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Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2003, 3:22 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,612
Posted By Def

A+ and Network+ on their own won't do much for...

A+ and Network+ on their own won't do much for you. It also depends how good you are with hardware and networks. If you know your stuff inside out, then just buy a study guide for $50 and you'll be...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jun 18th 2003, 10:19 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 551
Posted By Def

You could always write it off as short term...

You could always write it off as short term contract work. I've never heard of any company requiring a reference/confirmation of employment for an employee who was a contract worker.

If they've...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 18th 2003, 10:07 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 506
Posted By Def

Here. ...

Here.

http://britishexpats.com/cgi-bin/lsql/jump.cgi?ID=140
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 18th 2003, 10:06 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 506
Posted By Def

Actually, theres a link on this forum that might...

Actually, theres a link on this forum that might help you. Go to the main page, go to employment and look through the links. Somewhere in there is an agency in the USA that will sponsor you as an IT...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 18th 2003, 9:54 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By Def

5 visits to the USA so far this year, including...

5 visits to the USA so far this year, including one to Atlanta (the security in that airport is ridiculous). Took my laptop with me on every trip, and brought harddrives with me on 2 of them, I...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 16th 2003, 12:33 am
Replies: 1
Views: 309
Posted By Def

Yes. I base that on the fact that I have...

Yes. I base that on the fact that I have customers in the USA who pay me for projects completed in the UK (software development etc etc).

You will have to deal with local taxes your end, but just...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 16th 2003, 12:20 am
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By Def

Back up your data to CD, take the hard drives...

Back up your data to CD, take the hard drives out, pack them in bubble wrap and put them in your hand luggage. Remove the memory, processor and gfx card (if it's a good one). Pack all that in bubble...
Forum: USA
Jun 15th 2003, 11:29 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 6,033
Posted By Def

We don't have 300 pound women here in the UK...

We don't have 300 pound women here in the UK because they can't fit down all the little streets....
Forum: USA
Jun 12th 2003, 3:29 am
Replies: 165
Views: 15,930
Posted By Def

I've not had it in NY, Florida or Georgia. ...

I've not had it in NY, Florida or Georgia.

Wierd wierd wierd. I could start selling anti-allergy cures. Open the box, 2 tickets to Florida inside ;)
Forum: USA
Jun 10th 2003, 11:27 pm
Replies: 165
Views: 15,930
Posted By Def

Parakeets and budgerigars are different birds,...

Parakeets and budgerigars are different birds, aren't they?

As for allergies, I get really bad hayfever from April -> September in the UK. Yet when I'm in the US, no allergies at all. Wierd.
Forum: USA
Jun 5th 2003, 11:29 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 5,038
Posted By Def

Anyone have a URL with a good and comprehensive...

Anyone have a URL with a good and comprehensive rundown of the personal tax system in the US? (NY area). I understand how it basically works, I want to just clarify a few things.

As an aside, if...
Forum: USA
Jun 5th 2003, 11:06 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 6,033
Posted By Def

Plus the crime rate in the UK is becoming...

Plus the crime rate in the UK is becoming astronomical. Another drive by shooting less than a few streets away from me, and I live in a "good" area.
Forum: USA
Jun 5th 2003, 11:02 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 634
Posted By Def

Last time we went to Orlando we flew Air2000. Go...

Last time we went to Orlando we flew Air2000. Go to the Holiday Hypermarket at the Fort (or wherever) and ask them. We flew Birmingham -> Sanford, with transfers, only a few hundred quid each.
Forum: USA
Jun 4th 2003, 11:18 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 6,033
Posted By Def

This may or may not help you, and I know very...

This may or may not help you, and I know very little about the whole immigration process (I'm just starting it myself). My immigration lawyer told me when we were discussing my options that if you...
Forum: USA
Jun 4th 2003, 11:11 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,475
Posted By Def

I've been told it's to do with the Maryland Bank,...

I've been told it's to do with the Maryland Bank, which is where MBNA came from. No idea what the "NA" means though.

I'm interested in this thread too. What benefit does getting MBNA to transfer...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 3rd 2003, 9:05 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,432
Posted By Def

As far as I understand it, a "de facto"...

As far as I understand it, a "de facto" relationship doesn't count for anything. The principle of "common law husband & wife" is not actually valid in english law, it's an urban myth.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 2nd 2003, 3:23 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,114
Posted By Def

Lots of people very willing to tell me I've got...

Lots of people very willing to tell me I've got little-or-no chance, here. Well, hopefully I'll prove you wrong :)
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 2nd 2003, 12:08 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,114
Posted By Def

Re: How can I go to the USA without a degree?

LD, rather than recap it all and bore everyone I'll just say in summary that I work in IT, and I've had some unique and very specialised experience. Basically, IMO (of course), a company couldn't...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 30th 2003, 9:50 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,114
Posted By Def

Ok, thanks for explaining where I was wrong. ...

Ok, thanks for explaining where I was wrong.

In light of what's been said, what is the actual point of an EB-3 visa? Because it seems very much like it would take longer to get the visa than any...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 30th 2003, 9:43 am
Replies: 9
Views: 601
Posted By Def

Carlos has a valid point. The UK has something...

Carlos has a valid point. The UK has something called "National Insurance" which is basically another forced tax that you have to pay. It covers a lot of things, but the primary ones are pensions...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 30th 2003, 1:38 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,114
Posted By Def

Couple of things, thanks for all the replies. ...

Couple of things, thanks for all the replies.

I know the labour certification restriction with the EB-3, however I think I may have a fair shot as that as my skillset is pretty specialised (ie:...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 28th 2003, 9:28 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,237
Posted By Def

Thanks for the offer, Franz, I might take you up...

Thanks for the offer, Franz, I might take you up on that.

The J1 visa looks interesting, I might qualify under the "specialist" criteria, and then get a waiver for the return period. I'll keep...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 28th 2003, 8:02 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,237
Posted By Def

Thanks for everyone's help. Snorkmaiden, I'm...

Thanks for everyone's help.

Snorkmaiden, I'm looking at gamasutra now but the URL just comes up with "this article has been moved". Do you remember the article title?
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 28th 2003, 7:48 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,114
Posted By Def

How can I go to the USA without a degree?

Hey all,

Okay. I have been told by an immigration lawyer that because I do not have a degree (and I don't have 12 years experience in my industry), regardless of my skills I do not qualify for the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 28th 2003, 7:24 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,237
Posted By Def

Interesting. I guess I was wrong about this then....

Interesting. I guess I was wrong about this then. I believed from what I'd read that if you applied for a non-immigrant visa, but the INS believed you had the intent to stay in the US, they could...
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