Travel to UK before and after visa is issued

[kaleigh 0]

Hello, everyone. I am a USC, and my boyfriend/fiance is a UKC. We are still deciding whether or not to go the K1 or K3 route, but at this time we are leaning towards the K3. The primary reason for this is because of the travel restrictions that are placed on the K1 visa, vs. the multiple entry allowances of the K3. If he needed to return to the UK temporarily for a family emergency, an approved K3 visa would allow this without issue, is that correct?

Assuming we pursue the K3 visa, I would apply for the UK Visit for Marriage visa, we would marry in the UK, and then I would return to the US to begin the process of bringing my husband over. However, I am aware that during this time there is a good chance that he may be denied entry to visit me in the US. Would this also hold true for me visiting him in the UK?

Also, as the spouse of a UK citizen, would I need a visa now or in the future to visit him and/or the UK if I am not going to settle there at this time?

[Jaylen Brit 0]

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pa...d=1018721067257 Might be of some help

[kaleigh 0]

Hi Jaylen, and thanks for your reply. Yes, I have already visited that page, and it appears to address settling in the UK, rather than simply visiting. Or am I overlooking something?

[Jaylen Brit 0]

yeah I noticed it didnt mention visiting either, lol..

Try emailing here: www.ukvisas.gov.uk/enquiries (thats a link to the email page)

[annelizabeth 1]

Can't you just use the visa waiver to go back and forth? Since you have no intention of settling in the UK .............. Oh and be sure to bring some evidence of your intent to return to the US, just in case.

The K1 route means that the UKC isn't able to leave the US until they have their advanced parole, but in my case I had that in my hand in less than 4 months after my arrival on K1. In an emergency you can get that expedited. Obviously, it depends how quickly you marry and submit your AOS forms after he arrives on K1. I think 60 days processing for AP is about average.

[Patricia_and_andy 0]

My hubby and I married in the US and then he went back to the UK...we waited for 3 years before we filed any paper work (long story) in the 3 year time we seen each other every 3 months, I either went there or he came here.

On the advice of our lawyer...(not saying it was good advice), when going thru POE's we always just said we were visiting family and friends, and never was questioned.

It wasn't until we filed the I-130 and the K-3 did I actually say at the POE in Manchester UK that I was visiting my husband and that was a 3 week visit. the Officer only asked how long we had been married and when was he immigrating. My hubby did not travel to the US while K-3 was pending.

Not sure this was much help, just wanted to share my experience.

Patricia

[kaleigh 0]

If I can simply visit the UK on the VWP with documentation of the pending visa, that's ideal. I just couldn't find this anywhere on the web, as everything was in regard to a needing a visa to settle in the UK with a spouse.

The single-entry vs. multiple-entry is a big consideration for us as far as choosing to go with the K1 or K3. His parents in the UK aren't getting any younger, and if something were to happen and he needed to be with them quickly, the stress in having to deal with bureaucratic paperwork would be extremely difficult to deal with.

Out of curiosity, though, does anybody know how quickly an emergency AP can be turned around?

All of your information and experiences have helped. Thank you. This is a great board.