Children / Adult moving to America
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Thank you, we initially would not have any continuing income when moving to USA as we would both be leaving our UK based jobs. So in terms of savings I think we possibly can scrape it, and if I can use my house as well, even without selling it then financially that side should be fine...
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And don't forget it's only the equity in the home that counts.
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So say the estate agent says the market value of the house is £205k, and the mortgage is currently £120k, knock off the £5k for closing costs, then take 90% of the value, so £180,000, then deduct the mortgage, leaving net equity of £60,000.
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Hi All,
I meant to ask previously, when applying to move over to USA with Family, and once the request is approved (hopefully) do you have a set time to get yourself over there?
Example I apply today, it takes x months to get approved do they insist we then only have x amount of time to get over to America and register what ever we may need to there to say we have arrived?
I know when my Wife came this way (into UK) she had something like 20 odd days to get here once her visa was approved so it was hell of a rush!...
Thanks in advance
I meant to ask previously, when applying to move over to USA with Family, and once the request is approved (hopefully) do you have a set time to get yourself over there?
Example I apply today, it takes x months to get approved do they insist we then only have x amount of time to get over to America and register what ever we may need to there to say we have arrived?
I know when my Wife came this way (into UK) she had something like 20 odd days to get here once her visa was approved so it was hell of a rush!...
Thanks in advance
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The visa is valid for 6 months from the date of the medical. The earlier you have the medical, the sooner your issued visa will expire.
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Thank you....
"Plan at the moment" is to try to move after Daughter finishes A Level and Son GCSE both June 2018, so need to plan a good start time to start the application process....
Regards
Simon
"Plan at the moment" is to try to move after Daughter finishes A Level and Son GCSE both June 2018, so need to plan a good start time to start the application process....
Regards
Simon
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She isn't required to have a job in the US. As the USC spouse, she must be your sponsor and the children's sponsor. There is no option for that not to happen - so she must complete I-130s for each of you (and pay the fee for each one).
As your sponsor, she must complete an Affidavit of Support form I-864 regardless of whether or not she qualifies financially. If she doesn't, then she'll need a joint sponsor who does qualify - anyone over 18, living in the US, who meets the requirements for their household + you and the children. I suggest you read forms I-864, I-864P, and I-864 Instructions. All are available at www.uscis.gov/forms.
Yes, they can. Savings are counted as assets and must be 3x the income amount specified on form I-864P for a household of 4. A combination of assets and income can also be used.
Ian
As your sponsor, she must complete an Affidavit of Support form I-864 regardless of whether or not she qualifies financially. If she doesn't, then she'll need a joint sponsor who does qualify - anyone over 18, living in the US, who meets the requirements for their household + you and the children. I suggest you read forms I-864, I-864P, and I-864 Instructions. All are available at www.uscis.gov/forms.
Yes, they can. Savings are counted as assets and must be 3x the income amount specified on form I-864P for a household of 4. A combination of assets and income can also be used.
Ian
So now I am getting closer to having to make serious decisions on our future. Ideally I wanted to move California this year but realistically it may have to wait a little longer but I am looking at all those options now.
Just to summarise
My Wife is American working here in UK as a Teacher.
My Children who will be 16 and 18 this year are not hers.
Can anyone recommend if the above quote is still valid for applying to move to USA for my wife, me and the kids?
Previous thread discussed that my wife would need to be my sponsor, she probably wont have a job when we initially move over there nor a massive amount of savings. I will have savings that would cover the costs, plus in theory a good chunk of equity in my house. Would the savings need to be in her bank? Even though if we got divorced courts laws in this country wouldn't care whos name they were in! any further advice / knowledge as always is greatly appreciated.
Thank you
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The process is the same, but the kids may age out (something for you to look into).
Assets are considered joint, and need to equal 3x the amount lacking in income.
Rene
Assets are considered joint, and need to equal 3x the amount lacking in income.
Rene
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Hi yes its the kids I was worrying about if its 18 or 21 as mentioned earlier in the thread. i dont think i have found a definitive answer on the US Websites that I have been looking at... :-(
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o it looks like it is 21! god knows why i hadnt spotted that before! :-(
https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-...nent-residents
https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-...nent-residents
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I know this got mentioned way back in the thread, but I'm not sure if you picked up on it - your wife should seriously consider getting UK citizenship before leaving. Her Spouse Visa will expire,and if you ever want to move back to the UK you will have to sponsor her all over again - which is no easy feat these days.
Please give it some serious thought.
Please give it some serious thought.
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Hi - Yes it is something I remember. Do you know how long she has to be in this country (UK) before applying for it?
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Assets need to be easily realisable.