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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 25th 2026, 3:03 am
Replies: 8
Views: 706
Posted By civilservant

Re: Major Green Card changes proposed.

About time, but it could have been done a lot more narrowly than this.
Forum: USA
Apr 8th 2026, 9:15 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,254
Posted By civilservant

Re: Where do I start?

Just ask ChatGPT to help you determine which US Visa you qualify for. It will walk you through questions.
Forum: USA
Apr 8th 2026, 9:08 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,254
Posted By civilservant

Re: Where do I start?

The link I shared in the second post are ALL of the routes to a US visa.
Forum: USA
Apr 8th 2026, 6:51 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,254
Posted By civilservant

Re: Where do I start?

‘We have passports’

Well…. Great.

They aren’t AMERICAN passports.
i agree with the others, seeing as you do not want w job and do not have American family, your chances are essentially...
Forum: USA
Apr 7th 2026, 9:16 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,254
Posted By civilservant

Re: Where do I start?

In which case you just pick up and move since there are no visa implications. Of course you'll have to ensure you have funds to support yourself until securing work, unless you intend to try to...
Forum: USA
Apr 7th 2026, 9:07 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,254
Posted By civilservant

Re: Where do I start?

First question is - on what basis are you entitled to a visa?

Pulaskis Ways - How To Live And Work In The US (https://britishexpats.com/forum/usa-57/pulaskis-ways-315640/)
Forum: USA
Feb 19th 2026, 10:12 am
Replies: 75
Views: 8,215
Posted By civilservant

Re: Moving Back to US - Would you do it now?

Like someone said up thread, for the vast majority of us life goes on. If you don't live on the political extremes, life is much the same as it has been for years.

I used to be very political news...
Forum: USA
Jan 14th 2026, 8:20 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,350
Posted By civilservant

Re: $100,000 Fee on HB-1?

Plenty of MDs who couldnt make the grade for US Med Schools go abroad for medical training to places like the Caribbean. Not saying its a good thing, it's just a fact.

These MDs are usually the...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 3rd 2026, 2:23 am
Replies: 46
Views: 3,255
Posted By civilservant

Re: Marry then I-130 or I-129 and Marry

You aren't going to get an expedite unless you're dying or there is some undue hardship (her losing her job or you being apart is NOT an undue hardship)

Personally I'd rule that one out.
Forum: USA
Oct 23rd 2025, 2:16 am
Replies: 53
Views: 5,116
Posted By civilservant

Re: Moving to Indianapolis or Dallas

Important to ask what network the health insurance is (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna) and to make an assessment of its coverage in your proposed living area - especially if you have any health needs over above...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 12th 2025, 7:24 am
Replies: 26
Views: 7,466
Posted By civilservant

Re: Can I renew my Esta with summary offence

You cannot selectively exclude parts of your criminal past because you find it a pain. You KNOW what you did. Concealing it will not work out well for you if you’re discovered.

Oh by the way -...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 31st 2025, 11:19 am
Replies: 26
Views: 7,466
Posted By civilservant

Re: Can I renew my Esta with summary offence

It seems pretty clear that despite taking the time to seek out this forum that you are desperate to do what you want to do anyway. So sure, do what you want, but if it goes poorly you will...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 31st 2025, 9:49 am
Replies: 26
Views: 7,466
Posted By civilservant

Re: Can I renew my Esta with summary offence

Ignore what they said unless they are US Immigration attornies.

You used the word 'renew' in the intial post - are you saying that this has happened since the previous ESTA was granted?
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 31st 2025, 7:08 am
Replies: 26
Views: 7,466
Posted By civilservant

Re: Can I renew my Esta with summary offence

Fare evasion is basically theft. There's an argument to made there that that is serious damage to property since you deprived someone of their property (the money)

The US does not recognize the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 22nd 2025, 10:13 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 962
Posted By civilservant

Re: Non-immigrant VISA to attend Family Marriage in USA

Unlikely, but you can ask. A visa is an individual thing, USG dosen't really care about timescales, they need to follow their procedures.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 22nd 2025, 10:12 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,476
Posted By civilservant

Re: Passport validity for US J1 visa

I agree with the above. When dealing with USCIS, make it as simple as possible. Renew now and remove the potential problem all together.
Forum: USA
Jun 23rd 2025, 9:22 am
Replies: 22
Views: 12,700
Posted By civilservant

Re: Fishing

Needlessly tourturing another animal for your own amusment by piercing it's month with a metal hook.

No thanks.
Forum: USA
Apr 13th 2025, 9:43 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,898
Posted By civilservant

Re: SSA Reform Act Of 2025 - Beware Expats

Correct, the visa holders. My understanding is anyone who works pays FICA... so yes, it would. be controversial, but the argument would be it further disincentives people to come here for work if...
Forum: USA
Apr 13th 2025, 9:28 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,898
Posted By civilservant

Re: SSA Reform Act Of 2025 - Beware Expats

It has no chance of passing. That said, with a minor amendment (inclusion of Green Card Holders) I would support it.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 9th 2025, 9:30 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,954
Posted By civilservant

Re: E2 Visa For a Cafe or Fast Food Shop

As opposed to the ethos of giving vague and non-commital answers to specific questions.

Yes. That's much more helpful.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 7th 2025, 8:58 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,954
Posted By civilservant

Re: E2 Visa For a Cafe or Fast Food Shop

E2 is commonly known as the visa from hell because it doesn't directly lead to a green card and if a renewal is denied you have to leave the US (and your business) immediatly.

In the current...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 2nd 2025, 9:38 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,841
Posted By civilservant

Re: US citizen married UK citizen question

It has nothing to do with veracity of your relationship. It has everything to do with immigrant intent.

It is very difficult to prove a negative, and it is entirely on you to prove that you did...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 2nd 2025, 7:14 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,841
Posted By civilservant

Re: US citizen married UK citizen question

In the current political climate there is no way, at all, I would attempt this.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 13th 2025, 8:00 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,715
Posted By civilservant

Re: Moving to US - Credit Card Point Collecting

As I am sure you are aware, UK credit history does not port to the US.

You are very unlikely to be able to qualify for a credit card in the US for the first few months other than your Amex through...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 12th 2025, 9:22 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,369
Posted By civilservant

Re: UK Mil (NATO Visa) & partner?

At the risk of injecting politics, why would anyone consider moving countries to the US on anything to do with NATO right now. The US could pull out at any given moment under the current...
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