Q: What do I need to do to marry my fiance?
I hold dual citizenship, USA & Ireland. I've been living overseas for 10 years (I'm in the UK right now), but I want to return to the US and marry my fiance, who is an American citizen. Since I'm already a citizen, I don't need to do the visa dance, but are there any residency requirements or other surprises to face because of where I've been living the last decade?
A:
Yes, the failure to file non-resident tax returns, perhaps. If you are a U. S. Citizen, you are obligated to file tax returns, even if you are paying the Irish Government. In addition, there may be other responsibilities and obligations that you overlooked. Some find lawsuits that have gone to body attachment, among other oversights. Assuming you filed your tax returns and took care of all of your obligations and responsibilities, then you should be okay.
You may have to renew your drivers license, which may require retaking your drivers test, even a drivers ed course, before you can reclaim your license, again. I can continue, but if you have concern, and wish to discuss this with an attorney from the state where your residence was before you left, then you may want to consider an appointment. Otherwise, good luck.
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