Texas to England and back again .... maybe
Jun 19th 2019, 1:16 pm
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Texas to England and back again .... maybe
Hi everyone, I’m from Texas who married a British citizen last October. I got here in Lancashire late March after getting my spouse visa. My question is , should we decide next year to move back to Texas , what’s the process ? Can we move back before he gets a green card or so we have to stay in England. Thank you in advance... we are just pondering with the idea right now.
Jun 19th 2019, 1:27 pm
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Re: Texas to England and back again .... maybe
If you are going to be a Ping-Pong couple, jumping from the UK to the US and then again to the UK, etc., it would behoove you to remain in the UK until you get your British Citizenship. And when finally in the US, your Brit should remain until he naturalizes.
As for your question, if next year you decide to reside in the US, it will take about 6 to 18 months before he gets a visa (IR-1) to enter and live in the US. The timeframe from the time of filing the I-130 will depend on whether the USCIS stops the process of filing directly in the UK for the visa. That method averages 6 months. If that is rescinded, then you must file stateside and that will take from 12 to 18 months.
As for your question, if next year you decide to reside in the US, it will take about 6 to 18 months before he gets a visa (IR-1) to enter and live in the US. The timeframe from the time of filing the I-130 will depend on whether the USCIS stops the process of filing directly in the UK for the visa. That method averages 6 months. If that is rescinded, then you must file stateside and that will take from 12 to 18 months.
Jun 19th 2019, 1:40 pm
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Re: Texas to England and back again .... maybe
If you are going to be a Ping-Pong couple, jumping from the UK to the US and then again to the UK, etc., it would behoove you to remain in the UK until you get your British Citizenship. And when finally in the US, your Brit should remain until he naturalizes.
As for your question, if next year you decide to reside in the US, it will take about 6 to 18 months before he gets a visa (IR-1) to enter and live in the US. The timeframe from the time of filing the I-130 will depend on whether the USCIS stops the process of filing directly in the UK for the visa. That method averages 6 months. If that is rescinded, then you must file stateside and that will take from 12 to 18 months.
As for your question, if next year you decide to reside in the US, it will take about 6 to 18 months before he gets a visa (IR-1) to enter and live in the US. The timeframe from the time of filing the I-130 will depend on whether the USCIS stops the process of filing directly in the UK for the visa. That method averages 6 months. If that is rescinded, then you must file stateside and that will take from 12 to 18 months.
Jun 19th 2019, 2:45 pm
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Re: Texas to England and back again .... maybe
Your visa was for the UK. You are now dealing with the USCIS. Two different countries, as you know, with two different immigration systems.
Your husband needs a visa before he can enter the US to live and work. He cannot enter the US under the VWP, if he is eligible, and then file for adjustment of status as the intent to do so makes the act illegal which can result in a rejection of the application and a possible ban from the US. You can remain together in the UK, or you can return to the US without him and he can visit now and again.
Your husband needs a visa before he can enter the US to live and work. He cannot enter the US under the VWP, if he is eligible, and then file for adjustment of status as the intent to do so makes the act illegal which can result in a rejection of the application and a possible ban from the US. You can remain together in the UK, or you can return to the US without him and he can visit now and again.
Jun 19th 2019, 2:49 pm
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Re: Texas to England and back again .... maybe
From our Wiki above:
Direct Consular Filing
Note: The closed remarks pertain to US Consulates/Embassies in other countries, not the UK
https://britishexpats.com/wiki/DCF_I...iled_In_London
Direct Consular Filing
Note: The closed remarks pertain to US Consulates/Embassies in other countries, not the UK
https://britishexpats.com/wiki/DCF_I...iled_In_London
Jun 19th 2019, 2:49 pm
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Re: Texas to England and back again .... maybe
Your visa was for the UK. You are now dealing with the USCIS. Two different countries, as you know, with two different immigration systems.
Your husband needs a visa before he can enter the US to live and work. He cannot enter the US under the VWP, if he is eligible, and then file for adjustment of status as the intent to do so makes the act illegal which can result in a rejection of the application and a possible ban from the US. You can remain together in the UK, or you can return to the US without him and he can visit now and again.
Your husband needs a visa before he can enter the US to live and work. He cannot enter the US under the VWP, if he is eligible, and then file for adjustment of status as the intent to do so makes the act illegal which can result in a rejection of the application and a possible ban from the US. You can remain together in the UK, or you can return to the US without him and he can visit now and again.
Jun 19th 2019, 2:53 pm
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Re: Texas to England and back again .... maybe
From our Wiki above:
Direct Consular Filing
Note: The closed remarks pertain to US Consulates/Embassies in other countries, not the UK
https://britishexpats.com/wiki/DCF_I...iled_In_London
Direct Consular Filing
Note: The closed remarks pertain to US Consulates/Embassies in other countries, not the UK
https://britishexpats.com/wiki/DCF_I...iled_In_London
Jun 19th 2019, 2:53 pm
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Re: Texas to England and back again .... maybe
And also from our wiki and noted at the start of this forum is the CR-1 visa information. While it says CR note that those who get the immediate relative visa and the marriage is less than 2 years old become conditional permanent residents. If the marriage is over 2 years in length they get an Immediate Relative Visa with no conditions. The process is the same regardless. This is for those needing to file within the US.
https://britishexpats.com/wiki/CR-1_
https://britishexpats.com/wiki/CR-1_
Jun 19th 2019, 2:59 pm
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Re: Texas to England and back again .... maybe
There will be a limited form of DCF that will remain, but that would not normally be applicable to most people, seem to recollect London will close in about 6 months, some have closed already, so not an if but a when.
Jun 19th 2019, 3:00 pm
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Re: Texas to England and back again .... maybe
And also from our wiki and noted at the start of this forum is the CR-1 visa information. While it says CR note that those who get the immediate relative visa and the marriage is less than 2 years old become conditional permanent residents. If the marriage is over 2 years in length they get an Immediate Relative Visa with no conditions. The process is the same regardless. This is for those needing to file within the US.
https://britishexpats.com/wiki/CR-1_
https://britishexpats.com/wiki/CR-1_
Jun 19th 2019, 5:07 pm
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Re: Texas to England and back again .... maybe
Disregard the DCF portion of the above answers, it will not exist (in all likelihood) by the time you are ready to file.
I don't recall seeing this anywhere else, military spouses?
There will be a limited form of DCF that will remain
Jun 19th 2019, 5:09 pm
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Re: Texas to England and back again .... maybe
DCF is available at all Consulates under exceptional circumstances and that is not changing as far as I can tell.
Jun 19th 2019, 5:45 pm
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Re: Texas to England and back again .... maybe
Even with Indefinite Leave to Remain if you then leave the UK for two years or more that status lapses. If you then wish to move back to the UK you start the immigration process all over again.
Jun 19th 2019, 5:53 pm
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Re: Texas to England and back again .... maybe
You have to live in the UK for 5 years before you get Indefinite Leave to Remain.(i.e permanent residency).... at that point you can then apply for citizenship.
Even with Indefinite Leave to Remain if you then leave the UK for two years or more that status lapses. If you then wish to move back to the UK you start the immigration process all over again.
Even with Indefinite Leave to Remain if you then leave the UK for two years or more that status lapses. If you then wish to move back to the UK you start the immigration process all over again.