Considering move to UK - question

You didn't mention that you're married, so I'll assume you're not.

You probably want to have a look at the Unmarried Partner visa.

(Though as a total aside, you should strongly consider your partner getting his US citizenship before you leave!! He won't lose his British citizenship, and if you ever decide to move back to the US, it'll make things a whole lot easier.)

Just for future reference, the US doesn't grant visas to unmarried partners. The US only grants fiance or spouse visas.  So if someone says they petitioned for a partner to come to the US (and they are still together) that partner would have to be their spouse.

Thank you! Ill go through the links so I can get my head around this.

Call me stupid but this is the first time in many years I am on a board like this. What would it mean for us if they abolish ILE? Would we have to go through the paperwork process before even entering? I am just reviewing the options now, it probably wouldnt be for another 6 months to  year. I know, im jumping the gun but I wanted my ducks in a row and time to do the research I need to try and make it go smoother? Would i be able to just enter the UK and then apply for the paperwork?

My grandfather was born in Italy so as his granddaughter I have the ability to get citizenship in italy....im starting to think even with the italian govenerment the way it is..it may be easier to do this and then just take up residency in UK! lol

Good luck to you in March!

You should definitely try for the Italian citizenship but depending on where you live, it can take up to a year to even get an appointment at the embassy. It also requires quite a bit of document gathering, etc. Was your grandfather ever naturalized as a US citizen? If he was, when that happened might affect your eligibility as well.

So, you need a back up plan if you're planning to move in 6-12 months. Which is just a spousal visa, possibly with KOL required if you apply before April.