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Hello
« on: February 02, 2011, 04:52:13 PM »
Been living in Scotland for almost a decade now...just found this site!   ;)

I realise this is mainly for helping those coming to the UK but...

We are hoping to move back to the US sometime soon--would love any advice on US Spousal visas (is it a long, difficult process?), shipping household items, and other general information for returning back home.  I sure miss it!  :(

Also, anyone here have issues with the UK voiding your visa if you return to US--what if we need to move back?

In the meantime, I'll be searching the forums!!

Thanks!
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Re: Hello
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2011, 05:07:42 PM »
Hi Ducky
  Welcome to UKY  :)
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Re: Hello
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2011, 05:13:27 PM »
Regarding US immigration you will want to apply 6 months out before your move. I am assuming you or your husband is a US citizen.

Step 1. http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=c67c7f9ded54d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
Step 2. http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3faf2c1a6855d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

File both at the same time. The total cost is around $1500 (yeesh that went up fast, I only paid like 1000..sorry)

It's a super simple process compared to other places in the world. Sorry I don't know anything about the UK process so I can't help there.
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Re: Hello
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2011, 05:18:03 PM »
Thanks, phatbettle!   :)

Volit-
many thanks for the information--I'd best get on that quick then.  I'm American, DH is Scottish.  I didn't know it took so long.  What if we had to move sooner because of a job?  Do you know if he's allowed in the country while the visa is pending?

Many thanks!
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Re: Hello
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2011, 05:35:41 PM »
If you've been here that long, you qualify for citizenship, so just get a British passport and you don't have to worry about visa ever again. Getting UK citizenship does not mean you have to give up or lose US citizenship, you just become a dual citizen.
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Re: Hello
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2011, 05:42:49 PM »
Quote from: DrSuperL99 on February 02, 2011, 05:35:41 PM
If you've been here that long, you qualify for citizenship, so just get a British passport and you don't have to worry about visa ever again. Getting UK citizenship does not mean you have to give up or lose US citizenship, you just become a dual citizen.

Thanks--I'll have to check that again.  Last time I looked I would have to relinquish my US one...would be a life-saver if we had both options, esp. since our child is dual.
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Re: Hello
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2011, 05:48:03 PM »
Nope, never been the case, just an urban myth! US citizenship is only lost by active renunciation at a US embassy or consulate outside the US, and it's a big process.
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Re: Hello
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2011, 05:50:30 PM »
Quote from: Ducky on February 02, 2011, 05:42:49 PM
Thanks--I'll have to check that again.  Last time I looked I would have to relinquish my US one...would be a life-saver if we had both options, esp. since our child is dual.
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Hasn't been that way since the 70's! From the US Embassy in London:

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Dual Citizenship

In the 1980's, the Supreme Court ruled that U.S. citizenship is a constitutional right that cannot be taken away from a citizen who does not intend to relinquish it. Therefore, such actions as naturalization in a foreign country, travel on a foreign passport, employment with a foreign government, and voting in a foreign election do not automatically jeopardize American citizenship. However, please note that all U.S. citizens, even dual nationals, must enter and depart the United States on U.S. passports. .
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Re: Hello
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2011, 05:58:54 PM »
Thanks a million WebyJ & DrSupperL99!!

I will definitely pursue that!   :)
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Re: Hello
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2011, 06:39:05 PM »
He can 'visit' but he can't really be inside of the country living with you. If you crossed into the US and they asked what you were up to and you said "Moving here." they'd more than likely refuse his entry until he has the visa. They are pretty sticky about it.

Your best bet if you plan on moving (100% certainty) is to fill out the forms and mail them tomorrow. They seem daunting but really aren't that hard. The processing time is quoted at 6 months but people have been known to get them approved in 3-4 during slow times.

And yes, get your British citizenship at the same time. Dual is allowed, I am getting my US citizenship in 26 days and I am Canadian. You don't renounce anything. :)
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Re: Hello
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2011, 06:42:43 PM »
They're all right. There are quite a few of us dual-citizens here on UKY.  :)
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Re: Hello
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2011, 06:45:30 PM »
A section on here that might help (Repatriation section):

http://talk.uk-yankee.com/index.php?board=19.0

Alternatively, there's another website (sort of like this one, but for UK to the US):

http://forum.diveintoamerica.com/

And I'm a dual citizen, along with chary, and some others!  Hi!  :)
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Re: Hello
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2011, 07:14:11 PM »
OMGosh, thanks so much!   ;D

volit
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I just found the repatriation section...what a life-saver!!
I'd best get on the paperwork asap! 

Thanks again for everyone's help!!
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