For those of you who doubted

[firehawk1010 9]

So I had a consultation with a law firm in london who specialises in US immigration. The firm is a US based firm.

my story was that I was falsely accused by my ex partner. I got arrested and elected crown court trial for the charges laid against me. of course, I was found not guilty on all accounts and pleaded not guilty also.

this however made me need to apply for a B1/B2 visa. I got it approved, thankfully, last year. I will be using it for the first time next month. I was able to travel before the whole ordeal on the visa waiver programme.

So I have a US girlfriend. we plan to marry at some point. Obviously means I would move over/immigrate to the US.

people here said "no, you are in serious trouble because of the charges that were laid against you and even though you were found not guilty still you wont get approval".

Well after speaking with the firm, he immediately said that there will be no problem because I was found not guilty. there is NO conviction.

The bonus is, I dont need to apply for a K1 visa. I can get married on my curent B1/B2 visa then the girlfriend can file for the immigration thing/sponser. I can still continue to travel back and fourth which is ideal for me.

thought I would update you all.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

People here are not lawyers. They can only advise you based on their own experience or the experience of others here.

Glad everything will work out for you.

[firehawk1010 9]

I understand. however there is a difference between getting your hopes down and being realistic but also answering something which you KNOW things about and not just randomly poking in and out and stirring things up

[amykathleen2005 441]

I would get a new lawyer.

[firehawk1010 9]

I am seeing another one tomorrow but still, why do you say that?

please provide solid examples rather than "i would get a new lawyer".

[Shoot Em Straight 385]

So I had a consultation with a law firm in london who specialises in US immigration. The firm is a US based firm.

my story was that I was falsely accused by my ex partner. I got arrested and elected crown court trial for the charges laid against me. of course, I was found not guilty on all accounts and pleaded not guilty also.

this however made me need to apply for a B1/B2 visa. I got it approved, thankfully, last year. I will be using it for the first time next month. I was able to travel before the whole ordeal on the visa waiver programme.

So I have a US girlfriend. we plan to marry at some point. Obviously means I would move over/immigrate to the US.

people here said "no, you are in serious trouble because of the charges that were laid against you and even though you were found not guilty still you wont get approval".

Well after speaking with the firm, he immediately said that there will be no problem because I was found not guilty. there is NO conviction.

The bonus is, I dont need to apply for a K1 visa. I can get married on my curent B1/B2 visa then the girlfriend can file for the immigration thing/sponser. I can still continue to travel back and fourth which is ideal for me.

And when she files make sure she prints out not only this but all your content from VJ for your evidence to prove a bona fide marriage

thought I would update you all.

[firehawk1010 9]

what? give me a break.

I dont get why I cannot ask legitimate questions here. after all this is an open forum and it is meant to be a helpful community, not this kind of negitive and false accusation community.

no wonder the world is in a state today because of such people.

I wonder why i bother anymore. I have nothing to hide so really, it is not my fault if you have issues. go sort them out

Edited July 17, 2012 by firehawk1010

[JohnR! 5,495]

Well after speaking with the firm, he immediately said that there will be no problem because I was found not guilty. there is NO conviction.

thought I would update you all.

That is good news!! Congrats!

[firehawk1010 9]

thank you KINDLY Gegel

[Mogambi 96]

Curious why people here said you would have problems? Being accused or even charged with something is in and of itself NO problem. Only CONVICTIONS matter. If you were found not guilty on all charges, they are innocent by the law, nothing happened, by law that can't have any repercussions. You don't even need to list it, etc. It's not a criminal history to be CHARGED, only CONVICTED.

You didn't plea bargain, you didn't do time, then you have NO criminal background to worry about.

Anyway, people here probably assume even though you were innocent that you did something wrong and want to think bad of you. Screw them.

[bt1 42]

So I had a consultation with a law firm in london who specialises in US immigration. The firm is a US based firm.

my story was that I was falsely accused by my ex partner. I got arrested and elected crown court trial for the charges laid against me. of course, I was found not guilty on all accounts and pleaded not guilty also.

this however made me need to apply for a B1/B2 visa. I got it approved, thankfully, last year. I will be using it for the first time next month. I was able to travel before the whole ordeal on the visa waiver programme.

So I have a US girlfriend. we plan to marry at some point. Obviously means I would move over/immigrate to the US.

people here said "no, you are in serious trouble because of the charges that were laid against you and even though you were found not guilty still you wont get approval".

Well after speaking with the firm, he immediately said that there will be no problem because I was found not guilty. there is NO conviction.

The bonus is, I dont need to apply for a K1 visa. I can get married on my curent B1/B2 visa then the girlfriend can file for the immigration thing/sponser. I can still continue to travel back and fourth which is ideal for me.

thought I would update you all.

I agree with the lawyer that your prior legal issue should not cause problem as you were found not guilty. However, I don't agree with him that you don't need a K1 visa. If one only needed a B2 visa to enter the US then get married, why would a K1 visa exist in the first place? Then everyone would just come as visitors and marry! I would stay you still need a K1 visa if you want to do things legally.

