Marrying my (US citizen) girlfriend
Jan 31st 2006, 3:47 am
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Re: Marrying my (US citizen) girlfriend
Originally Posted by Rete
That is not necessarily true. I was born in Germany and lost my German citizenship when I was recognized as a US citizen when my parents married and made me legitimate.
I took his statement at face value. It is still a path of inquiry but one which includes your question.
Jan 31st 2006, 6:33 am
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Re: Marrying my (US citizen) girlfriend
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colin. wrote:
> | Yes, it's achievable.
> |
> | First of all, though, what is your girlfriend's status in the USA? Is
> | she a US citizen? Or is she there temporarily or permanently?
> |
> | Assuming that she is a US citizen, here is what to do. There are
> | actually several different approaches, but the one that would bring you
> | together fastest is probably this:
> |
> | - - She sponsors you for a fiance visa. In order to do that, you must have
> | met in person in the last two years, and she must make at least 125% of
> | the US poverty income (I think somewhere around $18k/year).
> |
> | - - Once approved (takes about six months to a year), you move to the USA.
> | You then have 90 days to get married and apply for a Green Card.
> |
> | If she has a different status in the USA, the answer will be very
> different.
>
>
> She is a USC, born and raised. She is also a German national on account of
> her mother being German, if that makes any difference to anything.
OK, the answer stands, then.
Her German citizenship has no bearing on US immigration law, but it
might allow her to come to the UK easier if you wanted to live there for
a while.
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colin. wrote:
> | Yes, it's achievable.
> |
> | First of all, though, what is your girlfriend's status in the USA? Is
> | she a US citizen? Or is she there temporarily or permanently?
> |
> | Assuming that she is a US citizen, here is what to do. There are
> | actually several different approaches, but the one that would bring you
> | together fastest is probably this:
> |
> | - - She sponsors you for a fiance visa. In order to do that, you must have
> | met in person in the last two years, and she must make at least 125% of
> | the US poverty income (I think somewhere around $18k/year).
> |
> | - - Once approved (takes about six months to a year), you move to the USA.
> | You then have 90 days to get married and apply for a Green Card.
> |
> | If she has a different status in the USA, the answer will be very
> different.
>
>
> She is a USC, born and raised. She is also a German national on account of
> her mother being German, if that makes any difference to anything.
OK, the answer stands, then.
Her German citizenship has no bearing on US immigration law, but it
might allow her to come to the UK easier if you wanted to live there for
a while.
- --
Please visit my FAQ at http://www.kkeane.com before asking a question here.
It may answer your question. Remember, I am strictly a layperson without any
legal training. I encourage the reader to seek competent legal counsel
rather than relying on usenet newsgroups.
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Jan 31st 2006, 6:40 am
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Re: Marrying my (US citizen) girlfriend
I'm also from Scotland, Colin, and am now living in New York.
We started the paperwork process in March 2005, I came over on 1st September with K1 visa, married in October, and got my work authorisation two days ago.
The process was easier than I thought and the time went in quickly, although I didn't have any unexpected delays or setbacks at the hands of USCIS
which many people on the forum have experienced.
I visited my fiance whilst waiting on the visa (in June for a few weeks). I wasn't asked any questions at POE in the US but I believe it's possible I could have been refused entry, due to having immigration intent.
Don't know about your line of work, but I'm starting a finance job next week through contacts I have in the UK.
Hope this helps.
Al
We started the paperwork process in March 2005, I came over on 1st September with K1 visa, married in October, and got my work authorisation two days ago.
The process was easier than I thought and the time went in quickly, although I didn't have any unexpected delays or setbacks at the hands of USCIS
which many people on the forum have experienced.
I visited my fiance whilst waiting on the visa (in June for a few weeks). I wasn't asked any questions at POE in the US but I believe it's possible I could have been refused entry, due to having immigration intent.
Don't know about your line of work, but I'm starting a finance job next week through contacts I have in the UK.
Hope this helps.
Al
Originally Posted by Colin.
Hello, I am looking for some pointers/recommendations.
I'm 24, live in Scotland, and am employed as a group transport manager with
a large and successful road freight company, and have the legally required
Certificate of Professional Competence, and also ADR and Dangerous Goods
(HAZMAT) safety advisor certificates, which, from what I have been able to
research so far, are recognised in the USA.
I've never been arrested (not even a parking ticket). I am of good health
and character, though I would think the biggest thing that impedes me is my
lack of university qualification.
My girlfriend is the same age as me, and is a New Jersey resident. We have
been increasingly talking about getting married. This is a matter of
personal commitment. We no longer wish to live apart, and spend vast sums
visiting one another.
I would ideally be looking for employment in the same industry, along the
same lines.
Is all this achievable? What is a reasonable time frame in which I can
expect it to be resolved? Any help that anyone could give me would be most
gratefully received.
