jacamero

Hello everyone, I'm new to this process. I'm an American citizen, born and raised in Michigan. My husband is a UK citizen, born and raised in England. We were married last August over in England. Up till now, we had planned on me moving there to the UK, but now things have come up and he's going to move here to the US. So now we've put the brakes on and are reversing directions here. I find that researching what we need to do for him to come here is far more complex and complicated.

Okay, so I spoke with a woman at the USCIS this morning. She said we need to start with an I-130 along with a G325A, then file a I-129F with his children added to it, then follow it with a K-3 (and K-4 for the children). Okay, so what confuses me is I can't find a form for a K-3 or K-4. Can someone point me in the right direction? Also she said the K-3 would have to be filed in the country we got married in? Which would be England? Am I incorrect?

Also, I was told we need a sponsor who makes a lot of money and can prove they can support him and his children and stay above 125% of the poverty line?? Is this correct? This disheartens me as everyone I know is broke like me.

Thanks for any input or whatever you can provide me! It's much appreciated!!

Sincerely,

Julie

Michigan

As mentioned, you're fine to marry here, without any paperwork (well, immigration paperwork, marriage licences, etc, that's all up to you and your state), so long as he's going to leave.

I would advise, however, that when he arrives in the US and they ask why, he says "to visit fiance" or family or whatever, and not volunteer "here for my wedding." That wouldn't be lying to them - it would just be not shooting himself in the foot. If he's leaving anyway, no need to create headaches and a possible refusal. You'll most likely be fine.

Okay, we had thought about doing that but wasn't sure if it would be "illegal" or anything. I told him about your advice, and he asked me to pose the question the other way. What about me going to the UK to get married? I wouldn't be able to move there right off as I have to tie up lose ends here in the US first. But can we do the same thing? Just me going to visit and us quietly getting married there? Or would that violate a law or something? Anyone know? Thanks to you all for your invaluable advice as this is so new to the both of us!!

Hugs,

Julie

Okay, I'm American (born & raised in Mid-Michigan), my fiancee is a British citizen. What would we have to do to get married here, but him not moving here? He wants me to move there to England eventually, but it will take a while to do that yet. Do we still need to get him a visa and such to just get married here? I can't find any FAQs that fit our scenario, and thought maybe someone else might know. Thanks so very much!

Julie