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Forum: USA
Jul 27th 2015, 3:20 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,808
Posted By CKB40

Re: On the finishing straight...

Excellent, sounds like your all set.
Good luck with the move :)
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2015, 8:33 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 10,111
Posted By CKB40

Re: UK Electrics to US

My son brought his old playstation 3 and we still use an adaptor plug on it, works fine, so do my hair straighteners, not as hot as they might get in the UK, but they still straighten my hair and...
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2015, 8:16 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,808
Posted By CKB40

Re: On the finishing straight...

Loubiblu, with regard to your children, make sure you bring out a copy of the their immunisations. Ask your doctor to print out a list of them with dates etc. for each child, I found this will be...
Forum: USA
Apr 28th 2015, 8:52 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,794
Posted By CKB40

Re: Having a childcare qualification recognised in California

Thank you all for you posts.

I think I may, as recommended, apply for positions and see what hurdles I come across in order to get a full picture of requirements. :)
Forum: USA
Apr 27th 2015, 9:51 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,794
Posted By CKB40

Having a childcare qualification recognised in California

Can anyone advise me how I can get my UK childcare qualification recognised in California?

Before moving to the U.S. last year, I completed my ​CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 1st 2014, 10:34 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,933
Posted By CKB40

Re: Arriving into SFO for the first time on L1/L2 visa what line?

Not sure of the title of the line, but we used it when first arrived a few years ago and after living in the UK for a while, used it again on a new visa. Both L1 and L2 visas. Can only be used on...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 1st 2014, 5:54 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,933
Posted By CKB40

Re: Arriving into SFO for the first time on L1/L2 visa what line?

Funstuie,

At SFO there is a dedicated line you can use on your first arrival to the US on your L1/L2 visa's.
When you get to the arrival hall, look to the far left. Sorry can't remember what...
Forum: USA
Jun 27th 2014, 8:41 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,558
Posted By CKB40

Overseas landlord insurance for UK property

I have recently moved to the US and I am about to rent out my UK property.

Can anyone recommend an insurance company, that will offer landlord insurance to someone not living in the UK?

Thanks.
Forum: USA
Jan 18th 2014, 6:45 am
Replies: 85
Views: 7,032
Posted By CKB40

Re: New Glasses?

My family all use Warby Parker, we have had four pairs from them and have been excellent every time.
Great, free, try on service online before you buy. $95-$125 depending on lens and 30 no quibble...
Forum: USA
Sep 19th 2012, 10:39 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,619
Posted By CKB40

Re: Thinking about moving from UK to San Jose with 5yr old twins

We are renting a house organised by my husbands company, but the local school isn't at good as I wanted, so we put them into a private school.

Budget for replacing all your electrical goods....
Forum: USA
Sep 19th 2012, 8:37 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,619
Posted By CKB40

Re: Thinking about moving from UK to San Jose with 5yr old twins

Hi, we moved to the area in January.

Rent is very expensive in a lot of areas and this is because they have the best schools.
Make sure you call the local schools and check the address for your...
Forum: USA
Jan 9th 2012, 9:42 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 12,601
Posted By CKB40

Re: Bay Area driving test experiences !

Great, Thanks
Forum: USA
Jan 9th 2012, 8:25 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 12,601
Posted By CKB40

Re: Bay Area driving test experiences !

tilz,

Thanks for the post. Will apply for SSN's as soon as we arrive.
Very new to this, what is the SSA?!

Thanks :)
Forum: USA
Jan 9th 2012, 12:53 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 4,812
Posted By CKB40

Re: What should we leave behind?

Sorry, that should be BULK buying!
Forum: USA
Jan 9th 2012, 11:26 am
Replies: 55
Views: 4,812
Posted By CKB40

Re: What should we leave behind?

Thanks, will start buly buying now ready to ship over.
Forum: USA
Jan 9th 2012, 7:10 am
Replies: 14
Views: 12,601
Posted By CKB40

Re: Bay Area driving test experiences !

Hi tilz,

Thanks for your great advice.

We will be arriving on a L1 for my husband and L2 visa for me.

Will have to obtain SSN numbers when we arrive, another minfield I assume! Any advice...
Forum: USA
Jan 9th 2012, 7:04 am
Replies: 23
Views: 27,502
Posted By CKB40

Re: UK BBQ to US Convertor

Hi Weeze,

Thanks for your post, it made me chuckle, I think I will be following the same pattern.
Forum: USA
Jan 8th 2012, 9:34 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 27,502
Posted By CKB40

Re: UK BBQ to US Convertor

Thanks for the info, I will start making some enquiries.
Forum: USA
Jan 8th 2012, 9:33 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 12,601
Posted By CKB40

Re: Bay Area driving test experiences !

Hi tilz,

Really glad I came across your post. I am moving to Los Gatos soon and have been worried about the whole driving test exeperience, so was pleased to read about your positive experience.
...
Forum: USA
Jan 8th 2012, 9:20 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 27,502
Posted By CKB40

Re: UK BBQ to US Convertor

Hi, We will be packing up in a matter of weeks and moving to CA.

Can anyone offer advice about shipping our patio heaters.
Will be have problems connecting them to US tanks etc.

Thanks
Forum: USA
Jan 8th 2012, 9:11 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 4,812
Posted By CKB40

Re: What should we leave behind?

Strange questions I know but, does anyone know if I can put teabags in the shipping container?

Only thing I think I will miss is an English cuppa.
Forum: USA
Jan 8th 2012, 6:57 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,437
Posted By CKB40

Re: Moving a dog to the usa

Hi, we are moving our two dogs to San Francisco at the end of Jan and using Air Pets, not cheap but have been recommended.

http://www.airpets.com/
Forum: USA
Sep 27th 2011, 3:20 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 7,056
Posted By CKB40

Re: Do renters in California pay council / property tax?

Thanks all, that's great help :thumbsup:
Forum: USA
Sep 27th 2011, 8:46 am
Replies: 13
Views: 7,056
Posted By CKB40

Do renters in California pay council / property tax?

Hi,

Can anyone help? I am trying to work out a monthly budget regarding a possible company relocation to California.

Is there an equivalent in California to a UK council tax and if so should...
Forum: USA
Sep 20th 2011, 10:11 am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,767
Posted By CKB40

Re: Bills I would Expect to pay in Silicon Valley

Thanks for all your replies, they have been very helpful.

Yes, we are lucky that the company will pay for rental for the duration of our relocation. Also great advise regarding schools, I will...
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