Getting married on ESTA & returning to the UK.
#16
Re: Getting married on ESTA & returning to the UK.
The question I'm asking is what will my wife need to be doing to be able to stay in the UK until my degree is finished?
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Re: Getting married on ESTA & returning to the UK.
Ah yes, should've clarified I was aware of that. Thanks for the reminder anyway mate.
As for your point on my wife, that might actually be a decent plan. To be honest, the only things that'll be holding me in the UK are my degree and the waiting time for the visa, and we're pretty accustomed to spending time apart from each other (as much as it sucks).
As for your point on my wife, that might actually be a decent plan. To be honest, the only things that'll be holding me in the UK are my degree and the waiting time for the visa, and we're pretty accustomed to spending time apart from each other (as much as it sucks).
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Also you will need a sponsor that makes at least 125% of the poverty level (125% for the sponsor plus dependents plus the immigrant) for the visa to be approved. If your wife is going to be that sponsor, she will need to remain in the US being employed to sponsor you. If someone else is going to be a joint sponsor, then she will not need to remain in the US.
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markus,
Just so you can have some dates in mind: If you marry and get the I-130 filed in Sept 2012, you can expect to get your Immigrant Visa around May - July 2013. The visa is good for 6 months after issue. I just didn't want you to think you'll get your visa for sure in May...it could take longer and could be more like July.
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Just so you can have some dates in mind: If you marry and get the I-130 filed in Sept 2012, you can expect to get your Immigrant Visa around May - July 2013. The visa is good for 6 months after issue. I just didn't want you to think you'll get your visa for sure in May...it could take longer and could be more like July.
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Re: Getting married on ESTA & returning to the UK.
Also I'd really like something clarified because I've heard so many different opinions on the matter. When the customs officer asks why I'm over in America, do I just tell him I'm getting married?
#21
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If you do mention getting married, make sure you know how the visa process works, so that you can eloquently let the officer know your specific plans. Make sure you bring proof of your need to be back in the UK by a specific date.
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If you have specific questions on the Immigrant Visa, or how that process is done, how it works, the forms, etc...you should ask those over in the US Marriage-Based Visa forum, please.
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Yeah, I heard I'm just to answer what's asked. Presumably if the officer asks what the purpose of my visit is I just say 'I'm getting married to American fiancee' and take it from there?
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