Q: I have questions about Vistas from the US to the UK and joint citizenship.
I am looking to move from the US to the UK sometime in the beginning of next year. My boyfriend is a British Citizen in the UK and I am looking to join him & get a place together but we don't know all the specifics of the Vistas. We have done some research but are both a little confused on how everything works.
A: Just like the United States, there are attorneys who practice immigration and visa law in the United Kingdom. The abuse of a visitor visa has consequences. You must both decide your mutual needs and whether you have an intent to immigration with a competent and experienced immigration and visa attorney licensed in the United Kingdom unless he wants to live in the United States. Good luck.
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If you are planning to move to the UK to live with your boyfriend, you will need to apply for a visa that allows you to enter and remain in the UK. There are different types of visas available, depending on your circumstances.
One option could be the Spouse Visa, which allows married partners of British citizens or people settled in the UK to join their spouse in the UK. If you are not yet married, you may be eligible for a Fiancé(e) Visa, which allows you to come to the UK to get married and then apply for a Spouse Visa.
Another option could be the Unmarried Partner Visa, which allows unmarried partners of British citizens or people settled in the UK to join their partner in the UK. To be eligible for this visa, you must have been living together in a relationship similar to marriage or civil partnership for at least 2 years.
In terms of joint citizenship, it is possible to apply for British citizenship after you have lived in the UK for a certain amount of time, usually 5 years. You would need to meet certain requirements, including passing a test on life in the UK and meeting the English language requirement.
It is recommended that you speak with an immigration lawyer or advisor to discuss your specific situation and determine the best visa option for you.
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