Moving to Indiana from UK

[Lex_2k]

Hi everyone, I've browsed the forums for a while as a non member and there are a number of questions I have had answered, but there are also a few which remain unanswered.

As the title says, I am in the UK and would like to move to Indiana over there, I have been in a relationship with a girl I met online for 6 months and went over there for a short visit (4 days) two weeks ago, we hit it off and are deeply in love. But the distance is inevitably going to put a strain on the relationship.

We both had planned that I would go over there, meet her and her family, and if all went well then she would come visit over here and meet everyone this end.

However, we both miss eachother terribly and the goodbye was the hardest thing we've both had to do, i'd like to avoid another one by moving over there. Then once we'd both settled, we could visit over here and she could meet my family as a couple.

I do not have any of the desired trades, family over there, or a position in a company where sponsorship would be an option, so i'm sure that marriage would be the only option?

My question is, any advice, tips or anything I can do or start doing now that will help my cause?

How long does the application process take? If I got through and was able to live over there, would we be able to return and visit my family, or would I be grounded (so to speak) in America?

Apologies for any dumb questions. This is all new to me and this is my first post here. I'm not going to pretend I understand more than I do, I've never known what I wanted to do career wise, but I am very very sure that I want and need her in my life.

As said, any help appreciated.

[Davis1]

Originally Posted by Lex_2k

Hi everyone, I've browsed the forums for a while as a non member and there are a number of questions I have had answered, but there are also a few which remain unanswered.

As the title says, I am in the UK and would like to move to Indiana over there, I have been in a relationship with a girl I met online for 6 months and went over there for a short visit (4 days) two weeks ago, we hit it off and are deeply in love. But the distance is inevitably going to put a strain on the relationship.

We both had planned that I would go over there, meet her and her family, and if all went well then she would come visit over here and meet everyone this end.

However, we both miss eachother terribly and the goodbye was the hardest thing we've both had to do, i'd like to avoid another one by moving over there. Then once we'd both settled, we could visit over here and she could meet my family as a couple.

I do not have any of the desired trades, family over there, or a position in a company where sponsorship would be an option, so i'm sure that marriage would be the only option?

My question is, any advice, tips or anything I can do or start doing now that will help my cause?

How long does the application process take? If I got through and was able to live over there, would we be able to return and visit my family, or would I be grounded (so to speak) in America?

Apologies for any dumb questions. This is all new to me and this is my first post here. I'm not going to pretend I understand more than I do, I've never known what I wanted to do career wise, but I am very very sure that I want and need her in my life.

As said, any help appreciated.

you dont give any ages but the US citizen has to be over 18 .yo
if she earn enough she can file for a fiance visa
K1 Process Flowchart
that will take 8-10 months

so your only meeting is once for 4 days
and you intend to marry ... that sounds pretty dumb to me

and you have no skills so will probably never get a job ..

[Lex_2k]

Thanks for the help. The criticism was also delicious...

Thanks to the 99 people who managed to restrain themselves from saying something cruel, the self control is genuinely appreciated.

I honestly came here hoping to get some help, advice and guidance. If I wanted criticism or to be told how blindingly hopeless it is, i've got a number of people to go to for that.

As for dumb, having feelings for someone you only know over the phone and by email is dumb. Flying across the world to meet someone on the basis that you care about them but have never met them, is dumb. Most internet relationships are not only dumb, but they are completely dependent and founded on you being a little dumb. If you go into them without being dumb or a little crazy then they will not work.

[twostep]

It is fairly easy - uscis.gov or travel.state.gov will walk you through the complete visa process from application form to fee schedule.
Work your way through the last 3+ months of posts here. Lots of information and first hand information at that.
Can the lady of your choice support both of you or what are your plans?
Sorry Indiana has never been on my radar. Too cold!

Davis - in Indiana 18 is legal age for contractial agreements. 18-16 requires parental consent and under 15 a court order.

[Davis1]

Originally Posted by twostep

Davis - in Indiana 18 is legal age for contractial agreements. 18-16 requires parental consent and under 15 a court order.

the Affidavit of support can only be signed by an 18 yo or over
parents cannot sign for you ..there is no other option

[twostep]

Originally Posted by Davis1

the Affidavit of support can only be signed by an 18 yo or over
parents cannot sign for you ..there is no other option

Please read up a bit on US law especially emancipated minor.

[twostep]

Originally Posted by Davis1

you dont give any ages but the US citizen has to be over 18 .yo
if she earn enough she can file for a fiance visa
K1 Process Flowchart
that will take 8-10 months

so your only meeting is once for 4 days
and you intend to marry ... that sounds pretty dumb to me

and you have no skills so will probably never get a job ..

Be so kind to refrain from insulting other posters. Thank you.

[Davis1]

Originally Posted by twostep

Please read up a bit on US law especially emancipated minor.

please read up on contract law

[Davis1]

Originally Posted by twostep

Be so kind to refrain from insulting other posters. Thank you.

i tell it as it is ...not an insult its just the facts

[geoffbob]

Being married is really the key to setting up over here. Of course you'll not become a citizen immediately, but after a time you'll be one of us and can come and go as you please. I wish I could be more exact but honestly I don't see that much of a problem. Indiana is known for its decent folk. They have the best reputation . Congratulations!

Originally Posted by Lex_2k

Hi everyone, I've browsed the forums for a while as a non member and there are a number of questions I have had answered, but there are also a few which remain unanswered.

As the title says, I am in the UK and would like to move to Indiana over there, I have been in a relationship with a girl I met online for 6 months and went over there for a short visit (4 days) two weeks ago, we hit it off and are deeply in love. But the distance is inevitably going to put a strain on the relationship.

We both had planned that I would go over there, meet her and her family, and if all went well then she would come visit over here and meet everyone this end.

However, we both miss eachother terribly and the goodbye was the hardest thing we've both had to do, i'd like to avoid another one by moving over there. Then once we'd both settled, we could visit over here and she could meet my family as a couple.

I do not have any of the desired trades, family over there, or a position in a company where sponsorship would be an option, so i'm sure that marriage would be the only option?

My question is, any advice, tips or anything I can do or start doing now that will help my cause?

How long does the application process take? If I got through and was able to live over there, would we be able to return and visit my family, or would I be grounded (so to speak) in America?

Apologies for any dumb questions. This is all new to me and this is my first post here. I'm not going to pretend I understand more than I do, I've never known what I wanted to do career wise, but I am very very sure that I want and need her in my life.

As said, any help appreciated.