burrenbabe

My husband and I were married in 2007 in Northern Ireland. In 2008 we legally emigrated to the USA and have lived here ever since. I own a home in Northern Ireland and have family there. If I wanted to move back with my husband who is a USA Citizen can I do that or does he need some sort of visa? Also if he can will he be able to work? Thanks.

ncoomber

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Spouse_Immigration-UK_

You need to prove that you are financially sound either by having a job that earns over 20k pounds per year or having 62k pounds in a bank account.

I am in the process of putting an application together myself for my USC wife and found this forum to be a life saver (thanks to all). Browse around some of the threads and you will find a lot of information.

Cheers
Nigel

burrenbabe

Does anyone know if it would be quicker/easier to go via Republic of Ireland - since I was born in Northern Ireland I have a Republic of Ireland Passport and can travel and work freely in Ireland North or South and England.

BritInParis

If you have a British or Irish passport then you can work anywhere in the EEA/EU without restriction but if you want to return to Northern Ireland you'll need to comply with the UK rules on partner visas.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/vi...led/spouse-cp/

Other countries will have their own rules, including the Republic. Ultimately it depends where you would like to go.