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Forum: USA
Oct 6th 2012, 4:27 am
Replies: 5
Views: 7,725
Posted By raasay

Re: E2 visa holder and S Corp pros & cons

Thanks for your replies - especially Charma1ne. The link was very helpful, including all the extra procedures as an S Corp. Thanks too for the warning about the possible impact on my E2 visa. I'll...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Sep 30th 2012, 5:15 am
Replies: 23
Views: 4,216
Posted By raasay

Re: information about E2 visa

Hi Neil,

I was granted an E2 visa in January 2012 and can now reside and work in the US, and have a social security number. I used a lawyer in London who specialises in E2 visas. It was a detailed...
Forum: USA
Sep 30th 2012, 4:59 am
Replies: 5
Views: 7,725
Posted By raasay

E2 visa holder and S Corp pros & cons

I have an E2 visa and a share in an LLC. I'm taxed in the US as a partner. May we change the tax entity to an 'S' Corp, and, if so, what would be the pros and cons for me? One obvious pro would be...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Sep 11th 2011, 9:39 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,853
Posted By raasay

Re: Passport renewal

On a slightly different topic: I have an ESTA visa valid for another 18 months approx. I need to renew my UK passport because it's nearly full. Will this mean that I have to re-apply for the ESTA...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 25th 2011, 3:15 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,060
Posted By raasay

Re: Sponsorship by sibling

Thanks guys. Looks as if there's no option available.
Best wishes!
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 24th 2011, 7:56 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,060
Posted By raasay

Re: Sponsorship by sibling

I didn't express myself well in my original message (jet lagged). If my USC sister sponsors me (UKC) for a green card application, is there any way I can come to the US during the 9-12 years for...
Forum: USA
Aug 24th 2011, 9:25 am
Replies: 109
Views: 15,235
Posted By raasay

Re: E2 Visa Application about to Commence

Did you come across these issues:

a. That your share of the investment has to be over 50%, i.e. your company cannot have loans of more than 50% of the value of the company?

b. That when making...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 24th 2011, 8:56 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,060
Posted By raasay

Sponsorship by sibling

Am I right in thinking that if my USC sister sponsors me (UKC) for a green card application (I-130?) that while we wait for 9-12 years I would still be able to come and visit the US on the VWP and...
Forum: USA
Aug 19th 2011, 7:25 am
Replies: 46
Views: 18,175
Posted By raasay

Re: Where can I watch UK TV abroad?

Do you have to watch it on your computer, or can you feed it into your TV? Sorry, I'm not at all techy!
Forum: USA
Aug 17th 2011, 9:03 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,532
Posted By raasay

Re: Health insurance and LTC

Went to the local Social Security office today. My girl friend will get $1,202/month when she reaches 65 (she's 63 now). If I marry her I would get 50% of that.

Five years after immigration I...
Forum: USA
Aug 16th 2011, 4:58 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,532
Posted By raasay

Re: Health insurance and LTC

I've had some feedback from the insurance broker. Seems we could each get good quality (Blue Shield High Mark) cover through a group policy using my girl friend's LLC for $189/month ($2,268/year),...
Forum: USA
Aug 11th 2011, 11:26 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,532
Posted By raasay

Re: Health insurance and LTC

I've just re-read all your replies - much wise advice - greatly appreciated.

Today we spoke by phone with a guy in Social Security, and will probably visit his office. My girl's (estranged)...
Forum: USA
Aug 8th 2011, 6:03 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,532
Posted By raasay

Re: Health insurance and LTC

Yes, that's a fear. Till now I've been using annual multi-trip policies. Most of these have a limit of 60 days, but I've found a few that allow 90 days per trip and as many trips as you like -...
Forum: USA
Aug 8th 2011, 5:16 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,532
Posted By raasay

Re: Health insurance and LTC

Thanks for your replies - they're really helpful.

Regarding the health insurance: I spoke to a broker today, who said that he didn't know any firm that would take an individual over the age of 65...
Forum: USA
Aug 7th 2011, 8:27 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,532
Posted By raasay

Re: Health insurance and LTC

Thanks for the replies. We're going to talk to an insurance broker about options, but it looks difficult for me. I could afford $2K/month and wonder - would it be tax deductable?

On another tack -...
Forum: USA
Aug 6th 2011, 9:37 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,532
Posted By raasay

Health insurance and LTC

I'm hoping to marry my girl-friend. I'm a UK citizen (77) and she's a USC (63). Till now the obstacles have been the benefits she'd lose when she divorces her husband (she's been estranged for many...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 29th 2011, 12:52 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,250
Posted By raasay

Re: Seeking advice for permanent visa

You're all mostly right. I think the financial burden of all that social security, pension and medical insurance for the girl-friend is going to become untenable - not to mention my own medical...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 29th 2011, 3:09 am
Replies: 39
Views: 4,250
Posted By raasay

Re: Seeking advice for permanent visa

Thanks for the responses and advice. I'm now in discussions with my girl friend (63) and her estranged husband (an old friend) about her divorcing him and marrying me, which would hopefully enable me...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 25th 2011, 4:29 am
Replies: 39
Views: 4,250
Posted By raasay

Re: Seking advice for permanent visa

Sorry for my slow responses to your points.

I haven't had a quote for medical insurance, and did not think it would be so difficult. Until now I've been using an annual multi-trip travel insurance...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 23rd 2011, 9:07 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,250
Posted By raasay

Re: Seeking advice for permanent visa

Thanks for the replies.

My girl friend won't live in the UK because she has children and grand-children in the US. The most I can expect is that she'll visit for a couple of months a year.

I...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 23rd 2011, 5:39 am
Replies: 39
Views: 4,250
Posted By raasay

Re: Seeking advice for permanent visa

Thanks for the info. I didn't answer your second quetion. I might be able to raise $500k, but couldn't afford to lose it, e.g. by 'buying' a green card. I have thought of an I-2 visa, but don't think...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 23rd 2011, 5:05 am
Replies: 39
Views: 4,250
Posted By raasay

Re: Seking advice for permanent visa

Thanks for your quick reply. I was born in India (a child of the Raj), and doubt I could participate in the lottery because I don't live there.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 23rd 2011, 4:55 am
Replies: 39
Views: 4,250
Posted By raasay

Seking advice for permanent visa

I'm 77 years old and have been visiting the US on the VWP. Last visit I was pulled aside and told I was spending too much time in the US and must cut it down to not more than 50%.

I really need a...
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