Want to move from UK to USA to live with my Girlfriend
Jan 19th 2010, 12:17 pm
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Re: Want to move from UK to USA to live with my Girlfriend
Jan 19th 2010, 2:22 pm
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Re: Want to move from UK to USA to live with my Girlfriend
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Jan 19th 2010, 3:27 pm
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Re: Want to move from UK to USA to live with my Girlfriend
I don't think it sounds fishy, it just sounds like the OP did not understand the correct procedure for visiting the USA, even though it was explained in detail on this thread. Either he didn't understand the steps, or perhaps he did have something preventing him from using the VWP which he didn't share with us.
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Jan 19th 2010, 9:54 pm
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Re: Want to move from UK to USA to live with my Girlfriend
Hi all,
Ok let me clear some things up firstly I got a caution when I was 18 thats why as I honestly answered yes to getting a caution I had to go to the embassy. Secondly my girlfriend in the USA is paying for the trip.
My police certificate came back with NO Trace, all I was told was get a job and save up money as no savings but am wondering how much do I need in savings? Its just for a 2week trip.
I am sorry to all for not being clearer before :-(
Ok let me clear some things up firstly I got a caution when I was 18 thats why as I honestly answered yes to getting a caution I had to go to the embassy. Secondly my girlfriend in the USA is paying for the trip.
My police certificate came back with NO Trace, all I was told was get a job and save up money as no savings but am wondering how much do I need in savings? Its just for a 2week trip.
I am sorry to all for not being clearer before :-(
Jan 19th 2010, 9:58 pm
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Re: Want to move from UK to USA to live with my Girlfriend
no job and no money, you have got no chance.
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Jan 19th 2010, 10:05 pm
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Re: Want to move from UK to USA to live with my Girlfriend
My police certificate came back with NO Trace, all I was told was get a job and save up money as no savings but am wondering how much do I need in savings? Its just for a 2week trip.
Better yet, have your girlfriend come visit you in the UK. The main thing right now is to meet each other in person, right? It doesn't matter where. Seems like she'll be more eligible to visit the UK, since she has the money (and maybe the job).
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Jan 19th 2010, 10:11 pm
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Re: Want to move from UK to USA to live with my Girlfriend
Hi all,
Ok let me clear some things up firstly I got a caution when I was 18 thats why as I honestly answered yes to getting a caution I had to go to the embassy. Secondly my girlfriend in the USA is paying for the trip.
My police certificate came back with NO Trace, all I was told was get a job and save up money as no savings but am wondering how much do I need in savings? Its just for a 2week trip.
I am sorry to all for not being clearer before :-(
Ok let me clear some things up firstly I got a caution when I was 18 thats why as I honestly answered yes to getting a caution I had to go to the embassy. Secondly my girlfriend in the USA is paying for the trip.
My police certificate came back with NO Trace, all I was told was get a job and save up money as no savings but am wondering how much do I need in savings? Its just for a 2week trip.
I am sorry to all for not being clearer before :-(
Note: The decision to approve or deny the application will be based on the interview and information provided orally. However, the consular officer may ask the applicant to provide documentary evidence of the following:
* funds sufficient to cover all expenses while in the United States; and
* a residence abroad to which he/she intends to return at the end of the stay in the United States. This is generally established by evidence of family, professional, property, employment or other ties and commitments to some country other than the United States sufficient to cause the applicant to return there at the conclusion of his/her stay.
The officer's job is to make sure you will leave the US when you are supposed to. Since a US citizen significant other is one way people stay in the US permanently, that weighs heavily against your application. It's not a simple matter of 'have X£ in the bank' or 'have any old McJob'; they want to see that you have a darn good reason for returning to the UK.
Jan 19th 2010, 10:14 pm
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Re: Want to move from UK to USA to live with my Girlfriend
Thank you for clearing up why you couldn't use the VWP. That helps a lot.
There's no set amount of savings, it's still up to the ConOff to decide if it's enough, but I suppose if you figure around $200 a day, for 14 days = $2,800. If you have $3,000 in savings, that might do the trick. Of course, don't borrow $3,000 from someone, stick it in your savings account, and then try for the visa again. The ConOff will question how you suddenly got that much money. I'm sure they want you to have some ties to the UK - a job, school, something...and some way of showing how you earned the money you've been depositing to your savings.
Better yet, have your girlfriend come visit you in the UK. The main thing right now is to meet each other in person, right? It doesn't matter where. Seems like she'll be more eligible to visit the UK, since she has the money (and maybe the job).
Rene
There's no set amount of savings, it's still up to the ConOff to decide if it's enough, but I suppose if you figure around $200 a day, for 14 days = $2,800. If you have $3,000 in savings, that might do the trick. Of course, don't borrow $3,000 from someone, stick it in your savings account, and then try for the visa again. The ConOff will question how you suddenly got that much money. I'm sure they want you to have some ties to the UK - a job, school, something...and some way of showing how you earned the money you've been depositing to your savings.
Better yet, have your girlfriend come visit you in the UK. The main thing right now is to meet each other in person, right? It doesn't matter where. Seems like she'll be more eligible to visit the UK, since she has the money (and maybe the job).
Rene
Many thanks for your reply yes I have ties in the UK my family is here and my sister is due to be married soon also all my friends are here so there is no issue with me emphasising to the person that I intend to come back to the UK which I do.
I am actively seeking work as I have never been out of a job before and will also be looking at saving towards to the amount you have advised.
