UK and US citizen fiance visa inquery

Hello all,

Well the time is near.  I am a US citizen engaged to a UK citizen.  He has just returned from a visit to the states to see me.  He is doing his damnedest to get things sorted in the UK in order to facilitate our marriage in the UK.  I would just like to bluntly ask a few questions.

a few facts about our situation:

He has savings.  a somewhat substantial amount from his family as a wedding present to Us.  He is trying very hard to obtain a job at the moment and in the meantime he is working temp jobs. 

I am a mother of two.  My boys will be visiting their father for a bit of time. 


questions:

1)  Will my fiance need a permanent job in order for our fiance visa to be approved.  basically i would say impatience is getting the better of us but we would like to know if his savings will be enough to ensure the approval of the visa (assuming everything else is in order that is)

2)  If my children are with their father for the time being will it be a problem getting their visa's to settle with me in the UK at a later date.  As in if I apply for my visa now and (god willing) am approved and move to the UK, will it be a problem for me to get my children into the UK after I am already there.  Would it be easier to apply for them now and postpone their visit with their father until all is sorted with my visa.  I hope I don't sound like a selfish mother here, I would really like to avoid as much disruption as I possibly can when it comes to my boys.  (This process has already taken a bit of a tole on my little guys)  Will the process be the same if I apply later for them, will I have to return to the US in order to file for their visa if I am already in the UK on a fiance visa.  I have read a few things that suggest that if it is not completely necessary for the children to be with you then they may decline their visa.  Something to the effect of if no one else is available to see after the children in the event of your absence etc. (I truly hope this is a misunderstanding on my part, it would be more than a shame if anyone tried to make you choose between your children and your husband to be.

hmm.  I think that covers it for now.  I truly appreciate anyones time and advice.

Anyone going through a similar situation try to keep your chin up.  LDR's are difficult but try to remember you are in love.  Love wins out in the end ALWAYS. 

Thanks again,

Learea

I think you would be better to apply for all of you, if it is anything like applying to the united states if you do not include all of you it is hard to get them in after.

I had a problem with my ex husband we decided to stay here and my partner and I are getting married in April and then we hope getting his visa to come home to England with us all.

Try Victoria or Garry they will prob know the best solution for you.

The kids will be great as long as you are positive about your plans and they know they are included I asked all of mine except the baby what they wanted to do and that decided most of it for us.

Good luck

1)  Will my fiance need a permanent job in order for our fiance visa to be approved.  basically i would say impatience is getting the better of us but we would like to know if his savings will be enough to ensure the approval of the visa (assuming everything else is in order that is)

It is not a requirement to have a permanent job - or even a temporary job for that matter.  The requirement is that the couple have the ability to maintain themselves without accessing public funds, and most people do that by showing that they are in secure employment.   But it's certainly not the only way to clear the maintenance hurdle. 

I'm sure that's not correct about only being able to bring the children if there's no-one else to look after them. What is important is that you have custody or their father's permission to bring them to the UK to live.  But if you can apply for them now I would do it, or questions may be asked about why you left them out, and yes their application will have to be made in the US.  It doesn't mean they have to travel at the same time as you just because you get their visas at the same time. You could come over, get set up and they could follow a bit later.

Thank you very much, i really appreciate the advice.  It didn't occur to me that the children could have their visas and have a visit with their father before coming into the UK.  They aren't the ones who have 6 months to get married. 

I was browsing through some of the posts here and saw something about getting your marriage permit before coming into the UK.  Something like a pending license.  pay now etc.  I thought you had to be in the UK for at least 7 days before you could get this.  anyone know how you would register before getting into the UK and if not how would you go about proving your intention to marry.  We have looked into a few places (and in the process found out that for the most part you cannot get married outside in the UK. So much for the sunny beach wedding  )  but it's difficult trying to find the place you will get married when you are in another country. 

thank you again.

Learea

I was browsing through some of the posts here and saw something about getting your marriage permit before coming into the UK.  Something like a pending license.  pay now etc.  I thought you had to be in the UK for at least 7 days before you could get this.  anyone know how you would register before getting into the UK and if not how would you go about proving your intention to marry. 

It's called a Provisional Booking at the Registry Office.  It costs about 30 - 35 pounds.  It is not a requirement to have one, and the DSP's say that it does not constitute proof of intent to marry.  But nonetheless it gets included in almost everyone's "list".  Including mine.  I sent two different fiances back to get a provisional booking this weekend, not because it's a requirement, but it's a nice thing to have.

Good luck with a beach wedding in this country whilst we have them they are not as nice as the ones over there or anywhere else, You have to book and over here the sooner the better as it can be booked solid dependent on where you are marrying.


There are loads of places to have pics done after the weather can be a bit unpredictable here so getting married outside is a bit risky.

There are loads of places to have pics done after the weather can be a bit unpredictable here so getting married outside is a bit risky.

Risky perhaps.  Legal no. 

A UK civil marriage venue needs a roof to be legal.   

Risky perhaps.  Legal no. 

A UK civil marriage venue needs a roof to be legal.   

A Jewish wedding can be held outside.

http://www.weddingguide.co.uk/articles/ceremonies/jewish.asp

But it would have to be a real Jewish wedding, and at least one of the parties would have to really be Jewish.

Gary, 

Regarding the provisional booking, do you know how long it is valid for. 

thanks,

Learea

Gary, 

Regarding the provisional booking, do you know how long it is valid for. 

thanks,

Learea

It's according to the diary at each individual registrar.  Some go out for 2 years.  Some for 3 months.  No set rule at all...

Hello again,

I have a few questions if you all dont mind   

1)  Does it make a difference if we file for a fiance visa by mail or in person (I am in the United States and will be filing)  I understand that it would be faster to get an answer in person but is that the only real difference?

2)  I tried to visit my fiance in the UK and was refused entry.  I have the paperwork that they gave me that gave the reasons for refusal etc.  I would like to know if this will be enough for them or will the visa officials need to send off for the paperwork themselves.  I understand that this could delay things a bit if they do need to send for it.

thanks again for your time everyone

Learea

It's called a Provisional Booking at the Registry Office.  It costs about 30 - 35 pounds.  It is not a requirement to have one, and the DSP's say that it does not constitute proof of intent to marry.  But nonetheless it gets included in almost everyone's "list".  Including mine.  I sent two different fiances back to get a provisional booking this weekend, not because it's a requirement, but it's a nice thing to have.

I have a question. Can my fiance obtain that without me being there? I know I emailed them and they said they didn't do provisional bookings. (Leeds office)

I would like to know if this will be enough for them or will the visa officials need to send off for the paperwork themselves.  I understand that this could delay things a bit if they do need to send for it.

They need to find out for themselves.  They can use the information you give to get the reference number and so on and speed things up a bit, but it wouldn't be fitting for them to accept your copies of their records when they are supposed to use their own sources.

And to StacyLeigh:  If a given registry office does not make provisional bookings then it's their call.  Each registry office has its own rules about it.  But no, you do not have to be there, the UK half, however, does have to be there.

ahhhhhhhh ok ty Wakefield registry was willing to do a provisional, and thats where he lives, but we were under the understanding we needed to go to Leeds.