Retiring to the USA
Jun 17th 2003, 2:30 pm
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Retiring to the USA
I've just taken a look at the US Embassy's pages on Immigration and it does seem very daunting. I have a son who has lived in the USA for the past 6 years, is getting married shortly to a USA citizen, and will never return to UK to live. My husband and I would like to retire to the USA in about 3-4 years, is there a simple way of achieving this?
Jun 17th 2003, 2:45 pm
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Re: Retiring to the USA
Originally posted by Dione
I've just taken a look at the US Embassy's pages on Immigration and it does seem very daunting. I have a son who has lived in the USA for the past 6 years, is getting married shortly to a USA citizen, and will never return to UK to live. My husband and I would like to retire to the USA in about 3-4 years, is there a simple way of achieving this?
I've just taken a look at the US Embassy's pages on Immigration and it does seem very daunting. I have a son who has lived in the USA for the past 6 years, is getting married shortly to a USA citizen, and will never return to UK to live. My husband and I would like to retire to the USA in about 3-4 years, is there a simple way of achieving this?
There is no real other way, you can't just retire in the US, you have to have a visa and if you aren't eligible for any other (spousal or work) you will have to wait to be sponsored by your son.
I know this isn't the answer you wanted but I can't tell you anything else.
Patrick
Jun 17th 2003, 2:51 pm
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Re: Retiring to the USA
Originally posted by Dione
I've just taken a look at the US Embassy's pages on Immigration and it does seem very daunting. I have a son who has lived in the USA for the past 6 years, is getting married shortly to a USA citizen, and will never return to UK to live. My husband and I would like to retire to the USA in about 3-4 years, is there a simple way of achieving this?
I've just taken a look at the US Embassy's pages on Immigration and it does seem very daunting. I have a son who has lived in the USA for the past 6 years, is getting married shortly to a USA citizen, and will never return to UK to live. My husband and I would like to retire to the USA in about 3-4 years, is there a simple way of achieving this?
Have you looked into the potential costs of healthcare in the state where you wish to live?
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Jun 17th 2003, 4:06 pm
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Re: Retiring to the USA
Originally posted by Patrick
The only real option for you is to get your son to sponsor you when he becomes a citizen. He can apply for citizenship 3 years after marrying the USC and it will take about a year. He can then sponsor you which will then take about 10 years. The earliest you could be here is 14 years!
There is no real other way, you can't just retire in the US, you have to have a visa and if you aren't eligible for any other (spousal or work) you will have to wait to be sponsored by your son.
I know this isn't the answer you wanted but I can't tell you anything else.
Patrick
The only real option for you is to get your son to sponsor you when he becomes a citizen. He can apply for citizenship 3 years after marrying the USC and it will take about a year. He can then sponsor you which will then take about 10 years. The earliest you could be here is 14 years!
There is no real other way, you can't just retire in the US, you have to have a visa and if you aren't eligible for any other (spousal or work) you will have to wait to be sponsored by your son.
I know this isn't the answer you wanted but I can't tell you anything else.
Patrick
Jun 17th 2003, 4:20 pm
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Re: Retiring to the USA
Originally posted by Ranjini
Patrick, it takes a lot less time than that to get parents across. Expecially if they are old and dependent. I don't know the exact criteria or the details but this is something the OP could look into. I do know that this is so ....
Patrick, it takes a lot less time than that to get parents across. Expecially if they are old and dependent. I don't know the exact criteria or the details but this is something the OP could look into. I do know that this is so ....
Well thats better news as once your son is a perminant resident it will only take a couple of years so you could be over there in six years.
You do have to consider carefully what NC Penguin said as well, Health care is very expensive over here and you will not qualify for any scheme. You must also look into your UK pension and make sure you can still gain access to it. You may have problems with the state pension but company pensions should be OK.
Patrick
Jun 17th 2003, 4:22 pm
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Re: Retiring to the USA
Originally posted by Ranjini
Patrick, it takes a lot less time than that to get parents across. Expecially if they are old and dependent. I don't know the exact criteria or the details but this is something the OP could look into. I do know that this is so ....
