Maviarab

Ok, thanks all, wasn't looking forward to printing all that off hehe, and assumed it would not be 'as' relevant as we are now married.

Thanks again.

Hmmm...not sure to be honest dusting, but if it helps this was in Michigan.

Dusting...lol..

Bank of America are one of the few banks that will open a new joint account for a US citizen and a NON US citizen

Whole process for us took about 2 hours, as she could not do what the computer wanted her to do, so it involved a lot of calls to her manager, poor girl, but she was very pleasant and professional and the account got opened fine with a $25 fee (had to be deposited there and then).

Hi all,

Well we got married on the January 17th, small ceremony with her close family at the courthouse

I am back in the UK again now, and we are about to start getting all the paperwork together to file. One question I have though is, we have:

phone records,

email records,

copies of letters sent to each other,

copies of envelopes sent to both of us over the xmas period

Numerous pictures

My name will be on her consumers and phone bills (cant get my name on her rental lease)

Joint bank account showing names (God bless Bank of America)

How much extra information other than 'Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties' should we send? We have 1200 pages of chat history from MSN and Skype, but I am unsure if these should be printed and sent also? And advices on whether to send the chat history or not as it only shows up to us getting married, not ongoing marriage afterwards?

Any help/advice be greatly appreciated

Thanks for the info

IS USAA an online bank only btw? But we are going to look at adding me 'in trust' as was suggested also

Nich, we are getting married next month before I go back to England

Hi there,

Just a quick question regarding joint accounts. USCIS say that a joint account is one of the acceptable forms of a 'proof of relationship', but my fiances bank will not allow us to open one, so was wondering if anyone can tell me which banks will allow us to open a joint account (even if its just a savings account) while I am still an English resident?

Any help be appreciated (again heh), thanks

Mar

Ok brilliant, thanks for your advice:)

Mar

Thanks for the reply, and if her parents file their taxes separately...then just be one parent + younger brother + me correct?

Hi all...

Can someone please confirm that the co-sponsor sponsor needs not be actually working, as long as their 'income' meets the requirements? Her brother is no longer a viable option for us, so we are looking at her step-dad, but he is currently off work after an accident but in receipt of insurance payments.

Also, would he have to include his wife (Tiffs mum) as well as his son who live in the same house, even if his wife works herself? And if so, can both her step-dad and her mum act as co-sponsors...and if so...how does that work with meeting the minimum financial requirements?

Getting desperate now as we are rapidly running out of people who will/can/are eligible to help us

Any advice be helpful, thanks.

Mar

Thank you Fantastics

Thank you Mrs GH

Excellent stuff, thank you again Joanna...and yes I know about the time in and out (took the liberty to email them last week for some peace of mind, this is what I got back)

Discussion Thread

Response (Mark) 10/21/2011 05:36 PM

Dear Marius,

Visitors with the visa waiver program are allowed to spend up to 180 days in any 12 month period in the US. The time is calculated based on your travel dates and can continue from one calendar year into the next. There is no set amount of time you have to stay out of the US before coming back, but you need to make a meaningful departure, and that is usually at least 2 to 4 weeks if you have been here for close to 90 days. If you want to spend more than 90 days at a time in the US the best thing to do is get a B1/B2 visa from a US embassy or consulate. Since you are visiting your girlfriend it may be good to carry documents that show you live in another country such as a copy of your lease or mortgage or a letter from your employer. I hope this answer helps and you enjoy your visits to the US.

Mark

Information about B1/B2 visas and the visa waiver program

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1262.html

US Embassies

http://www.usembassy.gov/

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With regards to her brothers tax returns, is he likely (I have no idea) to get into any bother for late filing or is that a relatively simple process for him to do?

Thank you again Krikit, your help is truly appreciated

Mar

Signed and Facebooked.

Ok...was not sure the best place to be honest, but thanks for your prompt reply, very much appreciated

Also (mind is marshmellowed right now), under the C-R1 Visa, I know it's unlikely I would be able to go back to see her while it is being processed, but would she be able to visit me?

Mar

Hi there

About to embark on this crazy journey soon but just after a couple of quick questions answered if anyone can help.

First, we think we may need/probably need a co-sponsor...now her brother who currently lives with her earns more than enough to sponsor me, BUT, he has not filed his tax returns in the USA for the last couple of years (lazy, too much hassle, could not bothered/not really sure why)...when it comes to the paperwork, would he actually be any use to us because of this?

And second question, I am going over there to see her for 12 weeks on the 3rd November, if we were to get married while I was there, can we start the process while I am still there before I come back to the UK to try and reduce the time we are going to be apart?

Thanks in advance,

Mar

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From what I have found out from this site the certificate is usually valid/accepted for 12 months...so may be advised to get a new one.

New here myself, about to start the process ourselves very soon, best wishes

Mar

Thank you Bryan & Isabel

Mar

Ok got it..

Many thanks for all your replies, and I feel a little more comfortable now regarding that aspect

Thanks again.

Hmmmm....ok....

So if I understand that correctly (Why is nothing in plain simple English these days)...

In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for your household size. However, if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference

Then she only needs to be 3x the poverty guideline, but cannot use my assets to help? But once I am there and we are living together, then my assets can be used towards the amount needed?

Have I got that correct?

Hi there,

Found this site earlier today, and what a hive of information and resources, amazing

Anyway, I am in the UK and have been talking to my girlfriend since April and have already been to visit her for 13 days in the States (came back on the 6th Sept this year). I am due to visit her again on the 3rd Nov for 12 weeks where I plan to also propose (I know she will say yes lol)...so whether we go the K1 or the I-R1 route is something I guess we have to decide between ourselves, though I have been reading all the information posted on the site with great interest all day regarding the ins and outs of all this business.

Anyway, my main concern and question is regarding sponsorship. I am still slightly unclear on how all this works so any advice/information would be greatly appreciated. My girlfriend currently earns well below the 125% poverty line, and my question is, as I have read on some other sites, can my assets be used to make up the difference, or is it solely down to her and/or a co-sponsor to make up the financial responsibility?

I am asking for clarification on this, as having done the sums myself based on current figures, I can make up the difference myself with my assets, but if I am not allowed to use those, then this is going to prove a major stumbling block to us being together. Everything, as complicated and full of red tape as they are, can be dealt with, but this financial responsibility is now worrying me as it if falls down to her then it is going to be next to impossible to complete this part of the process.

Any help would be appreciated to clarify the exact rules regarding this section of the application. Thank you in advance and thanks for putting this great site together

Marius