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Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 13th 2012, 4:48 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,250
Posted By pickups85

Re: Question for fellow Expats

I didn't read any replies, just the initial post. I moved here "post Bush". I think Obama was seen to the rest of the civilized world, namely Europe, as being a glimmer of hope in America. A view...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Aug 5th 2012, 4:12 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,526
Posted By pickups85

Re: I-751 form and criminal charges

Thank you Ian, I will keep track of communication. I meet with my attorney on Tuesday. The 90 day filing period begins the following Saturday. If I my attorney can't help with it, I plan on a drive...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Aug 1st 2012, 10:19 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,526
Posted By pickups85

Re: I-751 form and criminal charges

Sorry guys, I should have added I was removing conditions, I am not yet eligible for naturalization but intend to become a citizen when I am. I have tried all
Of those numbers but will persist.
...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Aug 1st 2012, 6:47 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,526
Posted By pickups85

I-751 form and criminal charges

My green card is up for renewal and i am worried that they will turn me down. I spent the first 18months here in the states working away from home. In that time, i was arrested (twice within 2 years)...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 4th 2012, 4:29 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,318
Posted By pickups85

Lexington Kentucky!!!

I'm a Scot who lives near University of KY in Lexington KY. If anyone is in town let me know!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 23rd 2011, 3:56 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,888
Posted By pickups85

Re: Flights to UK

looks like the cheapest way to go is JFK to Edinburgh or London. It's just getting to JFK from here without spending as much on travel as i would on a flight to new york. I guess i could either drive...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 23rd 2011, 2:20 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,888
Posted By pickups85

Re: Flights to UK

Nashville is only 2 1/2 hours from me... which airport are you flying to?

Thanks!
Forum: USA
Sep 23rd 2011, 2:16 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,441
Posted By pickups85

Re: Meetup in Kentucky

Marika's is a decent bar. Nothing like my old local though! :)

Sorry this reply is late, i ended up with a job that requires my to travel a lot, i'm now adjusted to the time away and schedule and...
Forum: Meet-ups
Sep 23rd 2011, 2:11 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,375
Posted By pickups85

Re: Pensacola?

I'm a Scot, i live in Lexington KY but live and work in Mobile AL 22 days a month until May 2012, think its pretty close to Pensacola.

You're right about the social life thing... My wife is from...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 23rd 2011, 2:04 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,888
Posted By pickups85

Flights to UK

I want to take my son over to Scotland next year to meet the family, i'd like to go June 18th for 2 weeks. I have scoured the internet for flights and can't find anything for less than $1200.00 per...
Forum: Meet-ups
Sep 16th 2011, 8:54 am
Replies: 82
Views: 42,084
Posted By pickups85

Re: Any Brits in Alabama

Rita, i'm Scottish and moved to Kentucky last summer. Currently i'm working in Mobile AL and have been all over the South. I am in Mobile until March of next year
Forum: USA
Feb 1st 2011, 9:14 am
Replies: 15
Views: 6,802
Posted By pickups85

Re: US drivers license

For anyone that doesn't know what irony is...

"Well, it seems to me that I've found the UK expats alright, and what a right bunch of arrogant, sanctimonious and rude individuals you are."

Ha! ...
Forum: USA
Feb 1st 2011, 4:09 am
Replies: 15
Views: 6,802
Posted By pickups85

Re: US drivers license

I still think the insurance thing is incorrect because they asked for my British license number etc...

Ok, so I just called the DMV. They said since i'm from the UK, I will not take the road test,...
Forum: USA
Feb 1st 2011, 3:51 am
Replies: 15
Views: 6,802
Posted By pickups85

Re: US drivers license

Sorry bud this information is incorrect for Kentucky. I can drive on my UK license for 12 months and I am insured on my wife's car. You only need a permit if your home country is not part of the...
Forum: USA
Feb 1st 2011, 12:45 am
Replies: 15
Views: 6,802
Posted By pickups85

Re: US drivers license

Yeah i think it means that i will only have to take the written test. thanks for your help guys, i'm gonna head down to the DMV tomorrow
Forum: USA
Jan 31st 2011, 10:26 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,802
Posted By pickups85

Re: US drivers license

Thanks. That's where it says to go to the circuit clerk. I guess I'll go down and see what they say
Forum: USA
Jan 31st 2011, 9:20 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,802
Posted By pickups85

US drivers license

I moved to Kentucky and still drive legally on my Uk license, I have a green card (had it for two months). I will be buying a car soon because I got a job that requires me to drive to Georgia and...
Forum: Electricians
Jan 22nd 2011, 10:36 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,630
Posted By pickups85

Re: Scottish electrician in Lexington Kentucky

Sorry for jumping the gun bud. As far as I'm aware there's no more work here than anywhere else, the town I live in does have a bit of commercial work but not many people are hiring
Forum: Electricians
Jan 22nd 2011, 4:45 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,630
Posted By pickups85

Re: Scottish electrician in Lexington Kentucky

my wife and son are from here also. can i ask why you feel you can judge other people's choices? this is an immigration forum, people wouldn't be on it if they stayed at home
Forum: Electricians
Jan 20th 2011, 11:29 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,630
Posted By pickups85

Thumbs up Re: Scottish electrician in Lexington Kentucky

I had a temp job at a factory over Xmas but that's it and even then they sad I wasn't qualified because I don't have a high school GED or diploma, obviously coz we don't get one in the UK, they...
Forum: Electricians
Jan 20th 2011, 9:55 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,630
Posted By pickups85

Re: Scottish electrician in Lexington Kentucky

well mate, i got my work permit/green card n that. Kentucky department of housing and buildings requires 6 years proof of experience to take the journeyman electrician exam or 8 years for the masters...
Forum: Electricians
Oct 26th 2010, 9:07 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,630
Posted By pickups85

Re: Scottish electrician in Lexington Kentucky

Much the same as the UK, getting offered 3 week contracts and that. Thinking about a Change of carreers
Forum: Electricians
Oct 26th 2010, 7:25 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,630
Posted By pickups85

Re: Scottish electrician in Lexington Kentucky

i looked into it mate, still no work permit so not much i can do yet. In Kentucky you need 6 years proof of experience to sit the journeyman test and 8 years to sit the master electrician test....
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 10th 2010, 9:10 am
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By pickups85

Re: SSN applications

Yes we did file before, a month before. He's an immigration attorney. Thanks for everybodys input, relevant to the thread topic or not ;)
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 10th 2010, 8:14 am
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By pickups85

Re: SSN applications

I stayed with my parents back home and had no car because I had a work vehicle. I called my boss from the states and had to give him notice via email which he will confirm and yes we got married...
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