Booders

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Hi all,

 

Brand new to this forum so bear with me if I am asking silly questions!

 

My fiancé (USC) and I (UKC) are looking to move our life from the UK to the US following my partner getting a job over in the States.

 

Therefore we are now at the beginning of what seems to be an incredibly long process in terms of getting my visa sorted. She is starting her new role in Feb 2020 and therefore we are looking into our options.

 

We initially started to looking into the K-1 visa as the seemingly quickest way of getting over to the USA. However, I have read that whilst your adjustment status and green card is being processed, you are not permitted to leave the US. This is a problem as I have two weddings (one of which I am a groomsman for) next year and therefore, need to be able to return.

 

We are then left with the CR-1 option from what I can see as your adjustment status is done when you are approved and also able to leave freely. This however I can see is taking much longer than the K-1.

 

My question really is, is there a better way of doing this other than the options listed above? Also, looking at the average times for CR-1 approval on VJ, it says something like 400+ days!? 

 

Has anyone gone through this process in terms of the USC and the UKC living in the UK looking to move to America, and does this have an impact on processing times?

 

Also, if entering on the K-1, is there any way of getting around not being able to leave the USA? I read something about advance parole but I suspect this is in extreme circumstances right?

 

Thanks and look forward to hearing from you!

 

 

[payxibka 10,044]

21 minutes ago, Booders said:

Hi all,

 

Brand new to this forum so bear with me if I am asking silly questions!

 

My fiancé (USC) and I (UKC) are looking to move our life from the UK to the US following my partner getting a job over in the States.

 

Therefore we are now at the beginning of what seems to be an incredibly long process in terms of getting my visa sorted. She is starting her new role in Feb 2020 and therefore we are looking into our options.

 

We initially started to looking into the K-1 visa as the seemingly quickest way of getting over to the USA. However, I have read that whilst your adjustment status and green card is being processed, you are not permitted to leave the US. This is a problem as I have two weddings (one of which I am a groomsman for) next year and therefore, need to be able to return.

 

We are then left with the CR-1 option from what I can see as your adjustment status is done when you are approved and also able to leave freely. This however I can see is taking much longer than the K-1.

 

My question really is, is there a better way of doing this other than the options listed above? Also, looking at the average times for CR-1 approval on VJ, it says something like 400+ days!? 

 

Has anyone gone through this process in terms of the USC and the UKC living in the UK looking to move to America, and does this have an impact on processing times?

 

Also, if entering on the K-1, is there any way of getting around not being able to leave the USA? I read something about advance parole but I suspect this is in extreme circumstances right?

 

Thanks and look forward to hearing from you!

 

 

If the USC is eligible,  it is possible to submit the i130 for a spouse at the uscis field office in London.   Shortens that process considerably 

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8 minutes ago, payxibka said:

If the USC is eligible,  it is possible to submit the i130 for a spouse at the uscis field office in London.   Shortens that process considerably 

Thanks so much for coming back to me payxibka.

 

How will we know if she is eligible? We have both lived in the UK for our whole lives however, my partner has dual citizenship through her father.

 

Thanks again :).

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Thread is moved from the K-3 Process forum to "What Visa Do I Need" forum.

[payxibka 10,044]

32 minutes ago, Booders said:

Thanks so much for coming back to me payxibka.

 

How will we know if she is eligible? We have both lived in the UK for our whole lives however, my partner has dual citizenship through her father.

 

Thanks again :).

Your eligible.   Google uscis London for the i130 process.   Also,  read threads in the direct consulate filed forum

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3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Your eligible.   Google uscis London for the i130 process.   Also,  read threads in the direct consulate filed forum

Thank you so much. I'll get researching.

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23 hours ago, Booders said:

Thanks so much for coming back to me payxibka.

 

How will we know if she is eligible? We have both lived in the UK for our whole lives however, my partner has dual citizenship through her father.

Which raises the question of whether she is up to date with her US tax filings? If not, that needs to happen.