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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 21st 2012, 7:29 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 15,820
Posted By argyl1

Re: Moving Back to the UK - Practical Tips and Lessons Learned

Thanks for sharing these useful tips with the rest of us.
I'm also considering opening up an account with HSBC before I move back to UK. HSBC also offers a Passport account for a small fee. I'm...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 14th 2007, 5:59 am
Replies: 54
Views: 4,507
Posted By argyl1

Re: child imigrants who want to return

Hello there,
Your story is similar to my first post. I left the UK as a teenager and moved to USA with my parents 16 yrs ago. I still consider the UK to be home after all these years and wish to...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 7th 2007, 5:44 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 6,339
Posted By argyl1

Re: Relocated to USA with parents 16yrs ago and still homesick for the UK

You have a PhD and can't find a job in the UK??? That's discouraging to the rest of us who are also looking for work over there. What kind of work do you do for the government?
I'm a "Stay at Home...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 7th 2007, 5:20 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 6,339
Posted By argyl1

Re: Relocated to USA with parents 16yrs ago and still homesick for the UK

Thank you for the information. That helped clear up some issues.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 5th 2007, 6:21 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 6,339
Posted By argyl1

Re: Relocated to USA with parents 16yrs ago and still homesick for the UK

Thanks.
I hope that you make it back.
I wish you all the best with your plans.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 5th 2007, 6:16 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 6,339
Posted By argyl1

Re: Relocated to USA with parents 16yrs ago and still homesick for the UK

We have applied for both US and British passports for the children. I don't need to get British style birth certificates for the kids. I was informed that a UK passport is all I need to proof their...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 5th 2007, 6:06 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 6,339
Posted By argyl1

Re: Relocated to USA with parents 16yrs ago and still homesick for the UK

I can't find any articles that say you can't obtain a UK Settlement Visa after April 1.
Forum: USA
Jan 7th 2007, 5:37 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 2,814
Posted By argyl1

Do you have shops and services within walking distance from your home?

One thing I really miss about living in the UK is being able to walk to the shops etc. Everything was close by and you didn't have to depend on a car to go places.
Here in VA, nothing is within...
Forum: USA
Jan 5th 2007, 5:51 am
Replies: 57
Views: 2,116
Posted By argyl1

Re: HiYa from Northern VA

Hi irnbru,
Yes, my hubby is American and we have discussed moving to the UK.
We have just begun making plans and getting ourselves prepared for a big move to the UK. It's going to take some time...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jan 5th 2007, 5:33 am
Replies: 53
Views: 6,339
Posted By argyl1

Re: Relocated to USA with parents 16yrs ago and still homesick for the UK

Thankyou for the info.:)
Just one more question please.
If my children leave the USA on a US passport, can they use a British passport to enter the UK on the other side? My husband has to have a...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jan 5th 2007, 5:15 am
Replies: 53
Views: 6,339
Posted By argyl1

Re: Relocated to USA with parents 16yrs ago and still homesick for the UK

I feel trapped because I'm ready for us to leave now, but we can't.
We have to apply for passports and a settlement visa. It costs $520 just for the visa for my husband. It's going to take time,...
Forum: USA
Jan 3rd 2007, 6:45 am
Replies: 57
Views: 2,116
Posted By argyl1

Red face Re: HiYa from Northern VA

Thankyou for the warm welcome.
I moved to the US with my mum and step-dad back in 1990. I've been homesick ever since and want to move back to the UK. Nothing against the USA, I just feel...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jan 3rd 2007, 6:20 am
Replies: 53
Views: 6,339
Posted By argyl1

Lightbulb Re: Relocated to USA with parents 16yrs ago and still homesick for the UK

Thankyou for the information on US law.
The reason I believed I would loose my British citizenship is because when my sister became a US citizen she took an oath and renounced her UK citizenship...
Forum: USA
Dec 27th 2006, 4:21 am
Replies: 57
Views: 2,116
Posted By argyl1

HiYa from Northern VA

Hello,
I moved from the UK to US 16yrs ago.
I am a 'stay at home mom' living in Northern VA.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Dec 27th 2006, 4:01 am
Replies: 53
Views: 6,339
Posted By argyl1

Re: Relocated to USA with parents 16yrs ago and still homesick for the UK

I agree VA is not a representative of the US since I have visited other states. The USA can be a great place to live for many, it just isn't home to me. My roots take me back to the UK. I want to...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Dec 27th 2006, 3:46 am
Replies: 53
Views: 6,339
Posted By argyl1

Re: Relocated to USA with parents 16yrs ago and still homesick for the UK

I thought that if I obtained my US citizenship I would automatically loose my British citizenship. I would have to get a US passport.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Dec 27th 2006, 3:31 am
Replies: 53
Views: 6,339
Posted By argyl1

Re: Relocated to USA with parents 16yrs ago and still homesick for the UK

Hello,
I'm touched by your story, my heart goes out to you.
It doesn't matter where you live as long as you are surrounded by family and friends.
Your quote hit home with me.
Take care.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Dec 27th 2006, 3:06 am
Replies: 53
Views: 6,339
Posted By argyl1

Re: Relocated to USA with parents 16yrs ago and still homesick for the UK

I now live outside of Woodbridge, VA, close to Washington D.C.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Dec 22nd 2006, 4:11 am
Replies: 53
Views: 6,339
Posted By argyl1

Smile Re: Relocated to USA with parents 16yrs ago and still homesick for the UK

Hello everyone,
Thankyou for replying.
I feel a little bit better knowing that I'm not alone.
I have been back to visit family in the UK twice since I moved away.
Everything was just as I...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Dec 17th 2006, 3:36 am
Replies: 53
Views: 6,339
Posted By argyl1

Unhappy Relocated to USA with parents 16yrs ago and still homesick for the UK

Hello,
I immigrated to the USA 16yrs ago with my Mom, step-father and sister. I never wanted to leave the UK but I had no choice in the matter.
I have tried to settle in and make a new life out...
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