K1 Visa Information / Dual National / Living in UK

[lirwin2000 0]

Hi I have a few questions regarding the K1 Visa process...

I recently got engaged to my girlfriend of 7 years. I'm a US citizen and dual national and living and working here in the UK. Due to the fact we are both living here together the situation is slightly different than if i was filing for the visa while in the US. Is it possible to file this while im in the UK?

I've read on the USCIS website how I need to provide evidence of how I can financially support my fiancee (Form I-134). As im working over here all my income is foreign earned - does this income count towards this? or do i need to move and establish myself first?

Once we are in the US and married and we apply for her adjustment of status how will this work with my limited employment history within the US? I went to university in the UK and have only ever worked over here.

[payxibka 10,045]

You will be challenged with both lack of US domicile (unless you maintained it) and financial support... The financial can be overcome with a joint/co-sponsor.

Edited August 26, 2008 by fwaguy

[lirwin2000 0]

You will be challenged with both lack of US domicile (unless you maintained it) and financial support... The financial can be overcome with a joint/co-sponsor.

hi. what do you mean by maintaining US Domicile? does this mean I should move to the US first? like i say i have lived and worked in the UK but have citizenship through one of my parents. I have a US passport, SSN, and filed US tax returns...

[payxibka 10,045]

You will be challenged with both lack of US domicile (unless you maintained it) and financial support... The financial can be overcome with a joint/co-sponsor.

hi. what do you mean by maintaining US Domicile? does this mean I should move to the US first? like i say i have lived and worked in the UK but have citizenship through one of my parents. I have a US passport, SSN, and filed US tax returns...

You have never lived in the USA?

[KimandRuss 0]

Read through this first to see if you are eligible for DCF

You have to have an address in the US. Here's a thread regaring US domicile.

Just search the tabs above for the answers you're looking for. They're all there.

I don't believe the fact that you have dual citizenship has anything to do with getting your fiance a visa to the U.S.

[lirwin2000 0]

You will be challenged with both lack of US domicile (unless you maintained it) and financial support... The financial can be overcome with a joint/co-sponsor.

hi. what do you mean by maintaining US Domicile? does this mean I should move to the US first? like i say i have lived and worked in the UK but have citizenship through one of my parents. I have a US passport, SSN, and filed US tax returns...

You have never lived in the USA?

no - not for longer than 6 months at a time - never worked or went to school there

[payxibka 10,045]

this topic has bitten other DCF couples... You might just need then to establish a US domicile ....

[lirwin2000 0]

hi there - regarding the DCF - i have been living&working in the Uk for longer than 6 months – is the DCF only for couples already married or are you able to file for the K1 through DCF?

thanks so much if anyone can shed some light on this...

thanks.

[pushbrk 12,884]

hi there - regarding the DCF - i have been living&working in the Uk for longer than 6 months – is the DCF only for couples already married or are you able to file for the K1 through DCF?

thanks so much if anyone can shed some light on this...

thanks.

DCF is for married couples and CR1 or IR1 visas only. No K visas.

Please start with the guides. These basic questions are answered there.