My partner's and my marriage plans are a bit complicated and we would like advice on how to proceed in the most efficient way possible.
He is Italian and had been living in the UK for more than 5 years (that's where we first met, is a permanent resident), then moved to California around the same time I returned after my completing my studies in London. I spent almost a year in the US then returned to the UK for another 6 months to finish some work, and now am back in the US with him. We want to marry so that neither of us has any problems entering the US/ UK/ EU to join the other as he wants to start a business that requires him (well, us) to spend part of the time in the US (Silicon Valley). Where should we marry/ settle first- the US or UK? If we marry in the US how long should we wait a while before applying for a green card? Or can I be issued one at the airport when we enter the country?
Our biggest concern is having to satisfy physical residency requirements at either end. As founder and CEO of his company he would have to travel a lot anyway, but we plan to retain a house/ flat, bank account, etc. in both our names in the US. Is there a requirement that he remain in the US/ UK more than 6 months or whatever with me? Would that affect my/his residence (or marriage?) status? He would like me to be based in the UK in case of illness. At this moment he is in the US on an L-1 (executive) visa.
Our long-term plan is to live permanently in the UK.
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