or anyone????
well he will be banned from the usa...so really no other option..I'm not sure anyone else would know the full history of your problem. I certainly dont, sorry, but I know its complicated and that Bev has been helping you. If its that you want to go to the UK then I personally would say DONT its horrible there, get your husband to move to the US????
Sorry, I'm sure thats the wrong answer for you lol !! Bev, I'm sure will be along shortly
Jo xxx
As Minuvweyna has pointed out, its just my opinion and we're all different. I found it cold (both in climate and the people), claustrophobic, grey, miserable, opressive, decaying and it seems to me that its seriously falling apart in this economic crisis ( can you tell I dont like it lol). So we live in Spain!!well he will be banned from the usa...so really no other option..
but why horrible???
Your chances of getting a UK visa increase greatly when he is on the ground in the UK with a job to support you and place for you to live. He needs to get back ASAP and start working on these things so they are current when the time comes for your visa application.alrighty-
can you tell me the probability of ...
Getting accepted if he is still here when we file for the spousal visa.Things are escalating here faster than we thought they would regarding staying at the hotel.
If we were completely honest (would be anyway of course)in explaining our situation on the visa etc.?
I know that if we are denied we have 28 days in which to file an appeal if they deny us? At that time I suppose we could send him home asap and file the appeal?
I know that it is best to send him home asap! but this is my question about hime being here and applying.
thank you bev-and everyone!
cheers
haha and im coming from Central Texas...never been out of the states before. I have done so much research to try and prepare for the culture shock.It's really all about where you're from. I come from Michigan in the US. So now that I live in Scotland I find the weather gentle, mild, never too hot or cold, and never so dry that all my skin decides to peel off every winter! I also don't turn into a lobster after less than 10 minutes in the sun during July and August, so I'm one of the people who is a big advocate for British weather. In comparison to midwest manners (or lack thereof) I find most people here to be far more polite and less nosey, which I find a blessing. And the accents are a delightful side bonus.Economically it's definitely weathering worse than some places and better than others (Michigan has had a mass exodus of population and is still hovering around 12% unemployment, so Scotland doesn't seem so bad to me).
It is all about perspective. I don't know where you are moving from, but I expect you will find some things to be better and may miss some other things, but that would be true if you moved to a distant region of the US (Maine to Texas might be an even bigger culture shock!)
Elizabeth
yes sir,Your chances of getting a UK visa increase greatly when he is on the ground in the UK with a job to support you and place for you to live. He needs to get back ASAP and start working on these things so they are current when the time comes for your visa application.
There are no guarantees in immigration -- you just attempt to minimize the risks. He needs to be over in the UK now doing just that!yes sir,
but have you seen anyone that has stayed and was still approved? we just dont want to have him go (he will be banned) and then get denied for some reason and then not be able to be with each other.
well me coming from Texas...we are very hospititable and it is hot here. So the shock of it all may give me a heart attackAs Minuvweyna has pointed out, its just my opinion and we're all different. I found it cold (both in climate and the people), claustrophobic, grey, miserable, opressive, decaying and it seems to me that its seriously falling apart in this economic crisis ( can you tell I dont like it lol). So we live in Spain!!
Jo xxx
If the wait times are up to 5 months, you really might want to think about the EEA Family Permit. It would take 6 months, but I think you wouldn't have trouble staying together. Of course moving to somewhere else in Europe might be difficult if you do not have funds and are relying on help from his family (not sure if you said you were). Language might also be a barrier (but the Republic of Ireland might be one to consider in that case). I know there are threads about the topic. I'm no expert, as I've not gone that route.yes sir,
but have you seen anyone that has stayed and was still approved? we just dont want to have him go (he will be banned) and then get denied for some reason and then not be able to be with each other.
again, yes sir we know that. My question to everyone is , has anyone been granted with the type of situation i am in?There are no guarantees in immigration -- you just attempt to minimize the risks. He needs to be over in the UK now doing just that!
yes mam, that is just it. funds...ugh.Also, I really think Fatbrit is probably right. If your husband (sorry, I thought you guys were pre-marriage! oops!) stays in the US in breach of his visa and you are refused the spousal visa, then the US is still not going to let him stay and he could be deported at any time. Him staying in the States might just jeopardize your initial application and his quick return during the 28 day appeal period is not going to give him time to find employment, so it might not help your appeal much, simply because you won't have time for his return to the UK to have done any good.
I think the answer to your question is "probably but who knows!"again, yes sir we know that. My question to everyone is , has anyone been granted with the type of situation i am in?
I realize what should be done. But am wondering (because it states on the website) if it says spouse/sponsor is coming with you or in current country already....
if we could do that?
thank
pepper
US immigration is a lot easier in one (and probably only one!) respect: they give you clear rules for the financial obligation. With UK immigration you're guessing a bit. But with nowhere to live in the UK, no income and no capital....you're heading for a no. Two of those you could put right now -- and then you're in with a good chance. But you (or rather he) needs to do it rather than think about it.again, yes sir we know that. My question to everyone is , has anyone been granted with the type of situation i am in?
I realize what should be done. But am wondering (because it states on the website) if it says spouse/sponsor is coming with you or in current country already....
if we could do that?
thank
pepper
well we will have money in his account in the uk, and we are saving some here. should have 3k there and enough here to get the visa and tickets with about 1k left over.US immigration is a lot easier in one (and probably only one!) respect: they give you clear rules for the financial obligation. With UK immigration you're guessing a bit. But with nowhere to live in the UK, no income and no capital....you're heading for a no. Two of those you could put right now -- and then you're in with a good chance. But you (or rather he) needs to do it rather than think about it.
Not sure where the 6 months is coming from? You should be there within a month or two from application -- albeit with more hoops to jump through. But your chances would be greater if he were already working the job.well we will have money in his account in the uk, and we are saving some here. should have 3k there and enough here to get the visa and tickets with about 1k left over.
Also will be living with his parents in 3bedroom home. He also has a job possibly waiting on him when we get there.his friend owns his own business and said he can work there.He will provide a letter as well stating it...I just dont want to ruin our chances, but we also dont want to be apart for a 1/2 a year