Marrying a refugee in vienna

Member since 06 April 2018

LlamakittyNew member06 April 2018 16:50:00

I am American.

I am engaged.

I am from the US. I met my fiancé while in vienna Austria. We have applied to get married in Austria in July, 2018.
He is a refugee that does not have his positive status yet for Austria.

I WANT TO MOVE TO AUSTRIA AND LIVE THERE WITH MY HUSBAND UNTIL WE ARE APPROVED TO LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES.

BUT I do not work.

Please tell me I can stay with him. What can I do to make this happen?

Please please help me.
Thank you!

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saraleana New member

Member since 10 April 2018

saraleanaNew member10 April 2018 14:54:33

HI,
so I guess you're having a tourist visa?
I guess you have to apply for a working visa and find a job there. I think this is going to be a little bit complicated but I wish you all the best!

Llamakitty New member

Member since 06 April 2018

LlamakittyNew member10 April 2018 23:45:36

No, I cannot do most jobs, maybe work at home.

I only have a passport.

Can't I stay in Austria because I am married to a refugee and the judge will not give him a passport to leave austria?

Meanwhile we will apply for a married visa in the United States.

Please give me a loophole or shred of hope that I can stay with my husband.

And thanks for writing☺

saraleana New member

Member since 10 April 2018

saraleanaNew member11 April 2018 06:49:38

hm.. I know there is this organisation that might be able to help you. Check out https://www.fraubock.at/ueber-uns/kontakt
good luck!

SimCityAT Expert

Member since 08 April 2014

SimCityATExpert11 April 2018 11:34:10

13456

I would talk to an Immigration lawyer. But to answer your question, just because you are married does not give you automatic right to stay in Austria. You still need some kind of visa.

SimCityAT Expert

Member since 08 April 2014

SimCityATExpert11 April 2018 11:44:49

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How long have you been in Austria? U.S. citizens do not need an entry permit (visa) to stay in Austria as either tourists or on a business trip for a period of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.