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Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 6th 2025, 6:15 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,537
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: Pensions

That makes sense and I would absolutely prefer to get a monthly payment if possible, available and reasonable. But at least one of my pension companies is saying that they won’t do that to the U.S.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 5th 2025, 10:56 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,537
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: Pensions

That will depend upon the discussion I have with the advisor and the pros and cons that we cover.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 4th 2025, 9:22 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,537
Posted By nigelhorne

Pensions

Well, it’s getting to that time in my life, and I'm sure this has been asked umpteen times before.

Does anyone have recommendations for firms that understand both UK and US tax laws and can...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 3rd 2024, 9:27 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,307
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: Applied for Citizenship!

I couldn't agree more, the interview was easy and friendly. If you've reached this far, they want you to be a USC and it shows. The hard parts are behind you.
I became a very proud USC in November...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 3rd 2024, 9:20 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,936
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: US Citizenship questions n400

I would agree, it's easy and tempting to overthink it, I fell into the same trap. Frankly having the LPR status for a few years, keeping my nose clean, and paying my taxes was all that mattered with...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 8th 2019, 9:42 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,962
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: Advice on how to find sponsorship

It's difficult, but not impossible, to find a company willing to sponsor you for an H-1B "on-spec". That's the route I took, I just kept on applying and applying until someone said 'yes'. You need...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Sep 24th 2018, 3:18 am
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: LPR and time abroad

I don't believe so. But don't let it become more than 6 months.

-Nigel
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 11th 2018, 4:20 am
Replies: 6
Views: 804
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: British Style Brass Bands in the US

Thank you!

I've heard good things about Houston. A new band was recently formed in San Antonio, which took 1st prize in the 1st section on its first contest.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 11th 2018, 2:48 am
Replies: 6
Views: 804
Posted By nigelhorne

British Style Brass Bands in the US

This last weekend was the annual North American Brass Band Association's competition which was held in Fort Wayne, IN. NABBA is the biggest festival and contest of British style brass bands in North...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 21st 2018, 4:12 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,890
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: What are my options?

Are you a musician? I know of two people in brass bands (one tuba player and one conductor) who were granted Green Cards under the 'individuals of extraordinary ability' route.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 26th 2018, 1:34 am
Replies: 8
Views: 962
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: H1-B to Greencard

It's to cover their backs that they've done due diligence to ensure you're not taking a job from a US citizen or LPR since it's a new LPR application even though you already have an H-1B. Yes it...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 6th 2017, 7:36 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,989
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: Adjustment of status (Green card) how long?

Excellent news. It is a great feeling, isn't it?
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 7th 2017, 7:05 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,989
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: Adjustment of status (Green card) how long?

I submitted my AOS in November 2015 and my LPR/GC came through last month. It takes time under most circumstances.

-Nigel
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 7th 2017, 6:58 am
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: FY2018 H1-B Cap reached.

Here's the right link:

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-reaches-fy-2018-h-1b-cap

-Nigel
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 7th 2017, 6:56 am
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By nigelhorne

FY2017 H1-B Cap reached.

Ignore that link it's the wrong one - the one for last year. 1 mo while I find the right one...
(https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-reaches-fy-2017-h-1b-cap)
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 7th 2017, 6:37 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: Computer programmer? No H-1B for you!

Agreed. I'm sure it'll worry some people, but the way I see it there is no change, just clarification.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 17th 2017, 12:20 am
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By nigelhorne

H-1B -> LPR - Success Story

Last weekend I had a success borne out of months of work by taking the British style brass band that I conduct to the North American Brass Band championships and winning our section.

You may well...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 16th 2017, 2:43 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,061
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: I-485 RFE: "birth document does not name parents"

Your lawyers should advise you to resubmit, they will write a suitable covering letter. That's what happened to me when given an RFE which asked for 5 pieces of information that had already been...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 8th 2017, 4:13 am
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: Expedited H-1B Processing Suspended!

Man, I'm really pleased @Nutek isn't in office or else I'd have never realised my dream.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 2nd 2017, 6:37 am
Replies: 1
Views: 435
Posted By nigelhorne

AOS Update

Just received an RFE on my AOS from an H-1B to permanent residency. Both my lawyers and I agree that I've already submitted everything that they've asked for.

Sigh.

Mutter mutter.

Off to...
Forum: USA
Nov 9th 2016, 4:15 am
Replies: 33
Views: 5,563
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: What impact will a Trump Presidency have on marriage based visas?

This is all I could find on the matter:

"Reform legal immigration to serve the best interests of America and its workers, keeping immigration levels within historic norms."

From...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 29th 2016, 8:03 am
Replies: 12
Views: 957
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: EAD vs. H-1B

I was clarifying for "Guindalf", I'm not clear what your point is.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 29th 2016, 7:55 am
Replies: 12
Views: 957
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: EAD vs. H-1B

I have an EAD, but the AOS has yet to be approved.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 29th 2016, 6:40 am
Replies: 12
Views: 957
Posted By nigelhorne

Re: EAD vs. H-1B

Adjustment from an H-1B.

-Nigel
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