> Hello:) I'm an American married to a British man, we are living in
> Britain with the plans to move to the USA. We're befuddled about alot
> of this process and are throwing ourselves into it. I have a few
> questions that others who've done this could REALLY help us out with,
> the first is, is it necessary i be living back home with a job before
> i can apply, since the requirements are that i must prove i can
> support him 125% above the poverty line? Or can i start applying while
> living here? Also is there a visa that would enable him to move
> temporarily there while we apply, if i have to move back to start all
> this? Thirdly, would it be prudent to hire an immigration lawyer, or
> is it possible for a person to do this by themselves? It looks very
> intimidating, i have to say...well we'd appreciate any input on this
> stuff, and THANK YOU to anyone who can offer tidbits! Take care & God
> bless:D...Hollie
Read this guide, and particularly the links regarding domicile:
http://www.familybasedimmigration.com/forum/showthread.php?t=824
You don't have to go to the US to get a job first; you can use your own
combined assets or a US Joint Sponsor (ie, real estate in the UK that
you will sell or hold, or a parent in the US.. both popular choices).
Do about a week's worth of reading and you will have an idea about
whether or not YOU need a lawyer.
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