New & Very Confused

[ThinkingOutLoud 0]

Hi,

I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I am a USC and my husband is a UKC. We currently live in the UK and would like the option to move back the US at some point. We are in no rush and wondered if we can apply for the IR-1/CR-1 now from the UK even though we have no immediate plans to move to the US?

I have a feeling the answer is no but just wanted to be sure!

Thank you.

[canadian_wife 1,791]

One of the requirements of petitioning (from the US)is that once the visa is issued, you have 6 months to use it to travel to the US.

If you petition via the London consulate, one of the requirements is that the USC has 'domicile' in the US and indicates that moving to the US is imminent, or has already begun - again you must use the visa within 6 months of it being issued.

Sorry, this process isn't for people who want to move to the US 'at some point'. It is for people who are planning on moving to the US as soon as possible.

good luck on your journey. When you do decide to move to the US, Visa Journey will be invaluable to you!

[Bernie C 24]

Being that you are in no hurry you ahve great advantages. Lots of time to research your options and prepare for when you do want to make the journey.

One great option in your case may be to file DCF and IR-1 when the time is right.

You'd have to meet the requirements for IR-1 (how long you have been married).

Read through the DCF guide here in VJ. As "Canadian_Wife" mentioned you'd have to establish "domile" in the US also.

Best Wishes and Happy Reading! It's great that you are together and have "options"!