Visa, Greencard advice

Old Aug 26th, 2015, 12:50 PM
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Visa, Greencard advice

We got married in the US two months ago and came back together to the UK where my German wife resides.

When flying back from the US we had to book a different flight for me as my wife already had a flight booked back to the UK which then on my flight due to delay etc had been diverted to Ireland then to the UK.
The border control in Ireland stamped my passport but I am staying with my wife in the UK.

We would like to return to the US next year in June and settle down there for good. However as I am staying in the UK with my wife, my visa is only valid in Ireland and we are wondering now if I could fly out to Ireland or France then come back to the UK a couple of days later to get a further visa to be able to stay here on a visiting visa with my wife?

Furthermore, what would I have to apply for (visa, greencard etc) to make sure my German wife can come with me next year to settle down in the US?

I am registered blind in the US and my wife works full time here in the UK and is supporting me momentarily fully.

Any answers are very much appreciated, thank you.

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Old Aug 26th, 2015, 01:20 PM
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The best advice I can give is to check with the American Embassy or Consulate rather than asking us amateurs on a travel website!
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Old Aug 26th, 2015, 01:44 PM
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The rules say you cannot "live in the UK for extended periods through frequent visits".

However since you are blind you might talk to the consulate, there may be a "dependent" visa and as long as your wife is legal to stay, you will be as well.
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Old Aug 26th, 2015, 04:53 PM
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Not sure on what basis you would qualify to emigrate to the US. Definitely you need to check with the state department to find out the rules for your and your wife's nationalities. And to be allowed to work here is a very complicated process for foreign nationals.

(I believe it takes 7 years as a legal resident to qualify for a green card - but this is NOT my area of expertise.)

I would consult a specialist attorney to understand any options you may have.
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Old Aug 26th, 2015, 04:59 PM
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"what would I have to apply for (visa, greencard etc) to make sure my German wife can come with me next year to settle down in the US?"
"We got married in the US two months ago and came back to the UK together where my German wife resides."


First of all, traveling to the US on a tourist visa to be married, rather than a fiancée visa, may be considered fraud, and might complicate your process. Her coming from a prosperous country and having a job in another may make the immigration authorities a bit less suspicious about either/both of your motives than about someone from the developing world, though. Consider the whole process to be an adversarial one; the gov't is not there to facilitate your living happily ever after.

For your wife to live with you in the US, you need to apply for a spouse visa by filling out the applicable paperwork and paying the fee. You apply on her behalf. You must earn a minimum income (14,600/yr iirc) or have an amount of property or someone else to take responsibility. Full info is found online on the gov't site. If you are an organized person, this process can be done on your own. If not, hire an immigration attorney. It takes about 7 months from the time the application is received from you by immigration and the time she is called for an interview at the US Consulate you specify (London?). If/when she passes, she will receive a packet to present unopened to immigration on arrival in the US. After arrival, she can eventually get a work card and 2 year temporary green card. Permanent one comes after another interview.

Good luck.
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Old Aug 27th, 2015, 04:39 AM
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Is the OP a U.S. Citizen?
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Old Aug 27th, 2015, 05:02 AM
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From the reference to "what would I have to apply for" I assumed the OP is a foreign national. Reading it again it's not clear if the OP is asking what he needs for himself or just for his wife (but how could he apply for anything for his wife?).

In any case, they need to do some research with official sources - and understand that getting a work visa for the US is by no means automatic - but quite difficult and usually requires a sponsoring employer.

Also - is a marriage valid if the participants are foreign nationals and don't reveal that in getting the license? (Not sure what the OP actually did.)
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Old Aug 27th, 2015, 05:18 AM
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OP said "I am registered blind in the US" from which I assumed he was a citizen who lived in the US (at least at one time).

"From the reference to "what would I have to apply for" I assumed the OP" knew that it is the citizen who applies to his/her own government (US) on behalf of the foreign spouse.

This would not apply to spouses of US citizens: "understand that getting a work visa for the US is by no means automatic - but quite difficult and usually requires a sponsoring employer."

IMO. the more speculation from people who have not been through the process personally and therefore don't understand it, the more confusing this thread may become for the OP.
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Perhaps OP is US citizen but I am not sure what "registered blind in U.S." means or has to do with all of this. I think the OP really needs to go to the proper embassies to get accurate info since what is written here is pretty cryptic and no one here can really give legal advice that is spot on.

I am US citizen who got married in a foreign country to a foreigner from that country. Our experience probably has little to do with OP's situation so all I could say would likely be moot; hence the need for proper authorities to provide info.

I don't even understand the second papargraph, LOL
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Old Aug 27th, 2015, 08:42 AM
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Yes he's a U.S. citizen and his question is about getting his wife her papers.
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Old Aug 27th, 2015, 11:09 AM
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Contacting the nearest embassy or consulate couldn't be more difficult than wading through these answers, and is far more likely to produce accurate information.
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