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Forum: USA
Oct 12th 2016, 10:51 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 860
Posted By canarybats

Nexus application - 3 year residency rule

hey!

I'm really excited about applying for the Nexus card. I travel to Canada a lot (my sis lives there) and I also travel for work quite a bit too and having TSA Pre + Global Entry seems so...
Forum: USA
Mar 9th 2016, 11:58 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 975
Posted By canarybats

Re: Sending belongings to hubby

I have used sendmybag before and it was amazing. I'm fairly certain that they take boxes as well as luggage. You fill out all the paperwork yourself so I imagine it would be easy to sort out that...
Forum: USA
Jan 13th 2016, 7:37 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 921
Posted By canarybats

Re: Bank recommendations with online facilities!

I think I shall go with Wells Fargo. I like the sound of never having to go into the branch ;-) Thanks for the tips folks.
Forum: USA
Jan 12th 2016, 8:49 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 921
Posted By canarybats

Re: Bank recommendations with online facilities!

First tech credit union and first tech credit card. We've asked about a million times but they don't seem able to set it up!
Forum: USA
Jan 12th 2016, 8:36 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 921
Posted By canarybats

Bank recommendations with online facilities!

Hi all

Just wondering if anyone could recommend a bank with good online facilities. I'm used to First Direct in the UK, who are amazing. Been using a credit union for the last two years but...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 9th 2015, 10:02 am
Replies: 0
Views: 530
Posted By canarybats

H1B/H4 - GC...done it...almost

Hi
thought i would post my immigration story as I've used this site EXTENSIVELY over the last couple of years. In fact, information that I have taken from here has been far more useful than anything...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 27th 2015, 10:15 am
Replies: 1
Views: 562
Posted By canarybats

Moving back to the UK for temporary work

Hello!
I've moved back to the UK for a temporary work assignment from the US. I am being paid PAYE by a UK company. I own a house in the UK that I rent out and I complete a UK tax return for this.
...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 28th 2015, 7:30 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 556
Posted By canarybats

H4 - greencard (hopefully) few questions

Hi all!

Wondering if you can help...

My husband's work are about to apply for our greencard (EB1a).

I'm quite stressed out with my current situation (not being able to work) so I am...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 11th 2015, 11:28 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 587
Posted By canarybats

Traveling whilst Greencard is processing...hopefully!

Hi all!

We are about to submit our application for a Greencard in the EB1a category. My husband's company are doing it for us and it has been a fraught process to get to this stage so I don't want...
Forum: USA
Jan 15th 2015, 8:38 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 16,176
Posted By canarybats

Re: California driving test

What I would say is to take the exam seriously, I was and mine lasted 5 mins tops. My husband on the other hand was over confident and thought the whole thing was a joke. His examiner made him drive...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 15th 2015, 8:17 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By canarybats

Re: Brit visit to US from Canada, twice.

Hi!
I cross over the land border pretty frequently going up to Vancouver BC. They always use the same I94 on my return to USA. The one time I've had to pay to get a new one is when I travelled...
Forum: USA
Oct 17th 2014, 12:18 am
Replies: 5
Views: 881
Posted By canarybats

UK BTL mortgage and US taxes

Hi
I've read various threads on getting a uk BTL mortgage from overseas and wanted to clarify something.

I own a property in London which I rent out. I have a large bill for roof repairs so I...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 14th 2014, 5:22 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 812
Posted By canarybats

Re: L1 visa and CIMT

He thinks not. Taken to the police station with 4 others. Noone admitted owning the marijuana so they all got cautions.
Forum: USA
Aug 14th 2014, 5:07 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 639
Posted By canarybats

Re: Non-Resident Landlord Scheme

It's extremely easy. As yorkieabroad says, you just fill out the form and you will certainly get approval unless your tax situation is not up to date.

I don't have a management company and they...
Forum: USA
Aug 14th 2014, 5:05 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 38,767
Posted By canarybats

Re: UK to Oregon -- anyone done it?

It was 38 on Monday!!!! I have literally been roasting in my wooden house. Temperatures have cooled this week a bit thankfully!
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 14th 2014, 5:00 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 812
Posted By canarybats

L1 visa and CIMT

Just a quick one here, my friend has asked me to post. I've searched the forum and can see some conflicting info RE CIMT...

friend's employer wants to apply for L1. He has a caution for marijuana...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 11th 2014, 4:00 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 5,158
Posted By canarybats

Re: ESTA for visiting boyfriend

For what it's worth, I got a b2 cohabiting visa. Went to the visa interview with my boyfriend with loads of documents showing how long we had been together, bank statements, tenancy agreements,...
Forum: USA
Aug 9th 2014, 1:05 am
Replies: 67
Views: 4,349
Posted By canarybats

Re: So... do I actually need a CA Driving license or not?

yeah. There is always a way for them to wriggle out of a contract!
Forum: USA
Aug 8th 2014, 8:47 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 4,349
Posted By canarybats

Re: So... do I actually need a CA Driving license or not?

really? There is a LOT of confusion in my expat community about whether it's 30 days or a year. A few people don't have licenses still that have been here longer than me.

That means that Geico...
Forum: USA
Aug 8th 2014, 8:17 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 4,349
Posted By canarybats

Re: So... do I actually need a CA Driving license or not?

about 3-4 months. It was bad, I know that now.
Forum: USA
Aug 8th 2014, 6:58 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 4,349
Posted By canarybats

Re: So... do I actually need a CA Driving license or not?

We didn't see a date on any of our documents, but in oregon you have 30 days. They were still taking the money each month but said that we weren't insured. They said that they had send letters and...
Forum: USA
Aug 8th 2014, 5:21 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 4,349
Posted By canarybats

Re: So... do I actually need a CA Driving license or not?

just to comment on the geico insurance - Word of warning!!!

We took some time getting our licenses and before we got them my husband was in a crash. He was rear ended by someone else. Geico, our...
Forum: USA
Aug 8th 2014, 5:13 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,394
Posted By canarybats

Re: Cartus Relocation Management

We used cartus (Paid for by our employer). They provided an excellent shipping service (not sure which company it was outsourced to, they had the blue peter ship logo on their boxes) who i'd highly...
Forum: USA
May 2nd 2014, 6:36 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 877
Posted By canarybats

Re: NI on UK Home rental

Hmm yes I see.

Well, I"m going to take the refund and leave it as it is ie just doing self assessment. If they think i'm doing something wrong I'm sure that they will get in touch PDQ. They are...
Forum: USA
May 2nd 2014, 5:40 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 877
Posted By canarybats

Re: NI on UK Home rental

I've spoken to them and I am now getting a refund! Woohoo!

They couldn't advise me as to whether I should be self employed or just on self assessment. Apparently it's all to do with how many...
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