I-130 British Husband, Want to Live in USA

[Essex_USA]

Hello. I am an american citizen born in USA and met and married my husband in the UK. We were married in England (May 2009) and lived in his home there for a year, with all intentions to stay there. I even had a job there, had a perm. residency, and got a National Insurance Number. We are legitimately happily married!

Circumstances have changed, and now we have decided to move to the USA to be closer to my family. We know this wont be easy. My grandmother has had serious illness (she is leaving her home to me as inheritance) and I recently left England (and my husband) to come here and assist my grandmother. My husband is still in England waiting for me to sort out what his options are in order to travel.

Can I apply for him to come to the USA with an I-130 only? He has never lived in the USA, so what is his status? Will I need the I-485 form at all?

Is he looking at a long wait (I-130 spouse) before he can come here permanently? I have heard that if it is approved, maybe he can file the K-3 in the country we were married in? (Non-immigrant visa for a spouse).

I have read if our application is approved, then I need to file the I-864 (Affidavit of Support). Are these the only two forms I will need (I-130 and I-485)? I am not working so I will have a co-sponsor.
How is the process different when you are a US citizen that marries in another country, trying to be reunited with the spouse!!
All suggestions welcome. Thanks.

[Mr. Knowitall]

The most obvious approach is to seek a spouse visa, and then to petition to adjust his status once he's in the U.S. Forms you may need along the way include

If you are the immediate relative (spouse, parent or unmarried child under 21 years old) of a U.S. citizen, submit the following forms:

• I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status
• G-325A, Biographic Information
• Your original I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (if you are filing concurrently), or a copy of your I-797, Notice of Action (if the petition was already approved).
• I-864, Affidavit of Support
• I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status

All required supporting documentation as listed on the above forms. ...

You may also submit the following forms:

• G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative (if you have a lawyer)
• I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, if you want to work while your application is processed
• I-131, Application for Travel Document, if you need to travel outside the United States while your application is processed
• I-485 Supplement A, and penalty fee if applicable. See 8 CFR 245.10
• I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Excludability, if applicable