UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Hello! Recently married couple residing in the UK looking for a change of scenery and a US green card. A question regarding the application process as my wife has lived over here for nine years now and no longer has a home back in the states. We know we will most likely need an affidavit of support, but will this negate the need for having a job and housing before we arrive? Can we apply for my green card and affidavit of support and then move without having a job/house waiting? Would be good to hear from anyone who’s gone through a similar experience! Thanks in advance! |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Originally Posted by Texit
(Post 12670732)
Hello! Hello, and Welcome to BE! :) A question regarding the application process as my wife has lived over here for nine years now and no longer has a home back in the states. We know we will most likely need an affidavit of support,... ...but will this negate the need for having a job and housing before we arrive? Can we apply for my green card and affidavit of support and then move without having a job/house waiting? Rene |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Suggest she looks into British citizenship if she hasn't got it already .
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Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
USC Spouse will need to provide intent to domicile in the US
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Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
The issue of proving intent to return to the US is normally not a problem with the US Embassy in London. They are one of the few that don't ask for this proof. If she feels more comfortable having proof, she can sign up with an employment agency or a real estate agent.
If she has not been paying her US taxes in the years she has been in the UK, she needs to file the back taxes asap. |
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Also, please note:
Direct Consulate Filing will be ending soon. If you are intent on moving to the US, she needs to file the I-130 quickly in order to take advantage of this faster way to help you obtain an IR-1 visa. |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Originally Posted by Texit
(Post 12670732)
….. Can we apply for my
After nine years of married life, do you not have enough accumulated assets to self-sponsor using assets? Say, equity in your home, plus vehicles to sell, and/or any other non-pension savings? |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Thanks for the responses, very helpful so far. |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Originally Posted by Rete
(Post 12671065)
Also, please note:
Direct Consulate Filing will be ending soon. If you are intent on moving to the US, she needs to file the I-130 quickly in order to take advantage of this faster way to help you obtain an IR-1 visa. |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
I don't think there's an official date. Go ahead and submit your I-130.
Rene |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Originally Posted by tom169
(Post 12670763)
Suggest she looks into British citizenship if she hasn't got it already .
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Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Originally Posted by Texit
(Post 12683741)
When does Direct Consulate filing end or how can we find out? We have the I-130 form filled out and ready to go. I would advise that you get your application in ASAP. |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Originally Posted by BritInParis
(Post 12683804)
This is important advice. If she has ILR then you should apply as soon as possible.
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Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Originally Posted by civilservant
(Post 12683991)
There has been no formal date announced that I am aware of, it was more of a generic 'in the next few months'
I would advise that you get your application in ASAP. |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Originally Posted by Texit
(Post 12684030)
Unfortunately her residency in the UK. falls short of the 10+ years required albeit only by a couple of years. |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Great advice ,my wife and I with my stepson are thinking of moving to the US but didn't want to go through the separation process, so if its possible to stay together and move over together that's fab.
also great to hear that we can get someone who lives in the states to sponser us well me as I am British. 1st though my wife will get her citizenship, for the UK ,although I am sure it asks that you are not going to be moving out of the country for a period of time if you are to get citizenship? |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Originally Posted by Ian1currie72
(Post 12690477)
Great advice ,my wife and I with my stepson are thinking of moving to the US but didn't want to go through the separation process, so if its possible to stay together and move over together that's fab.
also great to hear that we can get someone who lives in the states to sponser us well me as I am British. 1st though my wife will get her citizenship, for the UK ,although I am sure it asks that you are not going to be moving out of the country for a period of time if you are to get citizenship? |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Originally Posted by BritInParis
(Post 12690511)
It asks you which country you intend to live in after naturalisation. Spouses of British citizens do not have to intend to live in the UK.
Just to clarify. And thank you for your comment. |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Originally Posted by Ian1currie72
(Post 12690542)
So my wife, the American, here in the UK, whom is getting her UK citizenship will not have to live here or say she is going to live here after she get her british citizenship?
Just to clarify. And thank you for your comment. |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Originally Posted by BritInParis
(Post 12684040)
Which visas has she held until this point?
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Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Thanks for the helpful replies from people so far. We’ve now submitted our I-130 and so begins the long wait to complete stage 1. |
Re: UK & US citizens living in UK looking to move to US
Originally Posted by Texit
(Post 12698172)
She’s currently on a Tier 2 visa, prior to that she was a student here. |
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