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Forum: USA
Mar 22nd 2023, 3:38 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,510
Posted By roberth1970

Re: Buying Car in US with No Credit

We used international autosource a decade ago when we moved, it was pretty painless.

I think they just used the international business lease deals that VW and Ford offered.

Your best bet is...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 21st 2023, 5:48 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 3,370
Posted By roberth1970

Re: L1B to green card - Any success?

My post history has an L1B->Greencard->Citizenship timeline. It's definitely possible. But not fast.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 18th 2022, 1:24 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,114
Posted By roberth1970

Re: Working and Visas

Read this:

https://britishexpats.com/forum/us-immigration-citizenship-visas-34/really-read-me-want-live-work-us-585898/

It will give you the basics of the ways you can live/work in the US.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 15th 2022, 9:07 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,421
Posted By roberth1970

Re: Teenage LPR Daughter: UK University Study

Hi all, I thought I'd give you a quick update:

Citizenship Interview and Oath Ceremony Friday December 9th.
In-person urgent travel passport appointment in Seattle Monday December 12th.
...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 9th 2022, 6:14 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 912
Posted By roberth1970

N-400 (Citizenship) Timeline

Qualification: 5 years of Permanent Residency status

N400 Application submitted (online) 8/29/22
Notice of interview 10/21/22
Interview + Oath Ceremony 12/8/22 (Seattle office)

The...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 30th 2022, 2:27 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,421
Posted By roberth1970

Re: Teenage LPR Daughter: UK University Study

RICH I see where you're coming from, but as we took the decision to move the kid to the USA when she was 8, and as we're also the ones paying for the flights, tuition etc, I feel a responsibility to...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 30th 2022, 1:40 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,421
Posted By roberth1970

Re: Teenage LPR Daughter: UK University Study

Thanks so much for the fast reply! It's really helpful.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 30th 2022, 1:00 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,421
Posted By roberth1970

Re: Teenage LPR Daughter: UK University Study

An update - as seems usual with USCIS they have moved fast when it's inconvenient :-)

Here are the facts:

My daughter's citizenship interview has been scheduled for Friday, December 9th (we...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 20th 2022, 4:41 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,421
Posted By roberth1970

Re: Teenage LPR Daughter: UK University Study

Jerseygirl That's a good point, I'll tell her to make her mind up ;-)
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 20th 2022, 3:40 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,421
Posted By roberth1970

Re: Teenage LPR Daughter: UK University Study

civilservant The costs aren't too bad - about $20k as a foreign student for tuition at her chosen university, which when you consider the 3-year vs 4-year factor, makes it reasonably affordable...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 20th 2022, 3:19 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,421
Posted By roberth1970

Teenage LPR Daughter: UK University Study

Hi,

My teenage daughter would like to do her undergraduate studies in the UK. We are all LPR's. I assume she should get re-entry permit, but assuming the rest of the family stay in the US, will...
Forum: USA
Mar 24th 2020, 8:52 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By roberth1970

Re: LPR Visit to the UK

Seattle to Heathrow is coming in at about $1200-$1300 ouch.
Forum: USA
Mar 24th 2020, 8:44 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By roberth1970

Re: LPR Visit to the UK

Thanks all.

Yeah, there are flights (I thought they were supposed to be cheap!), but I am concerned that anything could change while I'm there. Tricky decision.
Forum: USA
Mar 24th 2020, 8:10 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By roberth1970

LPR Visit to the UK

Not sure if this should be here or in the immigration forum.

Hi,

I may have to make a visit to the UK this week, due to a family medical emergency. This trip is probably unavoidable.

As far...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 5th 2020, 11:30 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,030
Posted By roberth1970

Re: Help a good friend seeking a work visa

Have him take a look at this (https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Pulaski%27s_Ways:_How_to_Live_and_Work_in_the_USA) link. I'm not an expert - but it looks like he would have a tough time to qualify for a...
Forum: USA
Sep 6th 2019, 3:40 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,502
Posted By roberth1970

Re: Possible move to Portland, Oregon, advice on schools and places to live...

OK, I can't help you with Portland specifics, but I can maybe give you some helpful perspectives in general. We moved to California in 2012 with an 7 and 9 year old. We live near Seattle Washington...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 14th 2019, 6:57 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,909
Posted By roberth1970

Re: Moving to America with partner and two children

My opinion (based on my limited, but relevant, experience). Get a job with a US-based big tech firm in the UK. Work for 1-2 years, chose your path carefully to include the chance to get over to HQ or...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Sep 5th 2018, 5:41 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By roberth1970

Re: Replacement Green Card at 14 - timeline

We applied and got biometrics appointments quite fast. We had to move the date three times because of travel/camps etc. but had the biometrics appointment last Friday. I will update when the new...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 28th 2018, 9:25 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By roberth1970

Re: Two appointment letters received for biometrics

Thanks all! Looks like we will go to the earlier one and see what happens!

I'll update after we go.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 28th 2018, 8:08 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By roberth1970

Two appointment letters received for biometrics

Hi,

Quick question: We are renewing my 14yr old's green card as per USCIS instructions. We've had to reschedule a couple of times due to travel etc. We recently received two i-797 appointment...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 3rd 2017, 3:18 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,685
Posted By roberth1970

Re: I-94 Expiring but L1A still valid - what renewal is needed?

As posters above have said, but to reiterate your organization must apply to extend your petition. You need to get on to this right away as company processing time/lawyers/USCIS can eat into 5...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 21st 2017, 3:21 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,369
Posted By roberth1970

Re: L1B validity, stamp vs I129S

Your visa is only valid with a valid supporting petition.

Having the 5 years visa means that you don't need to go and get a new visa if and when your employer successfully petitions for a two...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 27th 2017, 3:13 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 918
Posted By roberth1970

Re: L1b Visa holder looking to attain GC

If you search the forum, you'll find my post documenting my L1b-Greencard timeline.

Assuming you would be EB2 or EB3 - there is a LOT of work for the employer to do, as there is a labor...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 20th 2017, 9:59 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,526
Posted By roberth1970

Re: L1 visa process questions

Will we need an ACRO cert to take to the interview for an L1-A and L2 visas?

No, not unless you have any convictions or arrests.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 16th 2017, 6:53 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 4,055
Posted By roberth1970

Re: Update GC at 14

Great, thanks! One to add a reminder for.
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