Derbys12

Hi people just got back from 2 fantastic weeks in Michigan with my love of my life.
We got engaged while i was out there too.Problem now is its so hard being apart, its totally heartbreaking!!, i know people have been in the same position as us, what can we do to ease it?!, how soon/Quickest way i can be there!?... or do we need the Long K1 process........... HELP!!
I really need to be back there with her!, any help Much appreciated.

Jan Alaska

Glad you enjoyed your stay

First step would be for your fiancee to get her divorce finalised. No Decree Absolut no visa ...

Jan

Chrisw1968

I'm in exactly the same position as you buddy - I have been to America 5 times in the last 16 months or so, the last twice have been 12 week stays - I have only been home a fortnight and it feels like ages!!

WE are resigned to just putting your head down, arse up and getting cracking on "what needs to be done" - we obviously speak a great deal on the phone - about 5 times a day lol.

Young love - except im 38 and Cindy is 43 lol - still, we both feel like kids again

mickmills

The K-1 process seems like it takes a while, but the time will soon go.
I went through the process in 2002.
Started the paperwork in July, & I was in the US in November.

Good luck.

anotherlimey

Yes, and be prepared for the phone bill!

Manc

If you're going to be emigrating with your son, I would have to advise nothing more than the K1 route.

I did it the 10 foot bargepole way, but I only had myself to think about, I wasn't bringing any kids with me.

Chrisw1968

I have been doing this for years mate lol - I have a deal with NTL, I pay £2.50 a month for international calling and then just 2p a minute - its cheaper to call cindy in iowa than it is to call my auntie who lives 2 miles away - crazy huh?

Bob

best bet is asking in immigration forum...and if you want to be together quickly, best bet would be moving to the UK...

You can see how long a K3 visa takes, but either way, you'll be seperated, just a case of before or after you get married...

anotherlimey

Can you use Skype from your computer? I believe they are now offering free landline calls for US/Cananda numbers only.

Celsius

Doesn't the USC have kids too? Getting consent of the other biological parent might be tricky.

snowbunny

Knowing what the children's situation is would help -- does your fiancee have children? If so, would their father allow them to live, even temporarily, outside of the US?

Same question for yourself.

There is no waiting period for remarriage after divorce in the US -- and the rules for who can marry, waiting periods between licence and marriage, etc vary from state to state and are not uniform as are England's.

Both divorces MUST be finalised as you must be eligible to marry; she will definitely need a copy of her final divorce decree, and she must earn enough money to "sponsor" you (or find a cosponsor). The number of children living in the household will determine the exact amount she must make.

Sarah

Even cheaper if you use www.telediscount.co.uk or www.call18866.co.uk

Have a look on www.moneysavingexpert.com
Has loads of good tips on international calling and flights as well as everything else. I miss it now I'm here.

Manc

who says the kids have to go at all.
she's marrying him, not the kids.

CitySimon

We did the long distance relationship ourselves for 18 months. It's hard but it's not impossible. Like has been said, phone calls are your friend. I think I was clocking up 350 GBP a month on calls to the other half at it's peak.

unicorndreams

Hi,
I did my K1 , we put in Nov 2001 ,had london embassy interview April 2002 . Moved here May 2002 and was married July 2002.
Phone calls. letters and emails kept us going.
Good luck.