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Forum: USA
Jun 2nd 2014, 6:18 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 12,411
Posted By monfed

Re: Iggy Azalea- or how to move to the USA without qualifications/family ties

While it's possible, her wikipedia entry and Aussie accent if you watch her speak in videos definitely lend credence to the story. How else is a 16 year old without even a high school degree gonna...
Forum: USA
Jun 2nd 2014, 6:09 am
Replies: 7
Views: 12,411
Posted By monfed

Iggy Azalea- or how to move to the USA without qualifications/family ties

So, this girl's song "Fancy" made it to No.1 on the US Billboard top 100. It's been on the radio a lot, especially in the LA area. She's being touted as the next big thing in hip-hop, and recently...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 15th 2014, 5:14 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,507
Posted By monfed

Re: Decade of waiting?

I've heard there is talk of reforming the immigration system from a mainly family-based system to a more skills-based system, possibly stopping the sibling route. Of course this may never happen, due...
Forum: USA
Apr 6th 2014, 7:19 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,966
Posted By monfed

Re: Documents needed to prove UK citizenship for US born child

Interesting discussion, guys! Thanks for the input.

So, the marriage certificate has surfaced... but in its original language, and I am told by my parents that it was never officially translated....
Forum: USA
Apr 4th 2014, 6:05 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,598
Posted By monfed

Re: Moving to USA with STEM degree, options?

Cambridge alumnus here, class of 2009. One of my mates got an H1B straight out of graduating to work for, without naming the organisation, the government body responsible for space flight. So, it can...
Forum: USA
Apr 3rd 2014, 6:46 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,966
Posted By monfed

Re: Documents needed to prove UK citizenship for US born child

Thanks JAJ for the insights. I will push further for the marriage certificate. When I lost my passport 2 years ago, I remember not requiring the marriage certificate nor the naturalization cert....
Forum: USA
Apr 2nd 2014, 11:10 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,966
Posted By monfed

Re: Documents needed to prove UK citizenship for US born child

Aha! I just found my own British birth certificate. My mother and father are clearly labeled as having the same surname. My mother's maiden name (different from her surname) is also mentioned....
Forum: USA
Apr 2nd 2014, 8:18 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,966
Posted By monfed

Re: Documents needed to prove UK citizenship for US born child

Thank you, Matt. It appears the British embassy will assist me if needs be. Cheers!
Forum: USA
Apr 2nd 2014, 5:30 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,966
Posted By monfed

Re: Documents needed to prove UK citizenship for US born child

But, my mother did naturalize in 1991. So I have 2 British parents now. Does this make any difference?
Forum: USA
Apr 2nd 2014, 5:22 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,966
Posted By monfed

Re: Documents needed to prove UK citizenship for US born child

I was born 4 months after she moved, so I'm guessing she came on the equivalent then of a spouse visa but did not yet have ILR.

So, looks like I need that marriage certificate... even though I am...
Forum: USA
Apr 2nd 2014, 4:38 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,966
Posted By monfed

Documents needed to prove UK citizenship for US born child

Hi, a rather convoluted query but I would appreciate advice.

Wife is a USC, I am a UKC with LPR status.
In applying for a UK passport for our new US-born child, there is some confusion.
...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 12th 2014, 5:37 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,924
Posted By monfed

Re: Bringing father to USA. I am a us citizen

Have you thought about how you're going to handle his healthcare?
Forum: USA
Feb 22nd 2014, 7:09 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,499
Posted By monfed

Re: Which tax software - first year

I tried TurboTax and it told me to consult a tax professional... (I'm a new resident alien who arrived in 2013 via CR1 with US wife... I wanted to be treated as a whole year resident alien/US citizen...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 15th 2014, 9:39 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 13,423
Posted By monfed

Re: O-1 Visa - Request for Evidence WORRIED!

http://immigrationmagazine.com/47/from-the-us-open-a-how-to-on-hiring-international-tennis-pros/

Check this link out, it's from the US Open on how to hire tennis professionals.
Has some details...
Forum: USA
Oct 29th 2013, 4:23 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 982
Posted By monfed

Re: Initial few days in Chicago

His username, "e3geek", may give us a clue?
Forum: USA
Oct 23rd 2013, 8:48 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 5,266
Posted By monfed

Re: Doctor looking for a change

wait... isn't early retirement at 55 great?! That's 10 years earlier than average!
Forum: USA
Oct 23rd 2013, 8:48 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 5,266
Posted By monfed

Re: Doctor looking for a change

As a corollary to this post: don't forget, from that lower salary in the US we talked about, you will need to pay for healthcare, likely a higher rate of car insurance, internet and phone costs more,...
Forum: USA
Oct 23rd 2013, 8:02 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 5,266
Posted By monfed

Re: Doctor looking for a change

I would say the British accent gets you interest... and then you have to keep that interest. The accent wil only get you so far.... That's what I've noticed, professionally anyway. I don't think it...
Forum: USA
Oct 23rd 2013, 7:32 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 5,266
Posted By monfed

Re: Doctor looking for a change

The publications and Masters will definitely help. Doing the exams can't hurt either... that way you would be able to pursue a residency too as another way of getting to the US. Good luck!
Forum: USA
Oct 23rd 2013, 3:35 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 5,266
Posted By monfed

Re: Doctor looking for a change

Foreign doctors can definitely get sponsored for an H1B in research- I've seen loads of examples. I would imagine it is harder if you haven't actually done any research, though... Otherwise, you...
Forum: USA
Oct 23rd 2013, 7:57 am
Replies: 65
Views: 5,266
Posted By monfed

Re: Doctor looking for a change

1. I presume you're a registrar or a consultant, right? Working in research would likely be quite the drop in pay (at best, equivalent to a junior registrar working unbanded) and depending on whether...
Forum: USA
Oct 22nd 2013, 10:50 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 821
Posted By monfed

Some tax / w4 questions

So, I just moved to Los Angeles last month, and have been working since Sep 3. I'm a resident alien who is married, arrived on a CR1.

I would really appreciate help regarding some tax questions I...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 14th 2013, 4:55 am
Replies: 7
Views: 910
Posted By monfed

Re: Studying American PhD or UK Medic Immigration

Marry her and move now.... it's the easiest way. If you live as a permanent resident for a year you're eligible for federal funding. PhDs are notoriously difficult to get for foreigners, seeing that...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 14th 2013, 4:43 am
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By monfed

Re: H1b BA/Msc question

I would imagine you would be fine. a 4 year degree is all they care about. It's mainly the fact that no employer will likely sponsor you as a fresh graduate because you lack experience, as the above...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Sep 19th 2013, 6:00 am
Replies: 123
Views: 24,652
Posted By monfed

Re: .: MY "DCF" CR-1 JOURNEY // STORY & DOCUMENTS & LINKS :.

Thanks, I know, I'm not worried. I actually used my temp I-551 to satisfy I-9 requirements by my employer, it would just be nice to have the actual thing.

As for the SSN, I actually took a chance...
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