Information about immegrating to America

[Scruffs 0]

I posted on her before and the feed back i got was very positive thank you

But it was pointed out that i needed more information so that people can better help me

So let me begin:

I am british i have a Degree (2:2 BaHons) iin business

I have a couple of thousand in the bank

Own no poperty, But have a car

She is a america

Her marriage has broken down and she will be heading back home

Now i need to know how to go about gaining entry

The options that looked good where the K-1 (slightly too long but doable)

Or the Direct counciling one

(looked at the others but would have to get married and untill other matters finalise that might be a problem)

She will have the clothing on her back when she goes back the same will be said of me (with what ever funds i have)

So the questions i'm asking are:

(Yes these are possibly in guides but i'm literally bouncing trying to work things out if there feasible or not and its well GRRR)

What would the Co-sponsor need to do?

What would they need to put up as collateral?

What would the process be for myelf?

Know i need evidence to support us

But what in the way of finances would help?

Would a job offer help as well? if so would a job in a store work (or something similar) or does it have to meet certain requirements (ie be X type with X money at X Business)

Would there be any forseable difficulties that i would have to or tha you can see that i would need to be aware of?

(if i know about them early enough i can start working to remove them)

If people are going through this process can they say what the expected time to completion is that they've been informed it would be?

Would letters of good conduct help?

Anything, something

I'm greatful for what ever the informaition that you can provide for me.

As trying to work this out is driving me nuts

[Otto 83]

I posted on her before and the feed back i got was very positive thank you

But it was pointed out that i needed more information so that people can better help me

So let me begin:

I am british i have a Degree (2:2 BaHons) iin business

I have a couple of thousand in the bank

Own no poperty, But have a car So!

She is a america

Her marriage has broken down and she will be heading back home

Now i need to know how to go about gaining entry

The options that looked good where the K-1 (slightly too long but doable)

Or the Direct counciling one

(looked at the others but would have to get married and untill other matters finalise that might be a problem) DCF is for married coouples living together abroad - can't do DCF if she is heading back home now can you?

She will have the clothing on her back when she goes back the same will be said of me (with what ever funds i have)

So the questions i'm asking are:

(Yes these are possibly in guides but i'm literally bouncing trying to work things out if there feasible or not and its well GRRR)Not 'possibly' in the Guides, definately.

What would the Co-sponsor need to do? Complete an I-134

What would they need to put up as collateral? If income is sufficient then no colateral.

What would the process be for myelf? Read the Guides

Know i need evidence to support us

But what in the way of finances would help? Read the Guides

Would a job offer help as well? if so would a job in a store work (or something similar) or does it have to meet certain requirements (ie be X type with X money at X Business) Would not help or hurt.

Would there be any forseable difficulties that i would have to or tha you can see that i would need to be aware of?

(if i know about them early enough i can start working to remove them)

If people are going through this process can they say what the expected time to completion is that they've been informed it would be?

Would letters of good conduct help? For what?

Anything, something

I'm greatful for what ever the informaition that you can provide for me.

As trying to work this out is driving me nuts

It is truly a disservice to yourself to not first go through the very thourough material here on VJ - both in the guides and some of the pinned threads - You should take some time to do so - then come back with any specific questions with regard to your specific situation.

It is all laid out already.

[Nik+Heather 122]

I posted on her before and the feed back i got was very positive thank you

But it was pointed out that i needed more information so that people can better help me

So let me begin:

I am british i have a Degree (2:2 BaHons) iin business

I have a couple of thousand in the bank

Own no poperty, But have a car

She is a america

Her marriage has broken down and she will be heading back home

Is she a US citizen? Where is she going "home" to? The following answers assume that she IS infact a US citizen.

Now i need to know how to go about gaining entry

The options that looked good where the K-1 (slightly too long but doable)

Or the Direct counciling one

(looked at the others but would have to get married and untill other matters finalise that might be a problem)

All routes will require that her divorce is finalized. the K1 is the shortest way to get to the US...unless she is a USC with residency in the UK...but I think there are actual time requirements - have to live there for 6 months before applying for DCF. Still might be the fastest way to be together - just not the fastest way to the US.

She will have the clothing on her back when she goes back the same will be said of me (with what ever funds i have)

So the questions i'm asking are:

(Yes these are possibly in guides but i'm literally bouncing trying to work things out if there feasible or not and its well GRRR)

What would the Co-sponsor need to do?

What would they need to put up as collateral?

The Cosponsor does just what you would do, they sign a paper which says that if she needs it, they will provide for her. They do not have to release any money or income to the government, just provide proof that they have the means.

What would the process be for myelf?

Know i need evidence to support us

But what in the way of finances would help?

For London, sometimes assets of the immigrant can be counted.

Would a job offer help as well? if so would a job in a store work (or something similar) or does it have to meet certain requirements (ie be X type with X money at X Business)

You won't be able to work, so unless you are coming over on a work visa, the basic answer is No.

Would there be any forseable difficulties that i would have to or tha you can see that i would need to be aware of?

(if i know about them early enough i can start working to remove them)

You already know about the need for a cosponsor. Make sure she's truely, legally finally divorced before you start any paperwork.

If people are going through this process can they say what the expected time to completion is that they've been informed it would be?

Average is 8 months. The variation from the average is wildly unpredictable.

Would letters of good conduct help?

Part of the process includes furnishing police reports. If you have arrests or convictions, you will have to reveal them. Letters of character don't come into the K1 process.

Anything, something

I'm greatful for what ever the informaition that you can provide for me.

