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Forum: Europe
Nov 7th 2020, 12:02 am
Replies: 23
Views: 5,697
Posted By Sooyp

Re: Switzerland

The cost of living is higher there, dont feel shy about asking for the salary you feel is necessary to live there comfortably. Zurich is high for rent plus tax & insurance and they will be in...
Forum: Europe
Sep 17th 2020, 12:59 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,547
Posted By Sooyp

Re: Transferring Swiss Francs to UK Bank

Hello, did you get with much in terms of charges? Curious which banks you used.
Forum: Europe
Sep 17th 2020, 12:31 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,547
Posted By Sooyp

Exclamation Transferring Swiss Francs to UK Bank

Hello, I am considering moving to Switzerland to take up a job. The only issue stopping me from proceeding is the uncertainty I would have issues sending money home to pay for a mortgage here in the...
Forum: Europe
Apr 6th 2020, 12:38 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 5,697
Posted By Sooyp

Re: Switzerland

Thanks to the responses, the location is Baden, which seems not far from Zurich. If the option to settle down is a non-starter that could have an impact. I would need to look into that.

I will...
Forum: Europe
Apr 6th 2020, 9:40 am
Replies: 23
Views: 5,697
Posted By Sooyp

Talking Switzerland

Hello Folks,

I have been accepted for an IT role in Switzerland and I would like to see if anyone else has taken that leap (I am sure there is someone that has) and would be okay sharing their...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 23rd 2019, 7:47 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,016
Posted By Sooyp

Re: Experience with David Cohen

We wanted British Columbia if not then Ontario. We have a 3-year-old boy who was born in the USA. The wife wants to be nearer him should he decide he wants to live in the US when independent enough...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 23rd 2019, 7:19 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,016
Posted By Sooyp

Re: Experience with David Cohen

I score just shy of 400, so I can assume there is little point going ahead and making an application?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 22nd 2019, 9:31 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,016
Posted By Sooyp

Re: Experience with David Cohen

Firstly, thank you all for your helpful and insightful responses and words of advice.



I didn't expect such a response and willingness to help.I will just bullet point these

I'll begin by...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 22nd 2019, 3:47 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,016
Posted By Sooyp

Experience with David Cohen

I wanted to see if there were any members here that have been through Attorney David Cohen and his Canadian immigration law firm and how your overall experience was. I am taking another look at the...
Forum: Canada
Jul 22nd 2019, 3:07 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 12,356
Posted By Sooyp

Re: Major life advice needed from wise people

If I was your age again I wouldn't limit myself to North America, theres plenty I wish I should have done in and around Europe.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 30th 2018, 5:06 pm
Replies: 178
Views: 8,415
Posted By Sooyp

Re: Birthright Citizenship and Trump

I wonder if this will effect non-Hispanic birthrights. My son was born in the US but now resides in the UK as a citizen of both countries.
Forum: USA
Apr 1st 2018, 7:36 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 650
Posted By Sooyp

Re: Filing 2017 Taxes

Thanks Cook....but rather than use a professional preparer, isn't this something I could do myself through taxact or turbotax? If this is such a reasonable charge, why is the cost so much more than...
Forum: USA
Apr 1st 2018, 2:21 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 650
Posted By Sooyp

Filing 2017 Taxes

Hello Folks

I am British and I've returned to England after spending 5 years working and living in the USA. I did want to square everything off and file my taxes for spending half of the 2017 tax...
Forum: Europe
Jan 14th 2018, 2:49 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By Sooyp

Re: Seeking Work & Working in Switzerland

Very kind of you, I do appreciate that.

I am in Linux Engineering. How would you rate lifestyle and prosperity there?
Forum: Europe
Jan 14th 2018, 2:22 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By Sooyp

Re: Seeking Work & Working in Switzerland

Hi there, thanks for responding. The job role is in Basel but only for a 12 month contract. If I was too move at this point in my life it would have to be permanent. So I don’t know what the...
Forum: Europe
Jan 14th 2018, 12:54 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By Sooyp

Seeking Work & Working in Switzerland

Hi, I dont see a sub forum for Switzerland so here goes.

I recently had a recruiter contact me over an IT role within Switzerland, so I am looking for British folks who are now working in...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 29th 2017, 4:50 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,414
Posted By Sooyp

Re: Settling a Car Lease

Thanks Pulaski but I think the only thing that scares me at this point is it affecting my credit back home in England.

Being here on a temporary visa does makes any attempt at credit a very risky...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 28th 2017, 10:35 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,414
Posted By Sooyp

Re: Settling a Car Lease

I made a 2nd call to the lease loan company, apparently this time Im told the remaining fee will be $28000 because of early termination plus additional fees. Will that higher amount be significant...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 28th 2017, 5:28 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,414
Posted By Sooyp

Unhappy Settling a Car Lease

I am moving back home within the next 4 weeks to the UK from the US following my employment being terminated - not my choice. Whilst during one the most stressful phases in my life I have attempted...
Forum: USA
Aug 4th 2017, 4:36 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 3,604
Posted By Sooyp

Re: L1-b visa returning to the UK next month

OP, review this article and see if you qualify for a non-immigration status change to a B2 visa category. Refer to the i-539 form to apply. I am not a visa attorney so if any doubt take my advise as...
Forum: USA
Aug 4th 2017, 2:32 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 3,604
Posted By Sooyp

Re: L1-b visa returning to the UK next month

Easy tiger.
Forum: USA
Aug 4th 2017, 12:27 am
Replies: 42
Views: 3,604
Posted By Sooyp

Re: L1-b visa returning to the UK next month

It would be a change of status which I believe is allowed.
Forum: USA
Aug 3rd 2017, 11:46 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 3,604
Posted By Sooyp

Re: L1-b visa returning to the UK next month

I think OP can apply for a B1/B2 visa to tide him over until everthing is straightened out no? As long as he files before his end date.
Forum: USA
Jul 31st 2017, 1:37 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 3,604
Posted By Sooyp

Re: L1-b visa returning to the UK next month

I have been here nearly 5 years - also employed as an IT specialist. It was hard finding work 5 years ago in the UK and ever since the 2007 recession its been pretty horrible! I imagine the biggest...
Forum: USA
Jul 31st 2017, 1:27 am
Replies: 42
Views: 3,604
Posted By Sooyp

Re: L1-b visa returning to the UK next month

Good luck OP. I am planning to return home because of a poor employer or more specifically crap HR.
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