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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 31st 2010, 4:07 am
Replies: 1
Views: 537
Posted By Sproik

H1B I94 Mixup and Passports

So on entering the USA, we were made aware for the first time that our I94's are dated to match our passport expiry despite my H1B and my families H4's being valid for 3 years.

So right now, I...
Forum: USA
Jul 16th 2010, 12:44 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 4,211
Posted By Sproik

Re: Pet shipping via Continental

Most planes circulate air from the roof and out through the floor. Pets in cabins are required to go under seats so are at the "end" of the airflow. They aren't allowed to be removed from their...
Forum: USA
Jul 16th 2010, 12:12 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 4,211
Posted By Sproik

Re: Pet shipping via Continental

Delta (http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/special_travel_needs/pet_travel_information/pet_travel_options/index.jsp)
Continental...
Forum: USA
Jul 16th 2010, 11:57 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,080
Posted By Sproik

Re: Asthma-Question with regards to health care/insurance.

Talk to your insurance company. I am on a group policy arranged by my employers - because the UK has a social healthcare system it is treated as existing cover. Therefore my group insurance covers...
Forum: USA
Jul 16th 2010, 10:14 am
Replies: 52
Views: 4,211
Posted By Sproik

Re: Pet shipping via Continental

I know you've probably done it already, but just call up the airline and ask if you can take them in the cabin. I was told no two months ago and yes today. She's now booked on with us under the...
Forum: USA
Jul 16th 2010, 9:41 am
Replies: 52
Views: 4,211
Posted By Sproik

Re: Pet shipping via Continental

We've just had a very similar issue. We have a pet cat who we would love to take with us. Delta have a summer pet embargo on and won't allow her to fly as checked luggage and a couple of months ago...
Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2010, 9:14 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,864
Posted By Sproik

Re: Credit Question

See that's one of the few banks where the computer saying no means no (unless you're a safebreaker ;))
Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2010, 8:17 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,864
Posted By Sproik

Re: Credit Question

Not going to get into a fight about it, but having worked on banking software - they don't. Employees and bank managers make decisions, generally assisted by information they have available. My...
Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2010, 5:58 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,864
Posted By Sproik

Re: Credit Question

Got the P60's and P45 plus the last 6 years of our accounts. Prior to this job I directed an IT Consultancy firm. I can show enough financial evidence that anyone with a brain should want our...
Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2010, 5:53 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,864
Posted By Sproik

Re: Credit Question

Computer's don't make decisions, even in the USA - that much I do know. I'll flat out refuse to bank/save or borrow from any lender that tries to sell me that story.

But I think I have the...
Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2010, 5:36 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,864
Posted By Sproik

Re: Credit Question

Thanks Paul. I do have my full experian history which (although as some have highlighted isn't "accepted" as such in the US) shows an excellent track record of debt avoidance.
Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2010, 5:34 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,864
Posted By Sproik

Re: Credit Question

I can imagine. We've never had a debt beyond our mortgage. We're ranked in the "UK's #1 Category" with experian here - I could take out 5 credit cards with a 5 figure limit tomorrow without them...
Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2010, 5:32 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,864
Posted By Sproik

Re: Credit Question

Yes it is a University and they are very used to H1B visas. I know they have "preferred" insurance providers etc for exactly that. Will investigate mortgage possibilities. Thanks.
Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2010, 12:17 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,864
Posted By Sproik

Re: Credit Question

Rental's sorted. We move in 6 days ;) Our realtor said with 30% down in the area we're going to they'll fall over to lend if the credit is good. No offence, but I'm interested in responses to...
Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2010, 11:52 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,864
Posted By Sproik

Re: Credit Question

Thanks. We've been told if we get a mortgage through HSBC we'll have full credit history but don't really want to be tied down to a single lender on the opposite side of the US...

Our plan is to...
Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2010, 10:33 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,864
Posted By Sproik

Credit Question

Have read the wiki and a few other posts on the topic. Have a specific question:

We have opened HSBC USA accounts using international banking. Our "HSBC Credit score" has been transferred to the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 12th 2010, 8:13 am
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By Sproik

Re: H1B and H4's - Process so far.

Visa's arrived this morning. Total - 4 working days... Am impressed and relieved.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 9th 2010, 7:53 am
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By Sproik

H1B and H4's - Process so far.

I've been on and off the forums over the past few weeks with a few questions and thought this weeks experience might be useful to some.

I was offered a job as an "Assistant Professor" in early May...
Forum: USA
Jul 5th 2010, 8:18 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,405
Posted By Sproik

Re: H1B, H4 and Pregnant

Thanks for the reassurances. The "scare story" was http://nirajfromboston.blogspot.com/2007/06/entering-united.html but you're right, it doesn't say if she was on a H4/H1B or not.

And we're going...
Forum: USA
Jul 5th 2010, 5:12 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,405
Posted By Sproik

H1B, H4 and Pregnant

The time is fast approaching where we fly out now. We have our visa interviews this week and are leaving 3 weeks after that. I'll be on a H1B with my wife and 4 kids on H4's.

I just wanted to...
Forum: USA
Jun 29th 2010, 1:24 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,018
Posted By Sproik

Re: School Years Question

Thanks Nejicano. We found a property last week so now know the schools. We'll be calling them today to start applications and discussions. I think from what I've read today they'd be better off in...
Forum: USA
Jun 29th 2010, 12:22 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,018
Posted By Sproik

Re: School Years Question

Thanks penguinsix, that was a very conscise answer. We're going to Utah, Alpine School District. I had a look here http://www.immunize-utah.org/provider/school/schoolchild_requirements.htm and it...
Forum: USA
Jun 29th 2010, 10:29 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,018
Posted By Sproik

School Years Question

I am emigrating with my family to the USA later in July. We're just sorting out schooling but I'm unsure for my youngest two of school "grades".

My 8 year old (turned 8 in May) is in Y3 (would be...
Forum: USA
Jun 25th 2010, 8:09 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,213
Posted By Sproik

Re: Moving to USA: Recommendations on Moving Companies?

Thanks all, been a great help.
Forum: USA
Jun 23rd 2010, 6:27 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,213
Posted By Sproik

Moving to USA: Recommendations on Moving Companies?

Hi all, good forum you have here! My family and I are relocating to Utah soon and are looking for recommendations for moving companies. My new employers will pay the majority of the costs within a...
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