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Forum: USA

Feb 16th 2009, 5:33 pm

Replies: 63

UK VPN

Views: 23,030

Posted By Mr Spouse

Re: UK VPN

The whole issue of international TV rights is a bit of a grey area. Is it more morally correct to use a VPN to pretend to be in the UK than to use P2P, which is definitely infringing copyright?

I...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Jan 6th 2009, 7:38 am

Replies: 5

b2 visa application

Views: 660

Posted By Mr Spouse

Re: b2 visa application

It's not clear from your OP but if you're planning on volunteering in Hawaii as well as the 48 states, then producing evidence of this should get you a B-2 visa. Expect a mild grilling at the...

Forum: USA

Nov 25th 2008, 2:18 pm

Replies: 23

Moving from UK to US checklist

Views: 7,575

Posted By Mr Spouse

I agree about the sausages and bacon, but what's...

I agree about the sausages and bacon, but what's wrong with Green & Blacks? :p

Forum: USA

Nov 24th 2008, 7:05 am

Replies: 8

Getting around by car - do I need to take a driving test?

Views: 847

Posted By Mr Spouse

Re: Getting around by car - do I need to take a driving test?

You've got a bit of time so it may be worth asking the Indiana motor vehicles bureau the relevant questions.

Googling 'Indiana DMV' brought up http://www.in.gov/bmv/3280.htm

That suggests...

Forum: USA

Nov 24th 2008, 6:08 am

Replies: 23

Moving from UK to US checklist

Views: 7,575

Posted By Mr Spouse

Re: Moving from UK to US checklist

One of the hardest things to do as a newcomer to the US can be to open bank accounts or get credit cards from a US bank because they rely heavily on credit scoring and you will effectively have zero....

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Nov 21st 2008, 7:31 pm

Replies: 20

How realistic is it to obtain a Visitor visa for a year?

Views: 1,728

Posted By Mr Spouse

Re: How realistic is it to obtain a Visitor visa for a year?

I only described my situation as an example that it is possible to be granted leave to remain for more than 6 months on arrival in the US under B-2. The OP was asking if it is realistic to stay for...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Nov 21st 2008, 8:34 am

Replies: 20

How realistic is it to obtain a Visitor visa for a year?

Views: 1,728

Posted By Mr Spouse

Re: How realistic is it to obtain a Visitor visa for a year?

Eh?

The text I quoted is from the Nonimmigrant Visas section of the web site, so how is it talking about immigrant status? All the 'spouse' visas like J-2 and H-4 (to give just 2 examples) are...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Nov 21st 2008, 7:40 am

Replies: 20

How realistic is it to obtain a Visitor visa for a year?

Views: 1,728

Posted By Mr Spouse

Re: How realistic is it to obtain a Visitor visa for a year?

Agreed! But the US Embassy advice says "U.S. visa law does not recognize common-law relationships; therefore a partner or fiancÃ©e is not eligible to apply for derivative visa status." and "Partners...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Nov 21st 2008, 3:07 am

Replies: 20

How realistic is it to obtain a Visitor visa for a year?

Views: 1,728

Posted By Mr Spouse

Re: How realistic is it to obtain a Visitor visa for a year?

No, that advice is saying that the non married partner of a non-USC cannot have a deriviative visa.

We're married and my wife is a US citizen. As it happens, spouses of USC can't get derivative...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Nov 20th 2008, 6:35 pm

Replies: 20

How realistic is it to obtain a Visitor visa for a year?

Views: 1,728

Posted By Mr Spouse

Re: How realistic is it to obtain a Visitor visa for a year?

Why is everyone so negative? (oops, n00b question! :D)

It would help her case a lot if she can get a letter from her employer formally allowing her leave of absence from x date to y date.

I'm...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Nov 20th 2008, 6:19 pm

Replies: 8

Making an appointment for H1B Interview in London American Embassy

Views: 2,559

Posted By Mr Spouse

Re: Making an appointment for H1B Interview in London American Embassy

Yes, you can be that specific!

Have you stayed on the line to talk to an agent? They will have the actual latest date available: dates are released around 2 months in advance.

I needed to...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Nov 10th 2008, 12:53 pm

Replies: 12

Child wants to learn to drive in California

Views: 1,101

Posted By Mr Spouse

Re: Child wants to learn to drive in California

ITINs are no longer valid for non-tax purposes, such as DMV applications. Not officially (http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/itin_dmv_info.pdf) anyway.

The DMV web site states

Exception to the...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Nov 10th 2008, 11:57 am

Replies: 8

Tijuana Border crossing for I-94

Views: 5,252

Posted By Mr Spouse

Re: Tijuana Border crossing for I-94

The typical vehicle crossing wait at Tijuana/San Ysidro is around 2-3 hours, according to the reports on KPBS in San Diego. People who live in TJ cross every day to work, so I can't see it taking 4...

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