Thanks
Colin
I'm 24, live in Scotland, and am employed as a group transport manager with
a large and successful road freight company, and have the legally required
Certificate of Professional Competence, and also ADR and Dangerous Goods
(HAZMAT) safety advisor certificates, which, from what I have been able to
research so far, are recognised in the USA.
I've never been arrested (not even a parking ticket). I am of good health
and character, though I would think the biggest thing that impedes me is my
lack of university qualification.
My girlfriend is the same age as me, and is a New Jersey resident. We have
been increasingly talking about getting married. This is a matter of
personal commitment. We no longer wish to live apart, and spend vast sums
visiting one another.
I would ideally be looking for employment in the same industry, along the
same lines.
Is all this achievable? What is a reasonable time frame in which I can
expect it to be resolved? Any help that anyone could give me would be most
gratefully received.
Thanks
Colin
Feb 1st 2006, 9:21 am
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Re: Marrying my (US citizen) girlfriend
In article <[email protected]> ,
Rete <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Hi:
>> She is a dual national. It MAY make a procedural difference in that
>> there may be a possiblity that she can file her I-130 with the DHS
>> office in the US Embassy in London while with you in the UK. My
>> understanding is that , as a EU national, she has the right of abode
>> in the UK and the London DHS office has jurisdiction over I-130's
>> filed by US Citizens resident in the UK. On these chat groups, it
>> often goes by the name of "DCF".
>> Note, this is just a possiblity. I may be a lawyer, but I'm not YOUR
>> lawyer. I'm not saying this would work, but it is an area of possible
>> inquiry.
>That is not necessarily true. I was born in Germany and lost my German
>citizenship when I was recognized as a US citizen when my parents
>married and made me legitimate.
I understand all but the "when my parents married..." part..
I'm in the same boat (born in Germany, lost citizenship due to becoming a
Canadian citizen..)
MH
Rete <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Hi:
>> She is a dual national. It MAY make a procedural difference in that
>> there may be a possiblity that she can file her I-130 with the DHS
>> office in the US Embassy in London while with you in the UK. My
>> understanding is that , as a EU national, she has the right of abode
>> in the UK and the London DHS office has jurisdiction over I-130's
>> filed by US Citizens resident in the UK. On these chat groups, it
>> often goes by the name of "DCF".
>> Note, this is just a possiblity. I may be a lawyer, but I'm not YOUR
>> lawyer. I'm not saying this would work, but it is an area of possible
>> inquiry.
>That is not necessarily true. I was born in Germany and lost my German
>citizenship when I was recognized as a US citizen when my parents
>married and made me legitimate.
I understand all but the "when my parents married..." part..
I'm in the same boat (born in Germany, lost citizenship due to becoming a
Canadian citizen..)
MH
Feb 1st 2006, 9:22 am
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Re: Marrying my (US citizen) girlfriend
In article <[email protected]> ,
Elvira <member35233@british_expats.com> wrote:
>> That is not necessarily true. I was born in Germany and lost my
>> German citizenship when I was recognized as a US citizen when my
>> parents married and made me legitimate.
>Rete, I think this is because, in the past, Germany did not recognize
>dual citizenship. AFAIK they do now.
Elvira, AFAIK, they only do so IF you have legitimate ties to Germany and
visit frequently (close family, business, etc).
I lost my German citizenship in 2004 due to becoming a Canadian citizen..
MH
Elvira <member35233@british_expats.com> wrote:
>> That is not necessarily true. I was born in Germany and lost my
>> German citizenship when I was recognized as a US citizen when my
>> parents married and made me legitimate.
>Rete, I think this is because, in the past, Germany did not recognize
>dual citizenship. AFAIK they do now.
Elvira, AFAIK, they only do so IF you have legitimate ties to Germany and
visit frequently (close family, business, etc).
I lost my German citizenship in 2004 due to becoming a Canadian citizen..
MH
Feb 1st 2006, 12:30 pm
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Re: Marrying my (US citizen) girlfriend
Originally Posted by Mh
I understand all but the "when my parents married..." part..
I'm in the same boat (born in Germany, lost citizenship due to becoming a
Canadian citizen..)
MH
I'm in the same boat (born in Germany, lost citizenship due to becoming a
Canadian citizen..)
MH
LOL just what I said. My parents were not married when I was born. I was illegitimate. My father was in the Army after WWII as an MP at the Neumberg <sp> trials. At that time you were not allowed by the US Military to marry a foreigner until you received your discharge papers and were about to be sent home. Hence they were not allowed to marry until after my birth. Until their marriage I was a German citizen. After their marriage I was legitimatized as per the paperwork from the US Army and my birth aboard registered with the Department of State. My original BC informs all and sundry that I am a US Citizen. As such I lost my German Citizenship.
