Hello,
Sorry in advance for the newbie questions but I'm a little confused about which Visa I would need and some other things as well that concerns immigrating to the United States. I would like to explain my situation.
My husband left the U.S. to live with me in my home country in the EU nearly 20 years. We got married in my country shortly after he moved to me. He holds a dual citizenship (his U.S. citizenship plus citizenship of my country) for many years. We are thinking about moving to the United States. My questions are:
1. Based on the information I just provided, which Visa would I need to immigrate to USA? I know this section says Fiancee Visas K1, K2, K3, K4. I can't find a section for spouse Visas. On travel.state.gov it says "Immigrant visa for a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen", an IR1 (Immediate Relative), form I-130 is required. Is that what I need? Is there not a subsection for these type of Visas on this forum? I cannot find it.
2. Since my husband has been living with me in my country for many years, he does not have a home address in USA at the moment, but we have a friend in the United States who owns a house we can live in as soon as we move. Would this fact be a detriment in any way when it comes to my chances of being given a Visa? Can we apply while we are both stil living l in my country, or must my husband move to that address and leave me here alone before we apply?
3. My husband is retired and does not earn enough retirement to meet the minimum income to sponsor me. He is hoping to go back to work once in USA, but at the moment he is not employed by anyone. The friend I mentioned in question 2 earns plenty and has agreed to be my sponsor. Does having a sponsor other than your American spouse in any way decrease the chances of being given a Visa?
4. I am on permanent disability in my home country. Does this in any way lessen the chances for my Visa application to not be granted?
5. Just generally wondering, based on what I have mentioned above, is there anything that could cause my Visa request to not be granted, as long as I provide all the necessary information and fill all forms out correctly? We have been married since 2003 and I have the marriage license.
Sorry in advance for the newbie questions but I'm a little confused about which Visa I would need and some other things as well that concerns immigrating to the United States. I would like to explain my situation.
My husband left the U.S. to live with me in my home country in the EU nearly 20 years. We got married in my country shortly after he moved to me. He holds a dual citizenship (his U.S. citizenship plus citizenship of my country) for many years. We are thinking about moving to the United States. My questions are:
1. Based on the information I just provided, which Visa would I need to immigrate to USA? I know this section says Fiancee Visas K1, K2, K3, K4. I can't find a section for spouse Visas. On travel.state.gov it says "Immigrant visa for a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen", an IR1 (Immediate Relative), form I-130 is required. Is that what I need? Is there not a subsection for these type of Visas on this forum? I cannot find it.
2. Since my husband has been living with me in my country for many years, he does not have a home address in USA at the moment, but we have a friend in the United States who owns a house we can live in as soon as we move. Would this fact be a detriment in any way when it comes to my chances of being given a Visa? Can we apply while we are both stil living l in my country, or must my husband move to that address and leave me here alone before we apply?
3. My husband is retired and does not earn enough retirement to meet the minimum income to sponsor me. He is hoping to go back to work once in USA, but at the moment he is not employed by anyone. The friend I mentioned in question 2 earns plenty and has agreed to be my sponsor. Does having a sponsor other than your American spouse in any way decrease the chances of being given a Visa?
4. I am on permanent disability in my home country. Does this in any way lessen the chances for my Visa application to not be granted?
5. Just generally wondering, based on what I have mentioned above, is there anything that could cause my Visa request to not be granted, as long as I provide all the necessary information and fill all forms out correctly? We have been married since 2003 and I have the marriage license.
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