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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 21st 2010, 7:29 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 8,528
Posted By James1979

Re: Anyone else going through the E2 Visa Application process at the moment?

That advice is actually correct. As a married couple one of you can be the priniciple investor (i.e the one who runs the business you buy and is the majority shareholder of that business) and the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 21st 2010, 7:24 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 8,528
Posted By James1979

Re: Anyone else going through the E2 Visa Application process at the moment?

Hi Beretta,

Thanks for the tips - our E2 was actually approved a couple of days ago so we're now rushing around packing!

We don't have kids - though we were aware of the problems you raised...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 16th 2010, 11:35 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 839
Posted By James1979

Re: Funding the E-2: What comes first the Chicken or the Egg????

I'd definitely recommend checking with a visa lawyer - but based on what you've said above I think you're going to have to sell your house first. I'm assuming you're buying an existing business in...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 4th 2010, 11:21 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 8,528
Posted By James1979

Re: Anyone else going through the E2 Visa Application process at the moment?

It's your call but I would highly recommend doing it yourself. You'll be putting a lot of your own money at risk and running the business - so you want to make sure you're completely on top of...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 4th 2010, 9:22 am
Replies: 25
Views: 8,528
Posted By James1979

Re: Anyone else going through the E2 Visa Application process at the moment?

Can vary but you'll need to do the following if buying an existing business:

: Research & identify a business that matches your interests/qualifications
: Speak to the current owner to see if...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 24th 2010, 8:30 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 4,241
Posted By James1979

Re: When to buy a house? Debating state of the US property market V £/$ exchange rate

Doesn't sound like you've done too bad! Unless you're really lucky with your timing it's next to impossible to buy right at the bottom of the market - so I'd say you've come pretty close?
...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 22nd 2010, 5:31 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,241
Posted By James1979

Re: When to buy a house? Debating state of the US property market V £/$ exchange rate

Now you're the ideal person for me to know! If you can get me a mortgage I can borrow in US$, take advantage of the low house prices in AZ right now - and pay off the mortgage when the £ is strong...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 21st 2010, 7:50 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,241
Posted By James1979

Re: When to buy a house? Debating state of the US property market V £/$ exchange rate

which brings me back to my original question. If we can afford to buy the house we want now - is it better just to buy it - and avoid the risk of £ dropping? I know if that happens I will really be...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 21st 2010, 7:43 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,241
Posted By James1979

Re: When to buy a house? Debating state of the US property market V £/$ exchange rate

lol- great point sally! I'm sure though there are people out there who can offer a far more informed opinion than me!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 21st 2010, 7:35 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,241
Posted By James1979

Re: When to buy a house? Debating state of the US property market V £/$ exchange rate

That's an incredible drop from July - October 2008 - 1.89 down to 1.57. Can anyone explain why - I'm a total novice with causes of FX volatility. Obviously there was the banking crisis but that was...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 21st 2010, 5:53 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,241
Posted By James1979

Re: When to buy a house? Debating state of the US property market V £/$ exchange rate

Hi Timberhut,

This is exactly the thought that is going through my mind. Whilst I fully appreciate that the sensible thing to do is to rent for 6 months until we know the area better - we've asked...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 20th 2010, 9:32 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 4,241
Posted By James1979

Re: When to buy a house? Debating state of the US property market V £/$ exchange rate

We have enough to buy outright - so we can avoid that problem. We're buying in Arizona where there seem to be a lot of short sales/foreclosures available. Can't speak for the rest of the USA though I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 20th 2010, 8:14 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 4,241
Posted By James1979

When to buy a house? Debating state of the US property market V £/$ exchange rates.

Hi all,

Here is my current situation and a question I am wrestling with. I'd love to hear some opinions and debate on this:

Myself and my wife are moving to the USA in approx 6-8 weeks. We sold...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 18th 2010, 7:25 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 8,528
Posted By James1979

Re: Anyone else going through the E2 Visa Application process at the moment?

Hi Bitzi,

Thanks for your reply - have emailed you

All the best

James
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 15th 2010, 7:30 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 8,528
Posted By James1979

Anyone else going through the E2 Visa Application process at the moment?

Hi All,

Myself and my wife are currently going through the E2 application process (we're buying an existing business) - we've filed our application and are currently waiting patiently (ok - not...
Forum: USA
Feb 3rd 2010, 10:32 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,663
Posted By James1979

Re: Moving to Phoenix in a few months - any Brits here to drink with?

"Scottsdale is in fact a very, very large town - it goes on for miles and miles. There's the old town/ downtown, then there's the 'golf course'/'resort' section (with more fancy resorts than you can...
Forum: USA
Jan 31st 2010, 9:50 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,663
Posted By James1979

Re: Moving to Phoenix in a few months - any Brits here to drink with?

Hey Andrew,

Our business is going to be based in Scottsdale - we're not 100% decided on where to live yet - we're probably going to rent for a year before buying. When we were there we were...
Forum: USA
Jan 29th 2010, 8:52 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,663
Posted By James1979

Moving to Phoenix in a few months - any Brits here to drink with?

Hi all,

Myself and my wife are hopefully moving out to Phoenix in a few months (assuming our E2 visas clear...). Just thought I'd put a shout out to anyone who is over there already - would love...
Forum: USA
Aug 17th 2009, 5:43 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,182
Posted By James1979

Re: Phoenix Arizona suitable for raising a family?

Hi Sally,

We lived in Vail CO for a year, and have travelled round most of the USA on various holidays/road trips. How does the lifestyle in Phoenix compare with the rest of the USA?
Forum: USA
Aug 17th 2009, 5:23 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,182
Posted By James1979

Re: Phoenix Arizona suitable for raising a family?

Cheers CelticRover - any idea which part would be best to live? We've only stayed in Scottsdale - liked it there but have heard it's a bit snobby? Any advice?
Forum: USA
Aug 17th 2009, 5:11 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,182
Posted By James1979

Re: Phoenix Arizona suitable for raising a family?

We're ok with the Visa and work - just need advice on location thanks
Forum: USA
Aug 17th 2009, 5:04 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,182
Posted By James1979

Phoenix Arizona suitable for raising a family?

Hi All,

My wife and I are planning to move to the USA in the next 12 months - we are 28/29, currently live in London, and want to start and raise a family in the USA. We own our own company, so we...
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