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Forum: USA
Apr 17th 2014, 5:42 am
Replies: 6
Views: 909
Posted By cookie2112

Re: Returning with cats to UK WITH Pet Passports

Actually the more I read the more I think that the veterinary certs etc are not required. That does make things a hell of a lot easier
Forum: USA
Apr 17th 2014, 5:20 am
Replies: 6
Views: 909
Posted By cookie2112

Returning with cats to UK WITH Pet Passports

Our cats flew out just over to the US a year ago and, with the help of this site, the move went very well. As advised we got them pet passports and it is now time to return.

The rabies injections...
Forum: USA
Apr 14th 2014, 7:54 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,166
Posted By cookie2112

Re: Sending US (~$25k) to UK

:goodpost:

Thanks for the advice Pulaski
Forum: USA
Apr 14th 2014, 3:41 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,166
Posted By cookie2112

Sending US (~$25k) to UK

If I have a US and UK account, is the best option just to transfer from one bank to another (Wells Fargo to Halifax) or should I explore other services?

Any other things to think about? I don't...
Forum: USA
Feb 13th 2014, 7:28 am
Replies: 172
Views: 22,595
Posted By cookie2112

Re: Who Loves Where They Live...?

I empathise with your comments, I don't regret having experienced this at all. They say the sign of a good society is how well you look after the needy/sick/poor. Life out here seems far too selfish...
Forum: USA
Feb 12th 2014, 5:30 am
Replies: 172
Views: 22,595
Posted By cookie2112

Re: Who Loves Where They Live...?

My fiance (scouser) and I have decided after 2yrs in PA to head home. The weather here is great but we just can't get to grips with how no one looks out for each other out here, we just find it a...
Forum: Europe
Jul 30th 2013, 12:41 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,134
Posted By cookie2112

Re: Belgium - To localise or not localise, that is the question

JB, it would be a professional inter-company transfer (relocation with work etc). I would be interested to know what ground you down and whether it was the normal living away from UK, friends and...
Forum: Europe
Jul 29th 2013, 1:51 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,134
Posted By cookie2112

Re: Belgium - To localise or not localise, that is the question

I am a prospective expat (looking to return from the US) that will be very interested to hear about the pros and cons of expat life in Belgium. I will follow this thread closely!
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 24th 2013, 6:03 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,196
Posted By cookie2112

Re: Need to extend I-94

Exactly, and this is what our attorney states. There is a high turnover of staff in these CBP positions and they like to throw the jobsworth attitude with little understanding behind it. That makes...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 24th 2013, 4:52 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,196
Posted By cookie2112

Re: Need to extend I-94

She has a B2 to accompany me as my partner on my L1 visa. We should have made a fuss at the POE and got a minmum of 12 months, which our companies attorney states we are quite legally entitled too,...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 24th 2013, 3:48 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,196
Posted By cookie2112

Need to extend I-94

We have been told that my fiance has to go to Newark Airport and see a CBP officer to extend her I-94 date. Though we both have leave to be in the country for a couple of years the 'helpful' guy on...
Forum: USA
Feb 25th 2013, 3:11 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By cookie2112

Re: Learner permit problems in pa, can anyone help?

I tried the 'help line' but no luck, the supervisor told me I must have a license holder with me or an international learners permit, oh, and they have no free appointments at present. So I have to...
Forum: USA
Feb 25th 2013, 2:05 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By cookie2112

Re: Learner permit problems in pa, can anyone help?

Hi lumsmum,

I read your email with a certain sense of empathy.

I am living in Allentown and am driving my company vehicle on a UK licence. I want to get my US license for ID purposes but was...
Forum: USA
Dec 20th 2012, 7:33 am
Replies: 35
Views: 3,696
Posted By cookie2112

Re: Cell Phone Contract Advice

I am in East PA? I'll check if I have a cool off period (I def have a $35 restock fee) but I cannot share my business phone as that is all paid for from central contract. The phone was a Sony Xperia...
Forum: USA
Dec 20th 2012, 4:58 am
Replies: 35
Views: 3,696
Posted By cookie2112

Cell Phone Contract Advice

I just purchased a cell phone for the gf when she gets here and was amazed at the cost. Considering you have to buy the phone and the contract itself it prob worked out to double what we pay in the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 11th 2012, 5:46 am
Replies: 3
Views: 682
Posted By cookie2112

Re: Can't find my I-94 for driving license application

$330 !!!

I am going home for xmas so can I wait and pick up a new one when I re-enter the country in January?
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 11th 2012, 5:27 am
Replies: 3
Views: 682
Posted By cookie2112

Can't find my I-94 for driving license application

Hi,

I have all my documents for my driving license application but cannot find my frickin I-94 anywhere. They say that I must have it grrr

Anyone know how I can resolve this?
Forum: USA
Jul 25th 2012, 2:29 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By cookie2112

Re: DirecTV

Its just funny that they want to sting you even when you're offering to pay up front. Why would they need a credit check for something thats already paid for?! You can't beat the system I guess....
Forum: USA
Jul 25th 2012, 2:06 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By cookie2112

DirecTV

I have just signed up for a house and have started looking into TV, internet suppliers etc. So my first brush was with DirecTV:

Internet Offer $35/month with FREE HD DVR + 3 HD Receivers
...
Forum: USA
Apr 24th 2012, 3:33 am
Replies: 4
Views: 868
Posted By cookie2112

Re: Banks in PA

Yeah I picked that info up but as the SSn is due any day now I'll wait but I will need to advise my HR dept for any future people! :o
Forum: USA
Apr 24th 2012, 2:44 am
Replies: 4
Views: 868
Posted By cookie2112

Banks in PA

I should be getting my SSN shortly and need to open an account asap. Assuming I pick a bank with electronic banking options should I be able to transfer money (within reasonable sums) back & fore...
Forum: USA
Mar 1st 2012, 11:04 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By cookie2112

Anyone know any Box Shipping Companies?

I want to send a decent size box (maybe 6' x 4') to PA from the UK by Sea freight, has anyone used or can you recommend a company that can do this?

Any idea of the process and cost would be great.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 17th 2012, 2:59 am
Replies: 16
Views: 4,560
Posted By cookie2112

Re: L1 Visa Approved Now I have to go to the Embassy

Defo, after all the warnings two ladies joined the queue behind me proudly showing off their Blackberry's. I pointed them to the chemist!
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 17th 2012, 1:24 am
Replies: 16
Views: 4,560
Posted By cookie2112

Re: L1 Visa Approved Now I have to go to the Embassy

I was more like 3-4hrs, 95% of that was waiting but I think as long as you have the forms it's pretty painless.

The 'interview' was:

1. So you work in Logistics? Yes and I have procurement...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 31st 2012, 9:12 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 4,560
Posted By cookie2112

Re: L1 Visa Approved Now I have to go to the Embassy

Thanks Colette, that helps :)
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