I'm British and I'm going to move to USA to be with my American husband who is in the military. I have children from a previous marriage. My children are 15 and 12 and both want to move with me. I know I'm going to have a fight on my hands with the ex. Tomorrow I will be calling my lawyer but can you tell me what else I need to do
2007-03-11 11:07:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
You have two issues to resolve, in order:
1. To be able to legally take your children out of the UK - you seem to have that part under control
2. For you AND your children to be able to enter the USA legally and to adjust status in a timely manner. This is best achieved by using a competent immigration attorney. there are special rules for relatives of a US Citizen serviceman, but since they redesigned the USCIS website (www.uscis.gov) its almost impossible to find any decent information.
There are particular issues with minors. You do have to go through the steps to keep them legal once you are here.
2007-03-11 11:26:02 · answer #1 · answered by skip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot place my hand on the information I wanted to post for you but there are many out there that have been in your position. Much depends on the circumstances regarding custody, whether you were married or not to the father of your children etc etc and ultimately the UK law regarding the previous. You may be better asking this question on one of the boards that only deal with immigration where others that have experiences with this will be able to help you. Try http://www.familybasedimmigration.com/forum The board is a great forum for advice and resources. Your lawyer however should be able to tell you everything that you need to know regarding the law and if there is anything that you can do.
All the best to you.
2007-03-12 02:26:09 · answer #2 · answered by aussiewenchupover 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The US was once a marvelous place to move to...and still is if you stay in a more rural place.
Illegals have poured into our nation and where they have settled en masse, it looks like a third world country after a war.
Get a good immigration lawyer...and be sure your children are good with such an extreme move.....12 and 15 are tough ages!
Good Luck.
2007-03-11 18:40:23 · answer #3 · answered by borderpatrolperson 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Your husband married you but doesn't see he'd have to have your teenagers?? I see big trouble. Why are you taking the kids away from their British familiar home in the first place?? Maybe he can live in Britain if he's near retirement or can get a good job.
2007-03-11 18:26:49 · answer #4 · answered by Your Uncle Dodge! 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Be careful in the USA. In 2003 over 30242 were killed in the united states due to gun crime, Canada is nice only 2 people were killed by guns and their were from Detroit. But it may be different now, i wanted to move there when i am older, now i have the facts I'm a bit concerned, But it depends on the area
2007-03-11 18:27:18 · answer #5 · answered by Martaaan__=] 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Hey girl get on the next plane out of the UK its going down the toilet fast and do it befor our estemed polititians heap more tax on the airfare.
America might have its problems but sure as hell its loads better than this sinking ship.
I will be joining you soon
2007-03-11 19:44:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You may not be able to take the kids without the permission of your ex. That's usually the rule
2007-03-11 18:43:15 · answer #7 · answered by K. Marx iii 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wonder why some pseudo-British want to move to the USA if they earn in Sterling pounds! what is better than earning US dollars!
hmmmmmmmmmm....
2007-03-11 18:40:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change your mind and stay in the UK.
2007-03-11 19:30:29 · answer #9 · answered by Moebious 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have custody, it's not his problem. You're the main guardian, so they have to go where you go.
2007-03-11 18:10:20 · answer #10 · answered by kenniemcooper 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