Okay heres my problem and i'll try to not jump back and forth on the situation. Im a 25 yr old male from the united states and my girlfriend is 23 yrs old from London, UK. We've been together for two and a half years since dec. 26th and in our own minds we're engaged but we're not actually (meaning i never put a ring on her finger or anything) bcuz in the beginning of april will b the first time we ever met. My question is this, i thought i was just gonna spend 6 months with her on my passport alone (no visa required) but since we want to get married should i apply before i leave for a fiance visa though we werent planning on 6 months time to get married (we wanted to wait at least a year) but the step process can be a bit intimidating because theres so many things to choose from i dont wanna make the wrong choice. Also, if i stay 6 months, how long do i have to wait to return to the UK again (meaning do i have to wait months n months to return on the passport can i fly right back)
2007-01-05 15:53:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I agree with those who say that you should get to know her physically first. I met my darling wife online and, although we knew a lot about each other before we met, things were different afterwards. She may have some really annoying habits you really can't live with.
Just relax and enjoy being with her. Then come home and think about what you both want. The fiancee visa from the UK is really very simple. Engage an immigration attorney and it will be almost painless, except in the wallet! You can probably immigrate her in six months or less. Remember that she cannot visit the USA whilst the application is pending.
2007-01-06 00:54:56 · answer #1 · answered by skip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion you should see how it goes face-to-face, towards the end of the six months if everything is working out you can start the procedures to get the fiance visa.
Your partner would need to be able to show that she can support and accommodate you, although you would have the right to work once you were back in UK.
The visa might take a couple of months to come through if there are no problems. You would need to attend an interview at the British embassy to demonstrate tht it is a bona fide marriage, and you would have to marry within six months. I'm not sure, but you could probably ask for the visa not to begin immediately, if, say, you wanted the wedding to take place a little later.
The best thing would be for you both to go to a Law Centre or Citizens' Advice Bureau for some free advice.
Good luck!
2007-01-05 18:27:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are here on a student visa, and you want to get married without having to leave the country to come back in through a fiancee visa, there is a way.. You can just get married (before your student visa expires), and then change your status. I believe the forms to fill out (once you are married) are the i-130 and i-485. Fiancee visa takes a long time, and all it is, is a visa for those who are abroad and wish to come here to marry their significant others. You are already here, legally, so you are good to go:)
2016-05-22 21:55:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must apply for a Fiance visa from the British Embassy in the US. With this visa, you will then be allowed to give notice to marry in the UK. The new rules is that you must give this notice before you leave the US. If your in the UK on a student visa exceeding 6 months, you can apply for a COA for marriage. But if your in the UK on a tourist visa, then you must apply in the US.
2007-01-07 01:37:54 · answer #4 · answered by Mr curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not apply for a financee visa before you have physically met her. ICE won't accept your application. One of the conditions of the K-1 visa is you must have physically met, and you haven't. Keep all receipts, credit card statements, luggage tags, ticket stubs, itinerary, and any other papers or docs that show you were there...PLUS take pics with her, and you and recognizable landmarks (i.e. Stonehenge, Big Ben, Castles , etc) and with her family. You will use this to apply for a K-1 Visa. This process, by the time you are done, maybe between $5000-$10,000 in costs. Good Luck
2007-01-05 16:02:10 · answer #5 · answered by Dawes 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately they do require evidence that you have actually met each other before you can apply for a fiance visa. Best thing to do is just go over to there for a long holiday, get to know each other, and then get engaged properly. Have fun, take loads of photographs of the both of you. Then go back home and apply for the visa. :-)
2007-01-05 18:59:29 · answer #6 · answered by Butterscotch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would wait until you have met her in person. My wife is from Moldova and we had to go the fiance visa route. One of the questions that they ask you is if you have ever seen her in person. Im not sure how much this matters but if they reget the petition the first time it will take evenlonger the second.
2007-01-05 16:04:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You sir are way too young to get married . That is all .
2007-01-05 15:57:09 · answer #8 · answered by prole1984 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