[C-ma'am 684]

Just for the record... If you enter the US with the intention of getting married, on any visa other than a K1, that's considered fraud. Misinterpretation will also come into place because, to get past a CBP officer, you'll most likely lie when stating the purpose of your visit.

Edited July 17, 2012 by Celeste & C

[Mumu 10]

I would make sure that this visa will not make you go back to UK because this visa is a tourist one. And if you get married close to your arrival, it's more of a visa fraud.

Just in case, ask another lawyer.

[TracyTN 237]

I agree with the lawyer that your prior legal issue should not cause problem as you were found not guilty. However, I don't agree with him that you don't need a K1 visa. If one only needed a B2 visa to enter the US then get married, why would a K1 visa exist in the first place? Then everyone would just come as visitors and marry! I would stay you still need a K1 visa if you want to do things legally.

Let's sort out the wheat from the chaff here.

You CAN get married here on a B visa, legally. Your spouse would return home after marriage, and the couple would then pursue a CR1/IR1 visa to bring the non US spouse here to live permanently. Traveling between the UK (or whatever country) and here after marrying a US citizen can work, or it can also be problematic - depending on the CBP officer you encounter at the POE and whether or not they feel you have immigrant intent (since you now have a spouse living in the US).

It is NOT legal, however, to seek a B visa, come here, marry and settle down without returning to your home country. If you leave your home country with a visitor's visa and the intent to marry and settle here, that is visa fraud.

Some people come here intending to visit for a simple vacation, but get married on the spur of the moment and decide not to return home. The onus is then on that couple to prove that there was no fraudulent intent upon entering the US when being interviewed by USCIS for the subsequent green card. If the USCIS doesn't believe the marriage was spur of the moment, the green card can be denied with no chance of appeal. (Essentially, you play - you might pay)

A K1 visa is designed as a path for those who want to bring a FIANCE/E to the US to subsequently get married here and settle here.

Each path has it's own legalities and steps which must be followed - all of which have been outlined on the VJ guides.

[Shoot Em Straight 385]

OP

since recently joining the friendly site of VJ (4 weeks ago)u have publicly searched by asking "legitimate questions" to obtain a visa to immigrate to the U.S. and this is why it seems like you might not have a Bona Fide Relationship with your SO. I post nothing negative and intend nothing with accusation

These are all your words from your posts in snippets.....

Posted 13 May 2012 ~

I want to move to the US but realise that it is not a matter of "get up and go".

I understand that the couple of ways to get a visa is either to get married to someone in the US and move there (obviously a proper devoted marriage) or to work for a US company who will sponser you and move you over.

however for me, both options are not possible.

I have no criminal record of any kind and are self employed in IT. I also have a US B1/B2 Visa (a business and visitor visa).

I am wanting to change my life and move away from where I am and would rather move to the US.

What things are possible for me to do this? Any suggestions or advice are welcome!

Posted 07 June 2012~

Hi.

if one wants to give up their UK citizenship (they were born and bred in the UK), then is it possible to gain for a US citizenship or would the same principals apply where you can only get a visa if a company employs you or you get married etc... ?

Posted 04 July 2012 ~

I currently live in the UK. I am wanting to move to the US for many reasons. The main being my line of work (in IT)I am wondering, is it possible for me to get a visa and migrate over taking my business with me? if so - what is the process? Anyone know where I stand on this? Like I said, I want to move myself and my company over to the US and continue doing what I do with the business but in US.

And when that post did not get the answers....

Posted 13 July 2012 ~

So,

for a K1 - how does it work? I mean from what I understand the person in the US would file for this. So what do they file? What sort of details are on the form they need to fill in?

what if the DOB is entered differently than the actual DOB? just the years having a mistake?

does age difference matter? she is older than me - around 10 years.

lets just say that she thinks im 2 years older than my DOB. but i think we all do that when you are dating.... ( you bad boy )

Four days ago...

well we arent engaged or anything yet. and it is still new, the relationship. but like i said... i have my reasons. she has her reasons for doing the same too!

Today ~

So I have a US girlfriend. we plan to marry at some point. Obviously means I would move over/immigrate to the US.

The bonus is, I dont need to apply for a K1 visa. I can get married on my curent B1/B2 visa then the girlfriend can file for the immigration thing/sponser. I can still continue to travel back and fourth which is ideal for me.

You seemed to have it all figured out now

BTW

IF this was for me....

what? give me a break.

I dont get why I cannot ask legitimate questions here. after all this is an open forum and it is meant to be a helpful community, not this kind of negitive and false accusation community.

You were helped in all your previous posts.

no wonder the world is in a state today because of such people.

Me being a member of VJ and pointing out that your story comes off questionable does not rock the state of the world.

I wonder why i bother anymore. I have nothing to hide so really, it is not my fault if you have issues. go sort them out

Thanks for the advice....No real hard issue on my side of the big pond

I do wish you both good luck with your future