As trying to work this out is driving me nuts

It can be overwhelming. Read the guides and form instructions. Read them again. Read them some more.

Your girlfriend needs to end her previous relationship before you can proceed.

Edited June 26, 2009 by Nik+Heather

[Otto 83]

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Edited June 26, 2009 by Otto und Karin

[Nik+Heather 122]

Your girlfriend will do most of the front end of the whole process with only a little input from you.

Karin und Otto editing their post before I could respond.

Edited June 26, 2009 by Nik+Heather

[Otto 83]

Your girlfriend will do most of the front end of the whole process with only a little input from you.

Karin und Otto editing their post before I could respond.

Ya - took back my thoughts - was distracted and didn't type what I had wanted...

[CA dreamer 3]

1) read the guides to know your options

this will answer all your question about paperwork needed and finances as well.

2) estimated times http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?cfl=

3) letter of good conduct is obtained from uk embassies if u wanna bring your spouse to england,and ask your immigration office in uk so may you need it if you are going to marry,it is similar to (no objection for marriage)

hope that helped

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

I posted on her before and the feed back i got was very positive thank you

But it was pointed out that i needed more information so that people can better help me

So let me begin:

I am british i have a Degree (2:2 BaHons) iin business

I have a couple of thousand in the bank

Own no poperty, But have a car

She is a america

Her marriage has broken down and she will be heading back home

Now i need to know how to go about gaining entry

The options that looked good where the K-1 (slightly too long but doable)

Or the Direct counciling one

(looked at the others but would have to get married and untill other matters finalise that might be a problem)

She will have the clothing on her back when she goes back the same will be said of me (with what ever funds i have)

So the questions i'm asking are:

(Yes these are possibly in guides but i'm literally bouncing trying to work things out if there feasible or not and its well GRRR)

What would the Co-sponsor need to do?

What would they need to put up as collateral?

What would the process be for myelf?

Know i need evidence to support us

But what in the way of finances would help?

Would a job offer help as well? if so would a job in a store work (or something similar) or does it have to meet certain requirements (ie be X type with X money at X Business)

Would there be any forseable difficulties that i would have to or tha you can see that i would need to be aware of?

(if i know about them early enough i can start working to remove them)

If people are going through this process can they say what the expected time to completion is that they've been informed it would be?

Would letters of good conduct help?

Anything, something

I'm greatful for what ever the informaition that you can provide for me.

As trying to work this out is driving me nuts

DCF is probably your best bet. A co-sponsor needs to be a US citizen or LPR and needs to complete (for the DCF) the I-864 form and attach supporting documents. They need to make enough income to support you and their own family at 125% of the poverty level. You can review the poverty levels in the guides here. Your fiancee will also submit an I-864, but her income is essentially -0-. Doesn't matter, she still needs to do it.

Your assets, money etc. do not count, not for USCIS. They count for you, of course. Your car's steering wheel is on the wrong side and of little use here unless you will be a postman. (actually it is on the "right" side, which is the wrong side)

Unless you have some sort of criminal record, there should be no difficulties except gathering all the documents. I was in England for a time (Henley on Thames) and the language you speak there is close enough to English to get by without translations...unless you are a Cockney. You aren't a Cockney are you?

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

I posted on her before and the feed back i got was very positive thank you

But it was pointed out that i needed more information so that people can better help me

So let me begin:

I am british i have a Degree (2:2 BaHons) iin business

I have a couple of thousand in the bank

Own no poperty, But have a car

She is a america

Her marriage has broken down and she will be heading back home

Now i need to know how to go about gaining entry

The options that looked good where the K-1 (slightly too long but doable)

Or the Direct counciling one

(looked at the others but would have to get married and untill other matters finalise that might be a problem)

She will have the clothing on her back when she goes back the same will be said of me (with what ever funds i have)

So the questions i'm asking are:

(Yes these are possibly in guides but i'm literally bouncing trying to work things out if there feasible or not and its well GRRR)

What would the Co-sponsor need to do?

What would they need to put up as collateral?

What would the process be for myelf?

Know i need evidence to support us

But what in the way of finances would help?

Would a job offer help as well? if so would a job in a store work (or something similar) or does it have to meet certain requirements (ie be X type with X money at X Business)

Would there be any forseable difficulties that i would have to or tha you can see that i would need to be aware of?

(if i know about them early enough i can start working to remove them)

If people are going through this process can they say what the expected time to completion is that they've been informed it would be?

Would letters of good conduct help?

Anything, something

I'm greatful for what ever the informaition that you can provide for me.

As trying to work this out is driving me nuts

DCF is probably your best bet. A co-sponsor needs to be a US citizen or LPR and needs to complete (for the DCF) the I-864 form and attach supporting documents. They need to make enough income to support you and their own family at 125% of the poverty level. You can review the poverty levels in the guides here. Your fiancee will also submit an I-864, but her income is essentially -0-. Doesn't matter, she still needs to do it.

Your assets, money etc. do not count, not for USCIS. They count for you, of course. Your car's steering wheel is on the wrong side and of little use here unless you will be a postman. (actually it is on the "right" side, which is the wrong side)

Unless you have some sort of criminal record, there should be no difficulties except gathering all the documents. I was in England for a time (Henley on Thames) and the language you speak there is close enough to English to get by without translations...unless you are a Cockney. You aren't a Cockney are you?

Oh, and no "collateral" per se, is needed. The co-sponsor would be responsible for you only if you were to collect welfare benefits and the main sponsor (your wife) was unable or unwilling to re-imburse the government