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Immigration advice

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Bmccaughey1030 · 11/08/2017 15:23

Hello! I am a US resident married to a British national who lived in the states most of his life. In march he moved back to England and we are needing to find out what we need to do in order to obtain visas for myself and my son. Does anyone have experience with this or a referral for an immigration lawyer?

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DoctorGilbertson · 11/08/2017 16:59

www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse

Just follow the criteria to the letter. No lawyer required, but lots of money needed for the visa and lots of time and patience needed for filling out the forms and getting all the evidence together.

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Bmccaughey1030 · 11/08/2017 17:12

Yes I've read through everything I can find on the internet regarding the spousal visa, however my husband currently only makes £20,000 a year but I've read that the monetary stipulation can be waived...

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Newtssuitcase · 11/08/2017 17:14

where are you at the moment? In the US or in the UK?

MrsC2810 · 11/08/2017 17:19

If your husband is working in England and earns over £18,600 per year then you will be eligible for the spouse visa. However, he must have been employed for 6 months or more and will have to produce 6 months of wageslips and bank statements. Check out the above link for all the facts.

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Bmccaughey1030 · 11/08/2017 17:43

We are in the US still. I've read that husband has to make £22,400 tonslonsor a visa for myself and my son.

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MrsC2810 · 11/08/2017 22:35

I didn't realise you had a child too, then yes it's £22,400. Does he have savings?

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Bmccaughey1030 · 11/08/2017 22:57

He does but I read he has to have had the money in there for six months... it's all very discouraging. I think we shall speak with a lawyer when I visit in November

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OlennasWimple · 11/08/2017 23:04

Yes, follow the guidance in the link. There's not much more that the lawyer will be able to do, except help complete the paperwork and avoid an expensive mistake. The finance requirement can only be waived in exceptional circumstances.

If you do choose to consult a lawyer, make sure that they are an ILPA member

Don't apply for the residency visa before you travel here on vacation, otherwise you could face problems at the border

Newtssuitcase · 12/08/2017 07:53

Was your DH unable to stay in the US? Is there a specific reason for his return to the UK in a low paid job?

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Bmccaughey1030 · 12/08/2017 13:13

Yes he had to return to the U.K. due to having been in trouble with the law here

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Gorgosparta · 12/08/2017 15:27

Maybe it taking a while to sort everything out might be better.

How old is your son?

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