Rachaelsmith30

Hi just joined this site I am researching moving me and my family to Orlando we have 3 children been to Orlando on many occasions and want a better life for the kids I am finding it all very confusing who do I need to speak to in the uk who can point me in the right direction any info would be fab ie areas, schools, work ?

Poppy girl

What visa are you going for!
Wait I see JG had steered you in the right direction

Rachaelsmith30

My partner has a honoury citizenship we are getting married in 2 months , i think I need to speak to someone maybe the American embassy here in London about the different visa available what would you suggest ?

Jerseygirl

How did your partner get 'Honorary Citizenship'? I ask as it may give us some idea exactly what his status is in the US.

Rachaelsmith30

He played golf for England in a tournament there the 5 British folders were given honoury citizenships Do you think this will help us ?

SanDiegogirl

The following people were awarded Honorary Citizenship so the OP is in rarified company !! :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honorar..._United_States

Sally Redux

What?

Poppy girl

Well as they are all dead I am a bit concerned that Rachels old man might not be who he say's he is!! ....

....Does he wake up at night with the urge for a cigar!

MoshiMoshi

According to Wikipedia, only seven people have been granted honorary citizenship of the USA. The most recent Brit was Winston Churchill...

Hi Rachael, I'm sure you'll think everyone is being very pedantic, but terminology is so important with visa issues.

And don't necessarily expect to get conclusive or accurate advice from calling the US Embassy or any other authorities. You'll need to do a lot of research for yourself. This forum is an excellent resource.

(I see everyone else has already beat me to Wikipedia. Damn).

Rachaelsmith30

I thought this forum might help me and my family!!!! Maybe I was wrong we have the document that says citizenship on it it was given to him by the mayor of the town he played golf in along with photos ! I looked on that link and no it isn't a passport looking document it is a headed letter and certification

Jerseygirl

In that case is the honorary citizenship US or UK?

From what I've read a person can only become a US honorary citizen by an Act of Congress...or by a proclamation issued by the President of the United States. Only 7 have ever been bestowed...and those people are now dead. US HC's are not entitled to a US passport and their relatives or dependants do not receive any special privileges to enter or stay in the US.

Maybe someone else will be able to help you further.


Edit: I see it was given by a US Mayor. TBH it sounds something like being given 'the keys to a city'. I'm sorry but I can't see how it will help your family move to the US. Perhaps if your partner is an exceptional golfer he could get a visa to work here.

Rachaelsmith30

Thank you will do the best research I can

Sally Redux

Can you post a picture of it?

Rachaelsmith30

Can try to ,, does anyone know who the best people to speak to about relocating are. ???

Poppy girl

Hun you need a visa to relocate no visa no relocate sadly it's that simple...

Good luck with the Certficate