Which Visa Is Right for Us?

[shamrock21 0]

Hi All,

Myself and my SO had originally decided to apply for the K-1 Visa. We were living together in the US for 5 years while i was on a student visa but once my visa expired, i decided to go home for a while to make better money and to save for the wedding. Just last month, I entered the US on a tourist visa to visit my fiance who is the US citizen and one thing led to another and we got hitched in vegas. Very cliche ii know! I returned to ireland a few days after the wedding since i still have many responsibilites over here. My husband is now going to come to Ireland in Feb since with our marriage cert, he can live and work legally in ireland.

We plan to spend about 6 - 8 months living in ireland and then return to the US but Ive been looking at which visa we should apply for, and Im still confused. Should we just apply for the K3? I dont know if that is the right one for us since we will both be out of the US while we apply for the visa. Anyone who is in a similiar situation or who knows what we should do, if you could give me any adivce, that would be wonderful.

Thanks!

[*Snowdrop* 604]

You should check out the requirements for Ireland to file direct with the embassy/consulate - known on here as DCF. If you fit the requirements - it often involves living in the country involved for a certain amount of time - it will be much quicker than applying for the spousal visa through the US service centers.

I don't think you qualify for K3 - unless your husband ends up moving back to the US before you as it is intended to unite separated families more quickly than just waiting for the spousal visa (CR1/IR1)

Check out the DCF forum on here for people who might have advice on your situation.

Good luck x

[pushbrk 12,883]

You should check out the requirements for Ireland to file direct with the embassy/consulate - known on here as DCF. If you fit the requirements - it often involves living in the country involved for a certain amount of time - it will be much quicker than applying for the spousal visa through the US service centers.

I don't think you qualify for K3 - unless your husband ends up moving back to the US before you as it is intended to unite separated families more quickly than just waiting for the spousal visa (CR1/IR1)

Check out the DCF forum on here for people who might have advice on your situation.

Good luck x

Excellent recommendation if the USC remains in Ireland legally for six months. Check with Dublin on their specific requirments for filing an I-130 directly with the Consulate.

[shamrock21 0]

Ok great guys- I have just visit the dublin embassy and i got loads of good info. They have a checklist in a PDF file posted so that we know exactly which document we need to include. BUT i still have one more question...I was surprised to see that the I-864 Affidavit of Support in not on the checklist. Is this form optional?

Here is the PDF i was talking about just you want to take a look

http://dublin.usembassy.gov/root/pdf/check...ien-spouse2.pdf

Thanks again

[wowswift 3]

Ok great guys- I have just visit the dublin embassy and i got loads of good info. They have a checklist in a PDF file posted so that we know exactly which document we need to include. BUT i still have one more question...I was surprised to see that the I-864 Affidavit of Support in not on the checklist. Is this form optional?

Here is the PDF i was talking about just you want to take a look

http://dublin.usembassy.gov/root/pdf/check...ien-spouse2.pdf

Thanks again

I think that is what is needed for the initial filling. After that part gets approved, I believe they will start sending you packets which will request the I-864, DS-230 and all the other goodies.