Which visa do I need?
Sep 12th 2018 | 10:06 pm
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Which visa do I need?
Hello,
I am a born British citizen currently living in the UK, my wife is an American citizen who has been living in the UK for 5 years, she is now in her last year of her masters degree so will be moving back to the states this summer. I am going to move to the states with her - which visa will I need to apply for? Thanks everyone!
I am a born British citizen currently living in the UK, my wife is an American citizen who has been living in the UK for 5 years, she is now in her last year of her masters degree so will be moving back to the states this summer. I am going to move to the states with her - which visa will I need to apply for? Thanks everyone!
Last edited by Gsmyth; Sep 12th 2018 at 10:09 pm.
but we have been together for 7 years.
Sep 12th 2018 | 10:13 pm
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From: Not in Paris
Re: Which visa do I need?
Sep 12th 2018 | 10:39 pm
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Re: Which visa do I need?
It will be an IR1 visa as you have been married more than two years.
Your quickest option is DCF (direct consular filing) and is roughly 6 months but if she goes back to the States and you file then you're looking at approximately 12 - 15 months.
Your quickest option is DCF (direct consular filing) and is roughly 6 months but if she goes back to the States and you file then you're looking at approximately 12 - 15 months.
Sep 12th 2018 | 10:51 pm
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From: Not in Paris
Re: Which visa do I need?
They’ve only been married three months.
