lf an American citizen marries a British, is it easier for the American to marry the British in USA and then apply for a marriage visa
apply for a fiance visa and marry in UK?
Assuming the American wants to live in Britain.
Thanks.
My husband (UK) and I (USA) decided to go straight down the marriage route, although it was a bit earlier than we had planned. For starters, it made more sense economically (spouse visa fee + ILR fee + BC... no fiance visa fee needed.) The other advantage was being able to work in the UK on a spouse visa, vs not being able to work on a fiance visa. We also found that it was easier to get married in the USA than in the UK - NY State, at least, doesn't have problems marrying non-USA citizens, even on tourist visas.
Am not advocating this for everyone, but it worked for us. Unlike mirnat's friends, we're planning on staying in the UK.