Another Marriage question - Please help

Hi everyone. I was referred to this site from another forum, and I'm really hoping I can get some clear answers. However, any and all advice will be much appreciated! Thank you in advance for everything, and I realise that you all have probably answered this question (and similar ones) probably countless times, so I apologise.

I'm going to give a fairly detailed account of what has happened over the past several months.

I live in Michigan and my boyfriend lives in England. We met (yes - over the internet) about a year ago, but I was married at the time. I left my husband this past September and was forced to quit my job due to transporation issues. My boyfriend flew over in late October and stayed for a week. We then made plans for me to fly to England in mid-December, and I was to stay for approximately seven weeks. He sent me money for my passport (as I had no income), and he purchased my plane tickets. Everything went according to plan, and I made the trip to London on December 13th. Only once I got the passport control, I was drilled, then detained for about 8 hours, and then placed on a flight back to Chicago. My boyfriend and I were advised that I should not return to the UK without a Visa. The written reason they gave me as to why they denied me entry was because they weren't satisfied with the details I provided as to how I was going to occupy myself during my stay or on my 'claimed' return to America, and they told me (verbally) I didn't have good enough ties in America to compel me to return (no job, etc. despite the fact that I made it perfectly clear to them that it was imperative that I return to file for and finalise my divorce).

The case is being investigated as several things were handled very unprofessionally and somewhat haphazardly. We're still trying to wrap our heads around everything, though.

He flew out again in late December and stayed for a week. We've been frantically trying to find ways to be together, but we keep running into obstacles. I'm still legally married, though my divorce is now in the process of being filed. We're planning on marrying once my divorce is finalised, and all going well, that should be in about two months. But I'm incredibly confused about what we should do.

I thought of filing for a Visitors Visa, but seeing as how I'm not employed, that could be hard. Our plans are for him to fly out as soon as my divorce is final and marrying here in Michigan. At first I thought I'd have to apply for a K-1 Visa for him, but it would seem that that's only if we're planning on staying in the States, and we're not.

I was told there are several different routes we could take to go through this. I could file for a UK Fiance(e) Visa, fly out and marry there, then apply for a Spouse Visa. But I was told that the process can be a bit lengthy and very expensive.

I was also told that he could fly out here and I could apply for a Spouse Visa. I'm thinking that's the route we'll take, but I'm a little concerned. Can I file for a Spouse Visa before we're married so that I can fly back to the UK with him? What else can we / should we do?

We've tried getting answers from websites and Embassies, but we haven't been able to get anything definitive.

Again - thank you for any and all advice!
 

Okay - I'm going to answer my own question. I've been doing a lot of reading on this site, and I have to thank you all for being so generous with your information.

I've found that it's quite impossible to file for a Spouse Visa before getting married (makes sense ), but that (once married) it's our best bet to just fly out to NY (after having made all the necessary appointments and filing all the necessary paperwork) to apply for the appropriate Visa.

However, I'm a little worried. Our relationship is fairly young (if based off the idea that we became partners about six months ago), and I'm concerned that this could have an impact on whether or not I'm approved for a Spouse Visa, even though we'll have been a couple for about eight or nine months once that time comes.

Also, I have bank statements, but not much is on them. He's been supporting me (wiring me money whenever I needed any), and he's just recently opened a new account in his name in the UK for me. He's mailing the card and will supply me with the PIN when I get it (as wiring money overseas can be a bit pricey, we figured this would be a little more cost efficient). Could this cause a problem when I apply? Is it necessary for me to supply information about my own financial standing (or lackthereof)?

I'm living with my parents right now, and I read about someone who was in a similar situation. They had their parents write a letter to accompany the rest of the documents provided, showing that their parents approved of and supported the marriage. Should I do this too?

I'm also going to do my best to find employment in the next couple of weeks. My resume isn't all that impressive, and I'm wondering if that's going to be a problem.

I'm sorry for all the questions, and I realise that before we can do anything I have to get the divorce papers proving that it's finalised. I just want to get as much information as I can before we start everything. I want to be prepared.

And again - thank you!!

When you apply for your spousal visa, they won't be too concerned with how long you've known each other.  They'll be looking at your financial status -- you and your then-husband will need to provide at least 3 months of bank statements each and he'll need a letter from his employer stating his position, salary, dates of employment, and whether or not the position is permanent -- and whether or not you have somewhere decent to live.  If your then-husband doesn't make a lot of money and there's a question of whether or not you can support yourselves, you can have a co-sponsor for the application, which needs to be someone in the UK (i.e., your husband's parents, etc.).  The co-sponsor can write a letter saying they'll help to support you until you get on your feet and they'll need to provide bank statements as well.  The co-sponsor can also write a letter saying that the two of you can live with them if necessary.  If that's the case, they'll need to provide a copy of their mortgage or lease (and a letter from the landlord giving permission for the two of you to live there).

Co- sponsors can be either his family or yours they provide a letter stating that they will support you so you do not need to claim benefits of any type.

You both need bank statements they say 3 months but everyone says take more.

You need a letter/mortgage papers/ rent book to show accommodation and a letter off the land lord saying it is OK for you to live there and it will not be overcrowded basically,
proof of savings and plenty of evidence that you are in a relationship pics emails letters to each other and letters off friends say and supporting you and that you are in a relationship.

there is a list on here some where several infact.