Again many many thanks for all your help :-)
Jan 19th 2010, 10:15 pm
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http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/b2.html
Note: The decision to approve or deny the application will be based on the interview and information provided orally. However, the consular officer may ask the applicant to provide documentary evidence of the following:
* funds sufficient to cover all expenses while in the United States; and
* a residence abroad to which he/she intends to return at the end of the stay in the United States. This is generally established by evidence of family, professional, property, employment or other ties and commitments to some country other than the United States sufficient to cause the applicant to return there at the conclusion of his/her stay.
The officer's job is to make sure you will leave the US when you are supposed to. Since a US citizen significant other is one way people stay in the US permanently, that weighs heavily against your application. It's not a simple matter of 'have X£ in the bank' or 'have any old McJob'; they want to see that you have a darn good reason for returning to the UK.
Note: The decision to approve or deny the application will be based on the interview and information provided orally. However, the consular officer may ask the applicant to provide documentary evidence of the following:
* funds sufficient to cover all expenses while in the United States; and
* a residence abroad to which he/she intends to return at the end of the stay in the United States. This is generally established by evidence of family, professional, property, employment or other ties and commitments to some country other than the United States sufficient to cause the applicant to return there at the conclusion of his/her stay.
The officer's job is to make sure you will leave the US when you are supposed to. Since a US citizen significant other is one way people stay in the US permanently, that weighs heavily against your application. It's not a simple matter of 'have X£ in the bank' or 'have any old McJob'; they want to see that you have a darn good reason for returning to the UK.
Jan 19th 2010, 10:20 pm
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Re: Want to move from UK to USA to live with my Girlfriend
They are looking for strong reasons that you must return to the UK after your US visit. More like owning property, a job that expects you back, or school that you must return to attend.
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Jan 19th 2010, 10:21 pm
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Re: Want to move from UK to USA to live with my Girlfriend
I cannot believe the OP has decided he wants marriage over the internet, people behave their best in front of a screen and untill you have lived with someone for a few months you cannot judge what a person is really like, suggest living together for at least a few monts before taking such a huge step, I know quite a few of my friends who have met girls on the internet and thought theu were the one untill they went out with them a few times.
Go for a long holiday and take it from there, but the talk of marriage over a person you have only seen on a screen is wierd.
Go for a long holiday and take it from there, but the talk of marriage over a person you have only seen on a screen is wierd.
Jan 19th 2010, 10:22 pm
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Re: Want to move from UK to USA to live with my Girlfriend
TAJ,
It sounds as though you failed to sufficiently document that your girlfriend is both willing and able to pay for your visit when you made your visa application.
And perhaps your agenda for the trip was weak as well. How much money you need depends in part on what you plan to do during your visit.
I like Rene's idea to have your girlfriend visit you. If she can afford to pay for you to visit her, she can afford to pay to visit you, and perhaps she won't have the visa problems that you have.
Regards, JEff
It sounds as though you failed to sufficiently document that your girlfriend is both willing and able to pay for your visit when you made your visa application.
And perhaps your agenda for the trip was weak as well. How much money you need depends in part on what you plan to do during your visit.
I like Rene's idea to have your girlfriend visit you. If she can afford to pay for you to visit her, she can afford to pay to visit you, and perhaps she won't have the visa problems that you have.
Regards, JEff
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Jan 19th 2010, 10:45 pm
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Re: Want to move from UK to USA to live with my Girlfriend
TAJ,
It sounds as though you failed to sufficiently document that your girlfriend is both willing and able to pay for your visit when you made your visa application.
And perhaps your agenda for the trip was weak as well. How much money you need depends in part on what you plan to do during your visit.
I like Rene's idea to have your girlfriend visit you. If she can afford to pay for you to visit her, she can afford to pay to visit you, and perhaps she won't have the visa problems that you have.
Regards, JEff
It sounds as though you failed to sufficiently document that your girlfriend is both willing and able to pay for your visit when you made your visa application.
And perhaps your agenda for the trip was weak as well. How much money you need depends in part on what you plan to do during your visit.
I like Rene's idea to have your girlfriend visit you. If she can afford to pay for you to visit her, she can afford to pay to visit you, and perhaps she won't have the visa problems that you have.
Regards, JEff
Jan 19th 2010, 10:47 pm
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Re: Want to move from UK to USA to live with my Girlfriend
Thank you for clearing up why you couldn't use the VWP. That helps a lot.
There's no set amount of savings, it's still up to the ConOff to decide if it's enough, but I suppose if you figure around $200 a day, for 14 days = $2,800. If you have $3,000 in savings, that might do the trick. Of course, don't borrow $3,000 from someone, stick it in your savings account, and then try for the visa again. The ConOff will question how you suddenly got that much money. I'm sure they want you to have some ties to the UK - a job, school, something...and some way of showing how you earned the money you've been depositing to your savings.
Better yet, have your girlfriend come visit you in the UK. The main thing right now is to meet each other in person, right? It doesn't matter where. Seems like she'll be more eligible to visit the UK, since she has the money (and maybe the job).
Rene
There's no set amount of savings, it's still up to the ConOff to decide if it's enough, but I suppose if you figure around $200 a day, for 14 days = $2,800. If you have $3,000 in savings, that might do the trick. Of course, don't borrow $3,000 from someone, stick it in your savings account, and then try for the visa again. The ConOff will question how you suddenly got that much money. I'm sure they want you to have some ties to the UK - a job, school, something...and some way of showing how you earned the money you've been depositing to your savings.
Better yet, have your girlfriend come visit you in the UK. The main thing right now is to meet each other in person, right? It doesn't matter where. Seems like she'll be more eligible to visit the UK, since she has the money (and maybe the job).
Rene