Spouse Application Requirements In Illinois
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You need a license to be legally married in this state. The marriage also has to be “solemnized” by somebody authorized by the State of Illinois to solemnize marriages. Finally, the marriage certificate has to be “registered” with the county clerk.
485 never needs to be filed with 130. t can be filed concurrently sometimes. Usually that's the case when the beneficiary is an immediate relative but it's not a requirement to file concurrently. f you want, you can file 130, wait for approval, then file 485. Nobody stopping you.
130 Checklist of tems to Submit with Spousal Petition USCS Filing Fee. Cover Letter (optional) ... Form 130, Petition for Alien Relative. Form 130A, Supplemental nformation for Spouse Beneficiary. Proof of Status. Marriage Certificate. Proof of Previous Marriages Terminated. PassportStyle Photos.
Once the license is issued, the marriage must take place within 60 days in Champaign County. Couples must obtain a marriage license at least one day before the wedding is to take place. They cannot obtain the marriage license and marry on the same day.
You must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative unless they can be considered a derivative beneficiary. See the form instructions for more information. If you submit a petition for your spouse, you must also submit Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary.
No blood tests are required to obtain a marriage license in Illinois.
All applicants are required to show proof of age. We accept a certified copy of a birth certificate, a valid driver's license, a draft card, state identification, U.S. Passport or military identification. If you are 16 or 17, you must bring a certified copy of your birth certificate.
How many witnesses do you need to get married in Illinois? No witnesses are required by Illinois state law.
None of the 50 states still require a blood test to obtain a marriage license. Montana was the last state to repeal its blood test requirements in 2019.
The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, 750 ILCS 5/Pt. II (Marriage), requires that, for a marriage to be legal, it must be 1) licensed, 2) solemnized, and 3) registered. That means the couple must obtain a marriage license from the Clerk of the County where the marriage ceremony will take place.
