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Scotland: Lover's in bind.:

Hello - my husband and I have been in a similar situation this past year with UK immigration. Sadly if you're aiming for a fiance or partner visa there is no way around the financial requirements - you said you're in a time crunch, but sadly this process doesn't allow many quick answers, so you probably need to start planning long term - read the UKBA site and various guidelines VERY thoroughly. The good news in this process is that you do have the ability to visit fairly freely as an American "tourist", and if you get married you also have access to the Family Visitor Visa which would allow you to visit up to 6 months (that's what we did). If none of these options are viable for you, I would suggest looking into a work visa, since you can transition from a work visa to a settlement visa when you get married - only certain jobs qualify for visas, however, so I'd suggest looking in whatever field you're qualified in and/or inquiring through any contacts your partner may have. I wish I had more good news for you, but our experience was that its much better to dig in and do things the right way first time - we had a denied application that not only cost us over $1000 but several extra months apart as well. Its a long process, but we're very thankful for the security and peace of mind we have now at the other end. Pray all goes well for you as you navigate the system!

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