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Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 20th 2020, 3:20 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 504
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: MN1 questions

BritInParis we are applying from the US where we are currently based. I also came across this link with some contact details that I might use too:

https://www.gov.uk/world/usa
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 20th 2020, 1:24 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 504
Posted By HighlandPenguin

MN1 questions

We are in the midst of completing the MN1 online form via https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/ for my daughter to see if she can get her UK citizenship through me as a UK Citizen by descent and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 19th 2020, 9:38 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 754
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: Questions about MN1 application for my daughter

I realized after posting this, that I should have probably rather put it in the sub-forum of "Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)". Is there a way for me to move that or will a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 19th 2020, 9:30 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 754
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Questions about MN1 application for my daughter

We are in the midst of completing the MN1 online form via https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/ for my daughter to see if she can get her UK citizenship through me as a UK Citizen by descent and...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 16th 2015, 4:50 am
Replies: 276
Views: 16,951
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: I have lost faith in America!

Lol #Leslie. I know have been trolling these forums for years, night and day, so I can rile up the likes of #Guindalf and #MikeZ.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 16th 2015, 4:46 am
Replies: 276
Views: 16,951
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: I have lost faith in America!

#Guindalf your words were "Having a closed mind is a sure way of proving you have problems."

Furthermore you don't know me from Adam or the trials and tribulations my OH and I have gone through in...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 14th 2015, 6:50 am
Replies: 276
Views: 16,951
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: I have lost faith in America!

All of your thoughts and opinions have definitely given me food for thought. It is much appreciated.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 14th 2015, 6:42 am
Replies: 276
Views: 16,951
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: I have lost faith in America!

LOL Guindalf - How you get me needing help and me being closed minded from having a loss of confidence in the US is hilarious, but I guess it takes all sorts!
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 13th 2015, 4:41 am
Replies: 276
Views: 16,951
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: I have lost faith in America!

#Pulaski you know you are probably right and I need to try focus on what I can change for my family and less on what I can't like the quote from Reinhold Niebuhr:

"God grant me the serenity to...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 13th 2015, 3:10 am
Replies: 276
Views: 16,951
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: I have lost faith in America!

#Nutmegger I moved to the US for my wife, after we met while she was doing a semester abroad in Glasgow back in 2002.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 13th 2015, 2:46 am
Replies: 276
Views: 16,951
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: I have lost faith in America!

Please #Guindalf!!! Don't make me laugh!. Sounds like you are one of those people who are in denial about the problems in the US!
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 13th 2015, 2:33 am
Replies: 276
Views: 16,951
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: I have lost faith in America!

Unfortunately I have already tried out that plan, moving to Seattle back in 2012 and was still saddened to see problems with gun control there. Not to mention, despite California's tougher gun...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 13th 2015, 12:02 am
Replies: 276
Views: 16,951
Posted By HighlandPenguin

I have lost faith in America!

Hi All

Come next May, it will be 12 years since I moved to the US. Now more than ever I am truly struggling to be optimistic about the future of the US for myself, let alone for my wife and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 26th 2015, 3:25 am
Replies: 38
Views: 5,109
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: Yet another "Should we move ..." question

Hi @BlueSubaru

As like @britwhore, I too am a ping-ponger unfortunately and also find myself this side of the pond in the US, longing to return back to Scotland and asking myself “what was I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 19th 2013, 7:06 am
Replies: 117
Views: 16,582
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: Be careful what you wish for...

I can't help but identify with the OP. I was originally born in South Africa to British parents and emigrated to the UK along with my folks in 2001. I then enjoyed 3 years in Scotland, during which I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 18th 2013, 4:47 am
Replies: 60
Views: 6,820
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: Just another cursed expat!

I think for now the missus and I will stay here for another 2 years, so as to save up, because I highly doubt we would be in a good enough financial position or I'll have a job before her visa...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 13th 2013, 6:17 am
Replies: 60
Views: 6,820
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: Just another cursed expat!

The SNP would like to retain EU membership for Scotland if they gain independence. However Scotland would have to reapply for EU membership. To be honest though, current polls don't indicate wide...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 9th 2013, 4:07 am
Replies: 60
Views: 6,820
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: Just another cursed expat!

Thank you all for the words of advise and I will certainly take them into consideration as me and my OH decide what to do. Regarding whether my wife would go back to Scotland again, she has said she...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 8th 2013, 9:11 am
Replies: 60
Views: 6,820
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Just another cursed expat!

Well I find myself after a recent move to the PNW from KY after leaving Scotland back in 2011, wanting to return to Scotland.

The story began back in 2004 when I came over to the States to marry...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jan 4th 2013, 1:15 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,543
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: Media discussions of gun laws

After giving it a try in the UK back in 2011, I decided to come back to the US and further my IT career in the Linux field with a move to Seattle. My hope is that this move to a more liberal state...
Forum: USA
Sep 14th 2012, 11:42 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 4,898
Posted By HighlandPenguin

UK Passport renewal section 1b question

I am in the process of completing my C1 form, for the renewal of my British Passport, that is set to expire come October.

I was born in South Africa to parents who are both British citizens and...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Sep 14th 2012, 6:29 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,702
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: UK Passport renewal photo & courier question

Thanks Bob. That puts my mind at rest. Now just have to hope the passport gets here before any trips come December.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Sep 14th 2012, 4:56 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,702
Posted By HighlandPenguin

UK Passport renewal photo & courier question

Ok I am hoping somebody can help me here. I have been to two Walgreens now, to have my passport photos taken. However on both occasions they printed them out on 2" x 2" cards. They don't seem to know...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Sep 6th 2012, 5:59 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 6,414
Posted By HighlandPenguin

UK Passport renewal photo question

My UK passport expires in a few months and I wanted to start the process of getting it renewed. However I am going to need to get a new photo, as my one from 2002 has me about 50lbs lighter and...
Forum: USA
Aug 30th 2012, 3:31 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 5,438
Posted By HighlandPenguin

Re: Any expats thinking of leaving the US because of the growing right radicalism?

I couldn't agree more that there is a stark difference between a UK Conservative and what qualifies for a US conservative here. They truly are light years apart.

You hit the nail on the head with...
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