I think I'm stuffed
Mar 5th 2010, 4:39 pm
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I think I'm stuffed
Ok, I was born in the UK, moved to Australia when 28 (and subsequently became an Australian citizen, so have dual nationality, British and Australian) and currently live in France. I have no degree, just an HNC Electrical Engineering, but have not worked in that field since 1993.
I am in a relationship with a woman in New Jersey and would like to move out to the US, perhaps temporarily to see if we are totally right for each other.
We are both just starting divorce proceedings from our previous partners and expect that all to be complete by the end of the year.
In fact, I am actually writing this first post from her front room in NJ. Have been here just over a month and return to France Sunday
I would like to be here for her during her divorce as she is very stressed and I want to help her in any way I can. I don't know what the future holds for us regarding marriage or anything like that, just taking things one step at a time and see what happens.
So, any advice would be gratefully appreciated, or are my options severely limited to perhaps just 3 month stays on holiday visas?
Oh btw, my 8th cousin removed was JFK, if that has any weight
I am in a relationship with a woman in New Jersey and would like to move out to the US, perhaps temporarily to see if we are totally right for each other.
We are both just starting divorce proceedings from our previous partners and expect that all to be complete by the end of the year.
In fact, I am actually writing this first post from her front room in NJ. Have been here just over a month and return to France Sunday
I would like to be here for her during her divorce as she is very stressed and I want to help her in any way I can. I don't know what the future holds for us regarding marriage or anything like that, just taking things one step at a time and see what happens.
So, any advice would be gratefully appreciated, or are my options severely limited to perhaps just 3 month stays on holiday visas?
Oh btw, my 8th cousin removed was JFK, if that has any weight
Mar 5th 2010, 4:47 pm
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Re: I think I'm stuffed
date each other on visitors visas, see how you get on, and if its right for you you can get married, once married you can live together in either country you are allowed to reside in. the main thing is your relationship, the other things will follow.
thats what happened to me.
thats what happened to me.
Mar 5th 2010, 4:48 pm
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Ok, I was born in the UK, moved to Australia when 28 (and subsequently became an Australian citizen, so have dual nationality, British and Australian) and currently live in France. I have no degree, just an HNC Electrical Engineering, but have not worked in that field since 1993.
I am in a relationship with a woman in New Jersey and would like to move out to the US, perhaps temporarily to see if we are totally right for each other.
We are both just starting divorce proceedings from our previous partners and expect that all to be complete by the end of the year.
In fact, I am actually writing this first post from her front room in NJ. Have been here just over a month and return to France Sunday
I would like to be here for her during her divorce as she is very stressed and I want to help her in any way I can. I don't know what the future holds for us regarding marriage or anything like that, just taking things one step at a time and see what happens.
So, any advice would be gratefully appreciated, or are my options severely limited to perhaps just 3 month stays on holiday visas?
Oh btw, my 8th cousin removed was JFK, if that has any weight
I am in a relationship with a woman in New Jersey and would like to move out to the US, perhaps temporarily to see if we are totally right for each other.
We are both just starting divorce proceedings from our previous partners and expect that all to be complete by the end of the year.
In fact, I am actually writing this first post from her front room in NJ. Have been here just over a month and return to France Sunday
I would like to be here for her during her divorce as she is very stressed and I want to help her in any way I can. I don't know what the future holds for us regarding marriage or anything like that, just taking things one step at a time and see what happens.
So, any advice would be gratefully appreciated, or are my options severely limited to perhaps just 3 month stays on holiday visas?
Oh btw, my 8th cousin removed was JFK, if that has any weight
Mar 5th 2010, 4:50 pm
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date each other on visitors visas, see how you get on, and if its right for you you can get married, once married you can live together in either country you are allowed to reside in. the main thing is your relationship, the other things will follow.
thats what happened to me.
thats what happened to me.
Just have to get her to totally fall in love with me then. Shouldn't be hard
Marriage was the only way I could get into Australia too. It too had ridiculous emigration rules.
Wish I could just swap my Australian citizenship for a green card.
Mar 5th 2010, 4:59 pm
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The marriage one looks a piece of cake (done it all before), but how my girlfriend will feel about marriage after her divorce remains to be seen, looks like it will get ugly.
One step at a time I guess.
Mar 5th 2010, 5:11 pm
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Just checked that too. Once again, I need a degree minimum. I got all excited as well.
The marriage one looks a piece of cake (done it all before), but how my girlfriend will feel about marriage after her divorce remains to be seen, looks like it will get ugly.
One step at a time I guess.
The marriage one looks a piece of cake (done it all before), but how my girlfriend will feel about marriage after her divorce remains to be seen, looks like it will get ugly.
One step at a time I guess.
The degree thing can be worked with too.
You may benefit from a consultation with a lawyer to look at the various options.
Mar 5th 2010, 5:16 pm
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I was a production buyer at a diamond tooling factory before leaving the UK for Australia.
Then in Australia was a graphic designer for a tool import company designing catalogues, brochures etc.
Then my ex and I restored an old pioneer home and opened it up as a museum/restaurant for 3 years before she got sick and we moved to France for a rest! Haven't worked in nearly 5 years.
I did have a look at Pulaski's Ways, but apart from marriage, couldn't see any other obvious way of getting in.
Mar 5th 2010, 5:30 pm
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Mar 5th 2010, 5:42 pm
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Mar 5th 2010, 5:56 pm
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Mar 5th 2010, 5:59 pm
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Ok... try again
Are you married to or considering marrying a US citizen, a US permanent resident, or someone on a non-immigrant visa??
Perhaps in the future, she would be me sole reason for moving to the US.
Are you an Australian citizen?
Fair dinkum mate, sure am.
Do you have connections with a member of Congress?
Only 8th cousin removed of JFK
Not much to go on, the rest I answered no to. Think the holiday visa route would be the best way to go I think and then see what the future holds.
Mar 5th 2010, 6:03 pm
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The other option you haven't touched on is her living with you outside the US for a period of time.
My now-husband and I did this.
My now-husband and I did this.