Immigration Act 1971: Primary UK legislation governing immigration control, right of abode, and immigration status. Forms the foundation for current immigration law in England and Wales.
Immigration Rules (HC 395): Detailed rules made under the Immigration Act 1971 that specify the administration of the immigration control system, including marriage-related immigration requirements.
Immigration and Asylum Act 1999: Contains provisions relating to immigration control and prevention of sham marriages, including registration requirements for marriages involving non-EEA nationals.
Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002: Updates to immigration law including specific provisions about marriage-related immigration and requirements for proving genuine relationships.
Marriage Act 1949: Primary legislation governing marriage in England and Wales, including requirements for valid marriages and registration procedures.
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation governing civil partnerships in the UK, relevant for immigration purposes and relationship recognition.
Immigration Marriage Referral Scheme: Regulations governing the process of referring suspicious marriages to the Home Office and investigation procedures for potential sham marriages.
Sham Marriage Regulations: Specific regulations defining and addressing sham marriages, including prevention measures and investigation procedures.
Immigration Procedure for Marriage Regulations 2011: Detailed procedures for marriages involving foreign nationals, including notice periods and documentation requirements.
US Immigration and Nationality Act: Primary US legislation governing immigration and citizenship, relevant for Green Card application requirements and procedures.
USCIS Form I-130 Requirements: Specific requirements for the Petition for Alien Relative form, essential for marriage-based Green Card applications.
USCIS Form I-864 Requirements: Requirements for the Affidavit of Support, demonstrating financial capability to support the immigrating spouse.
