Basic Question
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Basic Question
I'm British, my wife is American. Soon she'll have her British passport and once that's sorted we're thinking of moving to Colorado to be near her family and mountains (keen snowboarders!).
Is there any type of visa that would allow us to apply from the UK and not spend time apart (ie with her in the States as sponsor and me in the UK)?
From what I could tell I'd need a financial sponsor whatever happens, even if married - is that correct?
Stee
Is there any type of visa that would allow us to apply from the UK and not spend time apart (ie with her in the States as sponsor and me in the UK)?
From what I could tell I'd need a financial sponsor whatever happens, even if married - is that correct?
Stee
Last edited by Steeb; Oct 1st 2012 at 9:51 am.
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Re: Basic Question
I'm British, my wife is American. Soon she'll have her British passport and once that's sorted we're thinking of moving to Colorado to be near her family and mountains (keen snowboarders!).
Is there any type of visa that would allow us to apply from the UK and not spend time apart (ie with her in the States as sponsor and me in the UK)?
Is there any type of visa that would allow us to apply from the UK and not spend time apart (ie with her in the States as sponsor and me in the UK)?
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Re: Basic Question
That's exactly what I was looking for, thanks so much!
I assume money she earns over here doesn't count towards the income requirements since it will change when we move?
I think we'll have to look at a joint sponsor, we're not homeowners or anything unfortunately.
Thanks again
Stee
I assume money she earns over here doesn't count towards the income requirements since it will change when we move?
I think we'll have to look at a joint sponsor, we're not homeowners or anything unfortunately.
Thanks again
Stee
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Re: Basic Question
No problem. Lots of people find themselves in that position, especially those living outside the US. My wife and I were in your exact position back in January and it's all worked out fine.
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That's good to hear from our point of view, and I'm glad it all worked out for you, visa situations can be stressful.
We've got a while yet before we can start the ball rolling so I suppose for now we just start putting some money aside to make the move easier. Have a million other questions about adapting to life out there, but I'll start reading up on here
Ta
Stee
We've got a while yet before we can start the ball rolling so I suppose for now we just start putting some money aside to make the move easier. Have a million other questions about adapting to life out there, but I'll start reading up on here
Ta
Stee