What are our visa options? Please help

[Luke and Deanna]

Hello, my name is Deanna. I am an 18 year old female who holds a United States Citizenship. I am currently finishing my last year in high school. I obviously do not have a degree in anything. I am not individually wealthy but do have people who could co sponsor me in the United Kingdom and Untied States if allowed. Also, I am able to receive a few grand to place in my account if needed.

Now that I have told you about myself I will tell you a bit about my fiance.

My fiance, Luke is a 23 year old male who holds a British Citizenship. He doesn't qualify for any skilled working visas for the United States. He just has his general education just like me. He is the same financially. He has someone who could sponsor him in the United Kingdom and United States.

Our goal is just to be together. We would love to get married and live together. We are trying to find any visa that would suite us. UK or US.

Now with that being said, we have looked everywhere and looked into MANY visas. We have spoken to people on forums, immigration lawyers, immigration helplines, called US and UK embassies and have studied both US and UK government websites. We first Luke applied for a B-2 tourist visa. This would buy us 6 months in the United States when he would come to visit me. He was denied this visa under section 214(b) [lack of ties to the UK].

Then we were going to do the UK fiance visa. The UK fiance visa is no longer accepting Co Sponsors so we would have to prove Luke could support me. We have been over it and it doesn't look too bright. He just got a job working for O2 [Cellphone company] he will be working 38 hours a week. Also, we found out that they have changed the age requirement from 18 to 21 just recently.

Then, we looked into the newly added UK temporary work visa called the Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme. This would have suited us perfectly as we would gain all the points need in this point based system. The only problem is, the United States is not included in the scheme. :shock:

Finally, we looked into the K-1 fiance visa for him to come here and would allow us to get married and then Luke would apply for permanent residency. This visa allows co sponsors. We were going to have my dad co sponsor us but all plans broke apart when finding out he will be in South America in a military base working on planes. He will not be able to get the supporting documents for us.

We don't know where else to go from here...

Is there anything we could apply for, either to buy us time together or to apply for a visa that would allow our lives to begin together without those sad goodbyes. :cry:

We've been through a lot and have hit rock bottom. We need every bit of help as possible.

Thank You so much for taking time to read this and thank you in advance for any advice or possible plans for us.

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Again thank you,

Luke and Deanna

 

[elcupacabras]

I dont have any experience in UK visas, though if you are looking at Luke moving over to the States, then it really does seem as though the K1 is the only feasible option left. I know you said your dad can no longer act as a co-sponsor, but do you have anybody else who could help (any other family members or close friends)? It seems as if the co-sponsor issue is the only hurdle you have for a K1.

I know how hard it is to be separated from your loved one. Im also from the UK and have made the successful move to the States via K1. We were just lucky that we were in love and ready for marriage, and so not only was the K1the most feasible option, it was the ONLY option for us (even though I am extremely qualified and work in a high demand field). So I guess my only advice is to find that co-sponsor.

Good luck.

 

[elcupacabras]

I dunno why I missed this the first time I posted, but just because your dad isnt in the US, it does not mean that he cant sponsor you. Provided he can get his documents to you (tax returns, notarised I-134 etc) and he earns the required income, then he can still act as your co-sponsor.