Patrick, it takes a lot less time than that to get parents across. Expecially if they are old and dependent. I don't know the exact criteria or the details but this is something the OP could look into. I do know that this is so ....
http://www.murthy.com/irf.html
Good luck to the OP. I think what it means is that they can be here pretty quick after their son becomes a citizen...
Jun 17th 2003, 4:28 pm
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Re: Retiring to the USA
Originally posted by Patrick
..... You must also look into your UK pension and make sure you can still gain access to it. You may have problems with the state pension ....
..... You must also look into your UK pension and make sure you can still gain access to it. You may have problems with the state pension ....
Originally posted by Patrick
You're right, parents come under immediate relative category ....
You're right, parents come under immediate relative category ....
Jun 17th 2003, 5:51 pm
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Re: Retiring to the USA
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When I said that a few weeks ago I think that it was you who gave me a roughing-up for not understanding the rules!
When I said that a few weeks ago I think that it was you who gave me a roughing-up for not understanding the rules!
Jun 17th 2003, 7:28 pm
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Re: Retiring to the USA
Originally posted by NC Penguin
As well as requiring a visa to live in the States, as retirees, you will more than likely be responsible for paying your own healthcare. Compared to the UK, this is very costly, especially if you pay for it yourself (as opposed to having it subsidised by an employer).
Have you looked into the potential costs of healthcare in the state where you wish to live?
NC Penguin
As well as requiring a visa to live in the States, as retirees, you will more than likely be responsible for paying your own healthcare. Compared to the UK, this is very costly, especially if you pay for it yourself (as opposed to having it subsidised by an employer).
Have you looked into the potential costs of healthcare in the state where you wish to live?
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Jun 17th 2003, 7:36 pm
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Re: Retiring to the USA
Originally posted by Patrick
The only real option for you is to get your son to sponsor you when he becomes a citizen. He can apply for citizenship 3 years after marrying the USC and it will take about a year. He can then sponsor you which will then take about 10 years. The earliest you could be here is 14 years!
There is no real other way, you can't just retire in the US, you have to have a visa and if you aren't eligible for any other (spousal or work) you will have to wait to be sponsored by your son.
I know this isn't the answer you wanted but I can't tell you anything else.
Patrick
The only real option for you is to get your son to sponsor you when he becomes a citizen. He can apply for citizenship 3 years after marrying the USC and it will take about a year. He can then sponsor you which will then take about 10 years. The earliest you could be here is 14 years!
There is no real other way, you can't just retire in the US, you have to have a visa and if you aren't eligible for any other (spousal or work) you will have to wait to be sponsored by your son.
I know this isn't the answer you wanted but I can't tell you anything else.
Patrick
Is it likely to make a difference that I own a specialist company which can be located anywhere, would be able to invest in other companies? My husband and I are also on the Board of my son's USA company
Jun 17th 2003, 7:41 pm
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Re: Retiring to the USA
Originally posted by Dione
Thank you Patrick.
Is it likely to make a difference that I own a specialist company which can be located anywhere, would be able to invest in other companies? My husband and I are also on the Board of my son's USA company
Thank you Patrick.
Is it likely to make a difference that I own a specialist company which can be located anywhere, would be able to invest in other companies? My husband and I are also on the Board of my son's USA company
You can be there within 3 months if you go that route and don't have to wait for your son to get citizenship, technically you won't be retired though!
Patrick
Jun 18th 2003, 9:34 pm
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Patrick,
Thanks very much for your reply. It simply didn't occur to me, although I, nor my husband, have never envisaged retiring. He's presently 77 and I, 56. As I'm sure you know over 50's in UK are regarded as being en route to the knacker's yard, socially or in business, and I allowed this to influence the language of my enquiry.
I'm very grateful,
-Dione
Thanks very much for your reply. It simply didn't occur to me, although I, nor my husband, have never envisaged retiring. He's presently 77 and I, 56. As I'm sure you know over 50's in UK are regarded as being en route to the knacker's yard, socially or in business, and I allowed this to influence the language of my enquiry.
I'm very grateful,
-Dione
