Visa newbie
Nov 5th 2011, 10:21 am
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Visa newbie
Hello,
I'm just spending some time reading up on visa's... It's a complete minefield!
Basically, we got married last month whilst visiting Las Vegas. She's an American, i'm a Brit. Im hoping to move over to the US to be with her.
Just wanted to see if somebody could put me on the right path! I assume I should be applying for some sort of Spouse Visa? Which form to start with? And does she start the petition? I could really do with a bit of a quick guide or a process if possible.
Any help is much appreciated!
I'm just spending some time reading up on visa's... It's a complete minefield!
Basically, we got married last month whilst visiting Las Vegas. She's an American, i'm a Brit. Im hoping to move over to the US to be with her.
Just wanted to see if somebody could put me on the right path! I assume I should be applying for some sort of Spouse Visa? Which form to start with? And does she start the petition? I could really do with a bit of a quick guide or a process if possible.
Any help is much appreciated!
Nov 5th 2011, 10:22 am
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Re: Visa newbie
At the top of this forum, there are "wiki links."
Nov 5th 2011, 10:23 am
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Re: Visa newbie
You are currently where?
And she is currently where?
And she is currently where?
Nov 5th 2011, 10:26 am
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Re: Visa newbie
Im back in Uk now and she is over there. We got married whilst I was on a visit there. Thanks
Nov 5th 2011, 10:27 am
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Nov 5th 2011, 11:50 am
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Re: Visa newbie
FWIW, when I was in practice, I would often use the "minefield" analogy.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Nov 5th 2011, 11:57 am
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I just find it astounding that in the 21st Century - with instant access to global information, 24/7, on a multitude of platforms - that an international couple wouldn't even think about the word "visa" prior to marriage. What happens if the non-USC spouse got picked up a couple of times for smoking joints at age 19 and now finds himself inadmissable to the US as a result of a CIMT conviction, possible addiction issues and, perhaps, willful misrepresentation on ESTA? He's on one continent... the spouse is on another... and that's the end of the story! Astounding.
Note - I doubt this is the OP's situation, but the long-time members here have seen stranger things happen.
Ian
Note - I doubt this is the OP's situation, but the long-time members here have seen stranger things happen.
Ian
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Nov 5th 2011, 12:04 pm
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Re: Visa newbie
I just find it astounding that in the 21st Century - with instant access to global information, 24/7, on a multitude of platforms - that an international couple wouldn't even think about the word "visa" prior to marriage. What happens if the non-USC spouse got picked up a couple of times for smoking joints at age 19 and now finds himself inadmissable to the US as a result of a CIMT conviction, possible addiction issues and, perhaps, willful misrepresentation on ESTA? He's on one continent... the spouse is on another... and that's the end of the story! Astounding.
Note - I doubt this is the OP's situation, but the long-time members here have seen stranger things happen.
Ian
Note - I doubt this is the OP's situation, but the long-time members here have seen stranger things happen.
Ian
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Nov 5th 2011, 12:08 pm
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Nov 5th 2011, 12:21 pm
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Oh, and also full credit to the OP for returning to the UK and trying to figure out how to do this properly ... 
Nov 5th 2011, 12:39 pm
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Totally OT -- In my time here, I had gotten the idea that smoking a little weed is no big deal in the UK. However, in reading about the "MofMK" stuff originating from the UK, it seems that I was wrong -- a lot of stuff about "AK" being a "drug addict."
[I should watch my use of acronyms and abbreviations -- from my army days, "AK" was a particular Soviet weapon. Also, when I mentioned that there was no developed "D & C" for the M-16, a physician in that conversation gagged on her wine.].
[I should watch my use of acronyms and abbreviations -- from my army days, "AK" was a particular Soviet weapon. Also, when I mentioned that there was no developed "D & C" for the M-16, a physician in that conversation gagged on her wine.
].
Nov 6th 2011, 4:53 am
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Re: Visa newbie
Just to be clear, my wife sends off just the i-130 form initially? Do we pay the fee with this or do they request this after?
Thanks
Thanks
Nov 6th 2011, 4:56 am
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Re: Visa newbie
Hint....it's not "just" the I-130 form. There are some things that need to go along with it.
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