Fiance Visa

[ajus]

Has anyone who is an American Citizen ever applied for a Fiance Visa for a British National? How long did your fiance have to wait to get a response from US Immigration?

[Fatbrit]

Originally Posted by ajus

Has anyone who is an American Citizen ever applied for a Fiance Visa for a British National? How long did your fiance have to wait to get a response from US Immigration?

The process usually takes around 9 months beginning to end and contains multiple steps. You give insufficient information about where you are in the process to provide an answer.

[ajus]

I just applied for my british partner about a month ago...however,,we lived together for 3 yrs and tried getting married in england a few months ago but we were stalled in the issue of type of visa...and they wanted to so much money just for us to get married...I didnt want to stay in england so i thought we use that money to bring my partner over...

[Fatbrit]

Originally Posted by ajus

I just applied for my british partner about a month ago...however,,we lived together for 3 yrs and tried getting married in england a few months ago but we were stalled in the issue of type of visa...and they wanted to so much money just for us to get married...I didnt want to stay in england so i thought we use that money to bring my partner over...

So, I'm assuming you are doing the K1 and have sent the I-129F to USCIS?

Takes 3 or 4 months usually for this to process. They will send it to London, and the consulate will contact you from there.

[ajus]

Yes i have filed a i129F. However, I'm in the states now looking for work and a place to reside but my partner remains in the UK awaiting for an answer from the USCIS. I thought my partner was the one to be contacted and asked to appear for an interview?

[RICHNTRISH]

Why did they want lots of money to marry you ? surely you just get the licence , small fee not sure what , then get married where ever your budget dictates ?

[Fatbrit]

Originally Posted by ajus

Yes i have filed a i129F. However, I'm in the states now looking for work and a place to reside but my partner remains in the UK awaiting for an answer from the USCIS. I thought my partner was the one to be contacted and asked to appear for an interview?

Yep -- they'll contact him at the address you gave in the petition. But as I said, budget around 3 months. He should be looking up what they're going to be asking him for and getting ready for this -- ACPO certificate, etc.

[twostep]

Originally Posted by RICHNTRISH

Why did they want lots of money to marry you ? surely you just get the licence , small fee not sure what , then get married where ever your budget dictates ?

He may have gotten his wires crossed. He needs proof to be financially able to sponsor her or provide a sponser. I do not remember the number but around poverty limit plus 15% x 3.

[jm83]

does anyone know if its possible to apply for a K1 visa while both(us and uk citizen) are living in the UK? And once its granted move over together?

[Bevdeforges]

Originally Posted by jm83

does anyone know if its possible to apply for a K1 visa while both(us and uk citizen) are living in the UK? And once its granted move over together?

From the US State Dept website:

"You must file the Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), Form I-129F, with the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office that serves the area where you live. See the Department of Homeland Security's USCIS Field Offices for information on where you can file the petition. Note: You cannot file this petition at an embassy, consulate or U.S. immigration office abroad."

I think that means no.
Cheers,
Bev