Hello Everyone,
I've just found your forum and am hoping that someone might be able to offer some advice and hopefully some reassurance.
I was married to my English husband (who resides in the UK) in Sept of 2001 but I have been back in the states (except for visits) since then. I had to settle legal issues regarding my two children which I've done this past summer and fall. I won full legal and physical custody of my children, was granted a moveaway order, and made it so (on the court order) my husband has my ex's full permission to adopt the kids, etc. I was also making plans to leave here for good no later than March, 2003.
But after all that, just as we tied all this up, my husband lost his job there in the UK. He hasn't been able to get another as yet and he thinks it isn't likely to change til at least after the new year. But even then, it may take a while because his skills are so specialized.
My question(s) is, can they really keep us from immigrating since we are married? And he is adopting my kids? Are there no provisions for this sort of situation? As soon as I get him a copy of the court order (still waiting for the formal one), he is planning to start precedings for adoption with the High Court even though we aren't there.
I am feeling really hopeless at this point, that it may be another 6 months to a year before we can move over there (or worse). If anyone knows anything that may help us or at least reassure me that this isn't the end of the world, please let me know. I do know this isn't the end of the world, but it feels like it.
Thanks,
evie
