pain in the butt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 We don't even know what they will except at this point. They require a social security card which he does not have - obviously - and when I said that, the poor woman floundered over her words. She could not give me a firm yes or no if his passport would be sufficient. So he's bringing an old DL and he's already bringing some stuff in case the EOC asks him to provide proof tha he isn't just going to marry me and stay. I'm sure it will be fine. Our other forum has a ton of people tha got married on the visa waiver program. I just need a drink right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudgie Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'm hoping a passport is enough. in my state, you need a passport OR a state-issued photo ID PLUS your birth certificate to get that marriage license. They ask for the social security card? Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 don't worry it will be ok! i agree with L bringing more, rather than less paperwork, IDs, documentation etc..... it will be fine! like i told you, worst case scenario, you'll do the courthouse route in another county. I recently applied for a tourist visa and it was rejected the first try, they sent it back wanting more information about my trip, my finances, etc..... so i sent it and it was approved. but what a pain!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Fudge - I think they do that because they don't require you to be a resident to get married in my home state. Annie - it will be. Trying not to stress. I mean we have the documentation from the London embassy saying it's legal to get married on the Visa Waiver Program, as long as he leaves after the marriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I suspect these things vary from county to county. As you see, in the US, marriage laws vary from state to state! as far as I know, there isn't any state/county that prohibits marriages to non-US citizens here legally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I think the other thing that is potentially confusing is that you are getting married in the US but he does not intend to stay here (you are moving over there...) So, that might be throwing these local officials off. does georgia still require a blood test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 link removed " Enter the U.S. on a tourist visa, get married and return to your home country Many foreign nationals want to know if they can come to the US on a tourist visa to get married, but with the intention of going back to the home country after the marriage.’ Nothing says that you can't get married on a tourist visa, but this can be tricky. You can get married and go back home before your visa expires, but you'll need hard evidence to prove to the CBP officials that you intend to return your home country. You have to come armed with lease agreements, letters from employers, and above all, a return ticket. The more evidence that you can show that proves your intention to return home, the better your chances will be of getting through the border. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 I think the other thing that is potentially confusing is that you are getting married in the US but he does not intend to stay here (you are moving over there...) So, that might be throwing these local officials off. does georgia still require a blood test? I think it does. They are use to people getting married here and staying, lol No, both GA and SC did away with having to have a blood test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 On a happier note, is L going to have a stag party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Well he isn't coming on a tourist visa, i think. I don't think he files one out to visit here, that's what the visa waiver program is wee have wit UK - I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 On a happier note, is L going to have a stag party? No, lol. They aren't his cup of tea like hen parties aren't mine. That and something about the tradition of bring tied up naked to a lamp post in town doesn't appeal to him, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 well, the visa waiver program covers tourism and business (B) so that's what i meant about the tourist visa. link removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DN Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Do they still have National Insurance Cards in the UK? If so he could bring that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Do they still have National Insurance Cards in the UK? If so he could bring that. They do - I believe - but I mean, the courthouse really couldn't do anything with it. If they have never heard of the visa waiver program they are going to look at me like I'm handing them a card from the future when I saw National Insurance Card. I feel better about everything thanks to Annie and my other ladies. It'll get sorted out. I'm going to take Renny's advice and call a bigger city's probate court tomorrow (like the State capital's) and see if they know anything concrete. I also need to make sure when they say 'wait 24 hours' they mean 24 hours or 24 BUSINESS hours, which is apparently 3 days. I'm sure it's the former. I'm off work though!!!! YAY!!!! I'm going to clean my room tonight so I can work on wedding stuff tomorrow after I have had 12 hours to unwind from work. Need to put stuff in the storage building and finish up projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 When you call them and if they don't know what the national insurance card is, just say that it is the government-issued ID. That's what they want to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 I will. Writing myself a note now to remember to call them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 So mom made steak tonight for dinner. I was looking forward to that steak ALL day. I came home and couldn't find my steak. Mom hadn't left it out, she hadn't put it in the microwave or the fridge. Then I noticed my cat hovering over something on the floor of the kitchen..... >. There goes my steak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissancewoman101 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 that sucks sorry your kitty ate your steak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 such a little cat and such a big hunk of steak!! what a brat!! you should have cat pie for dessert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 I should. I yelled his name and he didn't even move! He just looked up at me like 'yes, I did it. What are you going to do?' and went back to munching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejigsup Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Gee, I practically have to beg my boys to share food with me. Two of them hate human food and one is very picky and will only eat certain things. I would have been upset if that had happened to me! Bad Kitty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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