Another US spouse Question
#1
Another US spouse Question
Did a search on the forums here, but couldn't find what I needed.
I have been married to a US citizen for 6 years and now want to work and live in the US.
I am British and we have 2 children who are both joint US citizens. (So no problems for them)
What is the easiest/best way to proceed with this and what is the process?
If this has been answered a link would be appreciated.
Thanks...
WOS
I have been married to a US citizen for 6 years and now want to work and live in the US.
I am British and we have 2 children who are both joint US citizens. (So no problems for them)
What is the easiest/best way to proceed with this and what is the process?
If this has been answered a link would be appreciated.
Thanks...
WOS
#2
Re: Another US spouse Question
You live together in the UK?
If so then the easiest way is DCF at the US embassy in London.
If so then the easiest way is DCF at the US embassy in London.
#3
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Re: Another US spouse Question
US Marriage Based Visas is the forum you want to be asking questions in. Do a search on DCF and you'll come up with tons of information. We did it all without any help, sold our house and survived to wear the t-shirt. Good luck.
#4
Re: Another US spouse Question
Originally Posted by nethead
You live together in the UK?
Do you know roughly how long the DCF process takes? Also, given my situation, is it a formality (subject to the usual background stuff, etc)
Thanks,
WOS
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Re: Another US spouse Question
Welcome WoS. Pretty much what the Amerlisa said. Good luck in your adventure.
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#7
Re: Another US spouse Question
Thanks all for the greeting.
I have to say the US was never on the top of my location list.
However, the wife has supported me on our various travels, so figured if she wants us to spend some time in the US, why not...
My brother has been there 10 years, plus I have acquired a large US family down the line so...
Thanks for the help & support!
WOS
I have to say the US was never on the top of my location list.
However, the wife has supported me on our various travels, so figured if she wants us to spend some time in the US, why not...
My brother has been there 10 years, plus I have acquired a large US family down the line so...
Thanks for the help & support!
WOS
#8
Re: Another US spouse Question
Originally Posted by WheelsOfSteel
Thanks all for the greeting.
I have to say the US was never on the top of my location list.
However, the wife has supported me on our various travels, so figured if she wants us to spend some time in the US, why not...
My brother has been there 10 years, plus I have acquired a large US family down the line so...
Thanks for the help & support!
WOS
I have to say the US was never on the top of my location list.
However, the wife has supported me on our various travels, so figured if she wants us to spend some time in the US, why not...
My brother has been there 10 years, plus I have acquired a large US family down the line so...
Thanks for the help & support!
WOS
To echo what someone else said, the best place to ask your questions given your particular circumstance would be in the marriage based visa forum.
Good luck!
~SecretGarden
#9
Re: Another US spouse Question
Two things immediately come to mind:
1. Your wife needs a certain status in the UK in order to be eligible to do the direct consular filing in London. Check out the US Consulate website for London to find out which one it is. Believe, but not positive, it is Indefinite Leave to Remain.
2. Has already become a naturalized citizen of the UK and if not if she is close to the time to do so, would be in her best interest to obtain it before leaving. Makes things so much easier when or if you wish to return to the UK.
1. Your wife needs a certain status in the UK in order to be eligible to do the direct consular filing in London. Check out the US Consulate website for London to find out which one it is. Believe, but not positive, it is Indefinite Leave to Remain.
2. Has already become a naturalized citizen of the UK and if not if she is close to the time to do so, would be in her best interest to obtain it before leaving. Makes things so much easier when or if you wish to return to the UK.
Originally Posted by WheelsOfSteel
Did a search on the forums here, but couldn't find what I needed.
I have been married to a US citizen for 6 years and now want to work and live in the US.
I am British and we have 2 children who are both joint US citizens. (So no problems for them)
What is the easiest/best way to proceed with this and what is the process?
If this has been answered a link would be appreciated.
Thanks...
WOS
I have been married to a US citizen for 6 years and now want to work and live in the US.
I am British and we have 2 children who are both joint US citizens. (So no problems for them)
What is the easiest/best way to proceed with this and what is the process?
If this has been answered a link would be appreciated.
Thanks...
WOS
#10
Re: Another US spouse Question
Originally Posted by Rete
...Believe, but not positive, it is Indefinite Leave to Remain.
#11
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Re: Another US spouse Question
Assuming that they have been in the UK for 6 years that should be a fromality as far as DCF at the London Consulate is concerened.
The usual hurdle is needing a sponsor, you need income or assets, so if insufficient assets then either the missus goes back earlier and gets a job or a US based Family member with suficient income co-sponsors. Assuming your job does not transfer.
www.visajourney.com has a board about DCF and a UK forum.
The usual hurdle is needing a sponsor, you need income or assets, so if insufficient assets then either the missus goes back earlier and gets a job or a US based Family member with suficient income co-sponsors. Assuming your job does not transfer.
www.visajourney.com has a board about DCF and a UK forum.
#12
Re: Another US spouse Question
Originally Posted by Rete
Two things immediately come to mind:
1. Your wife needs a certain status in the UK in order to be eligible to do the direct consular filing in London. Check out the US Consulate website for London to find out which one it is. Believe, but not positive, it is Indefinite Leave to Remain.
2. Has already become a naturalized citizen of the UK and if not if she is close to the time to do so, would be in her best interest to obtain it before leaving. Makes things so much easier when or if you wish to return to the UK.
1. Your wife needs a certain status in the UK in order to be eligible to do the direct consular filing in London. Check out the US Consulate website for London to find out which one it is. Believe, but not positive, it is Indefinite Leave to Remain.
2. Has already become a naturalized citizen of the UK and if not if she is close to the time to do so, would be in her best interest to obtain it before leaving. Makes things so much easier when or if you wish to return to the UK.
Good luck with your new adventure.
Reg. Frank R.
#13
Re: Another US spouse Question
Thanks all.
Yes, she does Have 'Indefinite Leave to Remain', in the UK. She does not have UK citizenship. She will (hopefully) get this before we leave...
We have not lived in the UK all that time. We lived in New Zealand for a few years, where one of our children was born. He has 3 citizenship's...
Yes, she does Have 'Indefinite Leave to Remain', in the UK. She does not have UK citizenship. She will (hopefully) get this before we leave...
We have not lived in the UK all that time. We lived in New Zealand for a few years, where one of our children was born. He has 3 citizenship's...
#14
Re: Another US spouse Question
Originally Posted by WheelsOfSteel
Do you know roughly how long the DCF process takes? Also, given my situation, is it a formality (subject to the usual background stuff, etc)
~ Jenney
#15
Re: Another US spouse Question
Originally Posted by Jenney & Mark
Immigration is never a formality! Why would you think it wouldn't be in your situation? You're an intending immigrant, after all.
~ Jenney
~ Jenney
However provided one meets the requirements, it should be nothing but a formality, regardless of longevity of process.
If an application is declined, it is declined for a reason. This isn't some random event.
WOS