Info needed about I-130 and I-485

[RedDomino 4]

On 9/23/2018 at 12:40 AM, JFH said:

If you are planning on moving here to be with him, I hope he can afford it. You would not be eligible for any benefits here at all until you become a citizen - if you do that. And on top of that he will need to provide health insurance of some kind for you. This is not a good place to be sick or disabled. You are much better off having him go to the U.K. I’m wondering if your benefits meet the income guidelines. Must be reasonably good if you can afford to fly long-distance twice a year. I don’t know the income requirements exactly but I believe it’s around £18,500 a year? Perhaps you could get a job working from home on a computer? My job doesn’t involve much more than talking on a phone and using a computer. Occasionally I have to walk 20 steps to the printer.  Most office jobs are like that and many companies take customer service people on with no prior experience. Home-based working is becoming more popular now. 

Hi and thanks for your answer. We’ve managed to pay for flights with help from generous family members, as well as me putting some towards them. I can’t work in the UK because of my health problems. The climate and everything here adds to my depression and physical problems. I wish I could work, though.

I did recently have my PIP benefit reviewed (disability benefit) and they added the higher rate to it, so that will help a lot. I’m waiting now for a health assessment on my Employment and Support benefit. Once I have that, I should then get awarded more money because of being put in the support group, instead of having to look into working. My disability benefit award should help with that, I was told.

So, because of things improving that way, we’re now looking into our original plan of living in the UK together instead. It seems like our circumstances would make it too difficult to live in the US. We don’t mind living a simple life here, as long as we can be together permanently. 🙂

[RedDomino 4]

On 9/23/2018 at 3:47 PM, carmel34 said:

To OP and others who have posted on this thread, the time apart from someone you love more than anything in the world, plus the complexity and uncertainty of the US immigration process, sucks.  Every country has its laws to protect its sovereignty and borders, and those of us who fall in love across borders have to deal with all the bureaucracy.  The emotional strain is awful.  But we have Visa Journey to come and ask questions of each other and vent and show support for each other.  It really does help to know that others are struggling with the same issues, fighting for love, crying after the sad goodbyes.  Hang in there everybody.  If you really want to be together, you will find a way, somewhere, sometime.  It's all worth it to be with the one you love!

Thank you for your kind message of support. 💖

It is so hard to deal with and cope with this issue. I understand why the authorities are so strict about it all, but I wish it wasn’t so difficult for those of us who married for love to prove it.

I wish everyone on this journey all the very best. 

[RedDomino 4]

I know this is slightly off topic, but does anyone know if it’s true that my husband can’t come back to the UK for 6 months after his current visit ends? I was told that today. Wondered if anyone else has heard that?

[carmel34 3,635]

1 hour ago, RedDomino said:

I know this is slightly off topic, but does anyone know if it’s true that my husband can’t come back to the UK for 6 months after his current visit ends? I was told that today. Wondered if anyone else has heard that?

Yes, I have heard for tourist visas to the UK, the maximum stay is 180 days in a one year period, so your husband would have to wait 6 months from when he left, before his next visit.  Have you looked into the process for a UK spousal visa?  How long is the wait for that?  Would he have to remain in the US while waiting?

[Boiler 45,558]

What does he do that gives him so much holiday?

 

How will your sponsor him to move to the UK?

[RedDomino 4]

11 hours ago, carmel34 said:

Yes, I have heard for tourist visas to the UK, the maximum stay is 180 days in a one year period, so your husband would have to wait 6 months from when he left, before his next visit.  Have you looked into the process for a UK spousal visa?  How long is the wait for that?  Would he have to remain in the US while waiting?

Hi and thanks very much for your reply.

Yes, we looked into all options. I had a slight change of circumstances for the better and we decided that it would be easier, more practical and more affordable to live in the UK. I found out that there is a priority service, where you apply online when in the country (the immigrant, of course) and then book an appointment to appear in person at on of the visa centres in England. There is an extra fee of £610, but to be able to get a visa the same day, it’s worth it. Also, if you’re claiming certain benefits, you can apply for a visa fee waiver. I’m not too sure if, in some cases where it’s a rush, they will always waive the fee, but it may be possible to pay and then get a refund instead. We’re completing the online application today and then booking the appointment, so we should find out either today or at the appointment. I’ll let you know.

Without the priority option, he would have to wait in the US. 

[James D 39]

I have had to play this game for my tax returns in the USA. 180 days over a one year period can be spread out over several periodical visits of 60 days, can it not? Then you wouldn't have to be separated for such a long time. Working it out right , the maximum separation time could only be 65 days.

[RedDomino 4]

Just now, James D said:

I have had to play this game for my tax returns in the USA. 180 days over a one year period can be spread out over several periodical visits of 60 days, can it not? Then you wouldn't have to be separated for such a long time. Working it out right , the maximum separation time could only be 65 days.

The point is that we can’t bear to be separated like that. I’ve had a really tough year and my already severe depression and anxiety has been worse. 65 days apart AND over and over again, would be too difficult. I married my best friend and he has kept me alive. Having to be away from him like that would be like having my whole right side torn away. Not to sound preachy, but we truly feel as we’re “one flesh”, as the Bible says. 

[carmel34 3,635]

2 hours ago, RedDomino said:

Hi and thanks very much for your reply.

Yes, we looked into all options. I had a slight change of circumstances for the better and we decided that it would be easier, more practical and more affordable to live in the UK. I found out that there is a priority service, where you apply online when in the country (the immigrant, of course) and then book an appointment to appear in person at on of the visa centres in England. There is an extra fee of £610, but to be able to get a visa the same day, it’s worth it. Also, if you’re claiming certain benefits, you can apply for a visa fee waiver. I’m not too sure if, in some cases where it’s a rush, they will always waive the fee, but it may be possible to pay and then get a refund instead. We’re completing the online application today and then booking the appointment, so we should find out either today or at the appointment. I’ll let you know.

Without the priority option, he would have to wait in the US. 

That is so awesome that you have this option in the UK!  I am so happy for you both.  If approved, will this be an extension of his UK tourist visa, or can he get a spousal visa in one day with this priority option?

[RedDomino 4]

3 hours ago, carmel34 said:

That is so awesome that you have this option in the UK!  I am so happy for you both.  If approved, will this be an extension of his UK tourist visa, or can he get a spousal visa in one day with this priority option?

That’s kind of you to feel happy for us. But I’m gutted. We finished the application and then found that there were NO available appointments at ANY of the visa centres. If there were, we could have got the spouse visa the same day.  So we’re left with the worst case scenario, which is that we’ll have to be separated and apply a different way. Waiting to find out if we can still use the same application or not.

I don’t know if my husband would be contacted about a future interview appointment through this application, despite him being back in the USA soon, as well as not being able to return within 6 months for another visit. Does anyone know if they’d call him back from the US for an interview within 6 months despite that?

[Boiler 45,558]

Must admit I didn't know you could effectively adjust.

 

https://talk.uk-yankee.com/

 

Is the moving to the Uk sort of equivalent of VJ, seems the process takes about 12 weeks, super quick compared to the US but much longer than I recollect. There used to be a expedite process not sure if there still is.