RubyWine

Thanks a lot everybody

I did try and print out the page but for some strange reason it wont do it so I have written down the number on my paperwork.

Only two weeks this friday now and starting to get excited now but I'm still betting that I will get pulled in for questioning as I am still using the same passport and it has my fiance and spousal visa in there!

Pauline

OMG Kisschick!!!! Long time no see and glad that things have worked out for you!!!

Pauline

No, I dont have a green card because we came to live in the UK and I stopped my application. Far too long a story to go into but it was a nightmare and coming back together was really our only option.

We have been back four years now and Wyatt (US Citizen) has permanent residency here. We are returning for a holiday and I want to cover every avenue there is so I don't get turned away because I might not have the correct visa, an immigration officer does not like my face or the fact that my passport still holds the cancelled visa and they might think I'm trying to come back and live there.

Pauline

I have applied on-line for my ESTA and was approved and sent my application number.

What I need to know is should I have any paperwork with me when I get to the airport or will it be picked up when my passport is electronically read?

I will take a note of my application number as a just in case but would appreciate it if anybody can tell me if they have traveling using their ESTA?

Thanks.

Pauline

The test needs to be taken before your visa runs out and you apply for permanent residency, but it is not for UK Citizenship - its a 'Life for UK' test.

Its supposed to show your knowledge of language but its really nothing to do with language at all - more of the knowledge of Great Britian.

This is the link: http://www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk/

Pauline

We moved to the UK 4 years ago and the system was so much easier......there was no medical checks or police certificate.. We had to prove we could support ourselves and have a place to live.

Wyatt was entitled to NHS as soon as he set foot in the country - in fact the doctor never asked for any paperwork or proof, just looked at his passport. He was allowed to seek work right away and was free to travel in and out of the country.

Was quite a shocker to me after being put 'through the treadmill' with fiancé and spousal visas and if we had known it was so flipping easy to come from USA to UK we would have done it that way first.

Wyatt sat his Life in the UK test before he applied for permanent residency and apart from when he decides to go for citizenship I am happy to say our mountain of paperwork collected over 7 years can finally get thrown on the bonfire!!

The best site to help you further is http://www.UK-yankee.com/. Visa Journey helped me so much when going to USA and uk-yankee helped me going back!!

Pauline

Good Grief

Does anybody know the email address for the US Embassy in London please?

I know there used to be one because I used it myself a couple of times but can't seem to find any trace of one now?

Thanks - if you can help.

Pauline

stops

Would not the wedding licence be enough proof you got married?

I remember you both from when I was here last time going through the process and sorry to hear that things have not worked out.

Keep strong and don't let the buggars get you down!

Pauline

loves

Sorry nothing to add but just had to add that I LOVE these and wish they had been around in my day as an old timer here at VJ

May they rot in hell!!!

I'm lost for words at the sickness of this

Hey Pauline - long time no see!

Hey Rebecca - yes it has been a long time!!

thanks a lot as you have just confirmed it for me and whereas before I was 99.9% sure I had done the right thing - now that I'm 100% .so thanks!! and how are things with you these days!

Yah squirrel, fancy you remembering I painted the rocks! I had a lot of fun doing those and made a bit of pocket money as well! Funny really because was talking last week that I miss doing them and actually brought home 5 rocks from a trip to hopefully get back into again soon!!

Hey Julie, yes I think I do remember you!! Did you have a bit of a bad time and had to scrap plans?

Happy Bunny - ah bless thanks for that <blushing> and happy to say I've come a long long way with my toppers since I was here last......so much so I am a registered business and work from home with posting my toppers worldwide!!! Love it!

Thanks everybody else for helping and making me so 'welcomed back' and I'm going to see if I can keep up!

Pauline

raced

faced

It's great to see some familiar 'faces' and I am goign to have a go read some of the post to see if I can recognise anybody else and see what has been going on!

wooo hooo - 2 out of 3 for remembering me is not so bad at all lol

I kind of 'think' I am right but I really just want to make double sure and for the amount of british that travel to the US before filing for their fiance/spousal visas are bound to be found on this forum - after all I'm sure its still the best!!!!

Well its been quite a while since I posted here and I'm not sure if anybody will even remember me but I did once used to be one of the 'old' regulars on VJ!

After four years me and hubby are returning to the US for a visit and I'm kind of stuck on what has or has not changed regarding British Citizens travelling to the US.

Last time I travelling under a spousal visa and before that it was the visa waiver programme and as far as I am aware I think as a brit I am eligable to still travel under the visa waiver programme?

I have filled in an online Electronic System for Travel Authorization and thats gone through great with the message Authorization Approved been sent to me but somebody has mentioned that he had to pay about £30 for his online application but nowhere have I found it asking me to pay anything! Which leads me to think he may have gone via an online agent that dealt with his applciation.

Can anybody put me on the right track please and let me know if I have done what is needed or do I need to do anything else (like pay, or get a stamp in my passport)?

Its just that we went through so much with our fiance and spousal process that I don't want anything to go wrong at all so am trying to cover every avenue possible!

Pauline

We are still waiting to have our reception here in the UK and its our 4th wedding anniversary this April - FOUR!!! blooming heck, where has the time gone!!

With one thing and another, we have been unable to have one and each year we think 'this could be it' but nope, not yet!

Maybe next year!

Pauline

I think its horrible!!

I know all eyes are normally on the bride but I think she may have lost a few as they were diverted elsewhere!!!

Pauline

oh yaaaaa Charles! yes it really have been a long time and Lisa I have just sent you a message............also have to say Lisa that I love your pictures!! they are great!

Pauline

Oh My gosh.....does this mean that nobody remembers me at all??

Pauline