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Advice on Immigrating to US?

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My predicament is that my partner is from the US and I am a UK citizen. We decided to move to the US to be with his family (I am not that close to mine) but we are finding it hard for me to get my US citizenship. My choices are to have an employee sponsor me or I have a sham marriage (to a women).

Now, here is the absurd part, my brother just met a lady here in the US and has only met her a couple of times, now he is talking about moving to the US to be with her. All they have to do is get married and he can get his citizenship. Whereas, I have been with my partner for 5 years, we can't get married...

Does anyone have any advice or share their experience?

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I don't know much about international law,but can you get married in the UK and see if that is acceptable to immirgration?
 
I wish it would be that easy - but I don't think the US immigration would go for that - but it is something I should look into.... Thanks Fastdavy
 
I thought it might be too simple.Do MP's intervene on behalf of their constiunents?
 
Arn't there some states that allow Gay marriage? Just a thought. I don't know any of the ins &outs of the immigration system but I feel there should be a way especially with the current wave of non discrimination.
 
It might be a good idea to consult with an immigration lawyer for advice
 
Marriage does not make one automatically a US citizen. It will allow you legal alien status and you can live here with a spouse. YOU can apply for immigration and once accepted you can move here. You will have to show your ability to support yourself. It will help if you can get a US job before you move here. If you work for an international company, perhaps they can transfer you to the US.

You may have to wait years for your chance to immigrate. If you have a criminal record, you will not be accepted. You might go to Mexico and slip across the border. Millions do it every year.
 
Dezzab,

As one half of a binational couple such as yourself, I can say that there are only reallly 2 options for immigrating to the US, and both have been mentioned. A sham marriage is one and employment sponsorship is the other. Unfortunately, the sham marriage is the easiest way because it is extremely difficult to fina a sponsor. There is so much red-tape around this process that a lot of employers shy away from it because of the fees and paperwork required to be a sponsor. In any case, please see this website for all of the information you need regarding binational couples and immigration options.

Let's hope that the Uniting American Families Act passes in Congress now that we have a Democratic majority.

Just a side-note, if you decide to go to Massachusetts and get married to your partner this will not help you because that marriage would only be recognized by the state, not at the federal level which would be required to get a green card or permanent resident status.

Good Luck, I know how you feel.

Glen
 
gewhite3 said everything i was going to post! LOL

i am facing the same issues myself (sans a partner), and i wouldn't consider the sham marriage because they've stepped up the verification of these setups. i have a friend who was 2 months shy of getting his green card, but immigration found out his marriage was a sham, so, he had to withdraw his application or he would face deportation and barring from the US.

the employee sponsorship is a possibility, are you a physical therapist or a nurse by any chance? these 2 occupations are on a fast-track (which would be 2 years processing as opposed to the regular 4 years) and i believe will bypass labor certification because these occupations are deemed much needed here in the US. this is part of the reason i've taken up Nursing too, it'll help my status here AND it's something i want to do.
 
dezzab,

First of all, you need to speak to an immigration lawyer regarding your situation. That is the only way that you can be sure of your options. What I can tell you is that marrying your partner in the UK is not a proactive step in the process since the marriage will not be recognized here for immigration purposes. Canada on the other hand recognizes same-sex marriages - but that is a whole other issue.

As for the suggestions already mentioned re: sham marriages to women citizens and crossing illegally from Mexico (whether serious or not)? My take: [-X ... big risk on small actions! And the consequences are not good if you're caught. And do you really want to live in the US forever always wondering if your illegal actions will ever be discovered (because they CAN take away your green card if they find out anytime after-the-fact)? I would think then you are better off staying worry-free in the UK.

I WAS going to suggest the green card lottery as a way of trying to get one, but I noticed that citizens of the UK are not eligible (along with other countries) since they have traditionally had high # of immigrants arriving to the US in the last 5 years. I would look into employment options, and dkonfrost offers a good one if you are so inclined.
 
I definitely don't recommend the sham marriage option at all. My partner is currently here legallly on an H-1B visa sponsored by his employer. You can remain in H-1B status for a maximum of 6 years so that will give you time for either the laws to change or to think of other options. The best option is to find an employer who will sponsor you for a green card.
 
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