I live in MI, she lives in the UK and my children are with her. I want to get here over here with me as soon as possible
2006-06-25 06:16:23 · 17 answers · asked by shawn_michaels_smile 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
The visa waver program isn't gonna be any use to us as she was turned back at the Canadian border 2 weeks ago.
We are looking into a fiancee's visa, but I was wondering if there may be a quicker way than that?
2006-06-25 06:24:43 · update #1
Problem is, the kids dont automaticaly have US citizenship as I let the US when I was 13 instead of 15
2006-06-25 10:52:59 · update #2
Shawn, apperantly some of these people don't have any clue.You should really be careful asking questions like this on an openly opinionated forum such as this. True, if you're a US citizen, then your children are also but you need to file the right documents in the country where they are born, and submit it along with a DNA result the confirms your paternity.And as far as "her" visa, it varies depending on what country she is from. There isn't a level playing field where those are concerned. In most cases, under the K-visa program, a K-3(spouse) visa takes longer to process than a K-1(fiance) visa. Don't know why but think it has something to due with the process and requirements. CONSULT AN ATTORNEY! You might sponsor her or try for a student visa,or work visa but there is a catch. Just because she is in the US and you marry, doesn't automatically grant her a green card. She may still be required to return to her home country while processing her visa under the new status. And it may in fact make the process more difficult. CONSULT AN ATTORNEY! I'm only saying this because a denial can be very painful and even lenghten the process during a "re-file". I know because I'm currently working on a K-1 for my Pilipino Fiance, whom I have a child with as well.
Good Luck!
2006-07-08 04:13:48 · answer #1 · answered by monty h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-08 02:51:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she came here legally, as a student or as a visitor, and you got married right away, you could apply everything at once. It will cost about $765 dollars, plus a medical and passport pictures, to file her paperwork, and you will have to submit application for each of the kids if you aren't a citizen. (Children of US citizens are automatically US citizens themselves.)
A K-visa is like a visitor visa. You'd still have to file the immigration petition and apply to adjust her status when that is approved, and apply to get her a work permit.
None of these forms are cheap to file, but seem fairly straightforward to fill out. The folks at the immigration offices will look them over befor you submit them if you make an appointment.
2006-06-26 09:48:46 · answer #3 · answered by heartlandcanuck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you plan to marry her, you can probably get a K-1 visa relatively easily. As you said, she got turned back at the Canadian border. My guess is they turned her away because they believed she would not leave before her 90 days were up. If this is the case, it should be fairly easy to convey this to the embassy when she applies for her visa.
In any case, she will require some sort of visa to travel to the US for the rest of her life.
Another option, at least as regards your kids, is to petition for your kids' green cards. This won't do much to get her here, but at least your kids will be here.
2006-06-25 15:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by some guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know who told you that your children do not have US citizenship due to the age you 'left' the USA, but it is not true!
Your citizenship is not in jeopardy and, hence your children will automatically be US citizens. YOU must go to the US consulate in the country of their birth and register them as US citizens born abroad and you will receive a cetificate of citizenship for your children.
You cannot get a fiancee visa if you are not engaged and have no definite plans on marriage. YOu stated that you want your 'girlfriend' o come live with you.
There is no visa classification for that and therefore she does not qualify on that grounds,.
She WILL qualify as the foreign parent of AMERICAN CITIZENS, and you will be able to apply, on behalf of your chiildren for their mother, AFTER you register them as citizens.
2006-07-07 22:45:35 · answer #5 · answered by athorgarak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spike, the law changed over 8 yrs ago. you cant have dual nationality and may get deported doing what you suggest.
the fastest way is most expensive, immigration attorney.
It also depends which state you live in.
I'm in Fl and dont speak spanish so it took over 5 yrs to get legal alien status (now I'm ok until 2016, when I have to re-apply or become US citizen)
the kids could probably come over as dependants though
2006-06-25 08:15:06 · answer #6 · answered by 1crazypj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't she stay here for 3 months on a tourist visa? Then get married within those 3 months.....
When you get married, she'll get her green card and can still remain a UK citizen.....she will become a LEGAL resident, something that Mexicans have a hard time understanding what LEGAL means..... :)
2006-06-25 07:07:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I would do is have her call the US embassy in the UK and see what are the procedures to live in the states. I don´t think it will be hard since she has your children.
2006-06-25 10:29:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fiancee visa is ur best bet but still going to take a while,try this site
travel.state.gov
or e-mail: NPIC@state.gov
2006-07-07 19:26:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring her over on a visit and get married here. then have her apply for citizenship. I hear that cuts down on the red tape.
2006-06-25 06:21:12 · answer #10 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