Moving back to Britain, question

shinysideup · Derestricted Danger Joined: 31 Jul 2013 Karma :

Since everyone knows the best advice / information can be found on motorcycle forums I have a question I'll keep short.

I was born in Scotland currently living in the States (over 20 years), I've poured over the immigration sites and found a few answers to some of my questions however still have a couple I'm having trouble with. I've been married for 5 years to an American, I know she can visit the UK without a visa for up to 6 months, is there some sort of form I can fill out while not living in the UK that would allow the UK to recognize our marriage? I wouldn't have a job at first but we'd have a nice bundle of cash to get us going, would that hinder me sponsoring her as well? I will be consulting with an immigration lawyer but wanted to check and see if anyone on the board has any incite / experience with this.

if this isn't the proper section for this please move it.

TLDR - UK citizen living in Merica wants to bring wife back to live in the UK with him, any form I can fill out to have the UK recognize the marriage for easier transition.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

So you want to leave before Trump deports you? Razz

shinysideup · Derestricted Danger Joined: 31 Jul 2013 Karma :

tarlott · Derestricted Danger Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Karma :

It seems a bit of a nightmare, just breifly scrolling through it appears its easier to do once you're here on a visitors visa even for a spouse. If you don't already have it, this link may help.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

shinysideup · Derestricted Danger Joined: 31 Jul 2013 Karma :

Raffles · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Karma :

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For an accurate answer, surely you can contact the UK immigration services?
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shinysideup · Derestricted Danger Joined: 31 Jul 2013 Karma :

mentalboy · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 May 2012 Karma :

I know the best way to do this...at least I did before brexit happened. You'd have to act pretty sharpish if you want to get the missus over cheap and cheerful, assuming they ever pull their thumbs out of their arses and actually invoke Article 50!!!

Both of you move to a Euro country, such as Spain. You don't need a visa, yet, and I believe she can accompany you (work visas for her might be a bit trickier but I didn't say this was easy). There is a minimum amount of time that you have to spend in Euroland and then you can relocate to UK and missus comes with you free gratis and is entitled to spousal visa.

Cutting out the Euro option means you have to find work in the UK and earn x amount of pondage before you qualify to sponsor her for a visa. Can't remember the amount required but it was considerably more than the US required for going the other way.

...hence the reason I'm slumming it with the Waking dead in Florida...
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WD Forte · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

You want to stay there mate
I bet there'll be loads of overtime working on that wall
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shinysideup · Derestricted Danger Joined: 31 Jul 2013 Karma :

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talkToTheHat · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Feb 2012 Karma :

travel to work (in some circumstances) is only counted as work in the EU. By the time congress agrees on the colour of the bricks, it won't be an issue.
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cdlxxvi · Nearly there... Joined: 13 Feb 2012 Karma :

Settling a non-EEA spouse in UK means lots of paperwork and considerable fees (1800 for visa and NHS surcharge excluding other costs). The applications are frequently rejected.

You have to meet financial requirement with income and/or savings and provide evidence of adequate accommodation for your family.

Read: https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk together with all referenced attachments, especially about specified evidence for the financial requirement.

https://www.immigrationboards.com/immigration-for-family-members contains lots of information and advice.

Ribenapigeon · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Feb 2012 Karma :

You'll find there's no shortage of legal firms specializing in immigration law in the UK these days. Probably tripping over them at the airport.

shinysideup · Derestricted Danger Joined: 31 Jul 2013 Karma :

Mentalboy pointed me to a forum called British Expats, lots of great information there for anyone else that has questions about the process / paperwork, I wish I would've known about the site while trying to get my passport sorted!

Thank you Sir and for others with help to my question!

as I mentioned a while back I can't contribute much but I am lurking (place Ninja Emoticon here)...