British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Search: Posts Made By: maxibob
Showing results 1 to 22 of 22
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 2nd 2025, 11:09 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,299
Posted By maxibob

Ohio Senator Bill to end dual citizenship

A bill was introduced today to end dual citizenship in the USA - does anyone think it will get traction?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 22nd 2025, 8:13 am
Replies: 13
Views: 5,348
Posted By maxibob

Re: US/UK Dual National NHS Question

I just looked up your posts - 77K - wow! I forgot I was a member of this forum until recently. Suddenly have a lot of questions with possibility of retiring back in the UK, and with my son moving...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 22nd 2025, 8:02 am
Replies: 13
Views: 5,348
Posted By maxibob

Re: US/UK Dual National NHS Question

Yes, my son does have a UK passport. The program he is attending still classify him as an international student as his permanent address is in the USA (therefore higher fees can be charged!)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 21st 2025, 11:50 am
Replies: 13
Views: 5,348
Posted By maxibob

Re: US/UK Dual National NHS Question

Thanks!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 21st 2025, 11:35 am
Replies: 13
Views: 5,348
Posted By maxibob

US/UK Dual National NHS Question

My adult son, born in the USA, a dual US/UK citizen is going to be attending university in the UK. He does not have a UK National Insurance number. What will his status be with the NHS? Will he...
Forum: USA
Jan 23rd 2025, 10:10 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,864
Posted By maxibob

Re: US/UK national in USA - do I pay voluntary NI in UK?

Thanks! Does a couple of weeks prior to leaving qualify as immediately? All of this happened in 1991 and I don't have exact dates! I'm sure I took a couple of weeks off to pack up my UK existence...
Forum: USA
Jan 23rd 2025, 6:10 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,864
Posted By maxibob

Re: US/UK national in USA - do I pay voluntary NI in UK?

I am a UK/US dual citizen. I was checking my UK National Insurance record and have the ability to go back for several years and pay voluntary contributions (I can go back to the 2006/2007 tax year)....
Forum: USA
Nov 13th 2024, 4:52 am
Replies: 1,097
Views: 412,808
Posted By maxibob

Re: Class 2 NI. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributions?

It's worth looking into. I recently found a pension worth about 40,000 GBP from being contracted out of SERPS. My contributions into it had been around 4,500 GBP. Anything over $10k USD has to be...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 6th 2023, 10:53 am
Replies: 55
Views: 23,045
Posted By maxibob

Re: Wise.com - New verification Process

I also had to go through this verification process at the end of last week. Have been using Wise for a few years. This was the first time I have had to verify my identity
Forum: USA
Jul 6th 2023, 4:43 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,954
Posted By maxibob

Re: Living in the UK as a Non-Resident

Thanks, I found the KPMG chart too, and it suggests to me that property and other ties to the UK don't get taken into consideration unless you do not meet any of the tests at the top 3rd of the chart.
Forum: USA
Jul 5th 2023, 8:33 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,954
Posted By maxibob

Re: Living in the UK as a Non-Resident

Here is what I found:
"If you meet any of the automatic overseas tests, you are automatically non-resident for the tax year. This will be irrespective of whether you satisfy any of the automatic UK...
Forum: USA
Jul 5th 2023, 5:17 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,954
Posted By maxibob

Re: Living in the UK as a Non-Resident

Pulaski, does having a home available in the UK take precedence over the other residency tests? I work full time in the US, spend less than 91 days per year in the UK, and less than 31 days per year...
Forum: USA
Mar 28th 2023, 1:17 pm
Replies: 1,097
Views: 412,808
Posted By maxibob

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

Do I have to have started work immediately after I arrived in the USA? I have been here for 32 years, and don't have W2's going back that far. I left the UK in Summer of 1991, worked for more than...
Forum: USA
Jul 12th 2022, 10:48 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,398
Posted By maxibob

Re: Domicile vs residency

What if I leave my assets to my children, born in the USA, but have dual citizenship US/UK - will that be excluded from the estate? Will they become subject to inheritance tax in the UK at some...
Forum: USA
Jul 12th 2022, 8:11 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,382
Posted By maxibob

Re: FBAR

I just became aware (last week) that I have a UK pension based on being contracted out of SERPs in the late 1980's. I have been in the US for 31 years. The amount is well over the 10k threshold for...
Forum: USA
Jul 1st 2022, 1:39 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,383
Posted By maxibob

Re: Healthcare in the USA - Houston

You are correct that you can use it to buy a Ferrari, but you will pay tax on the distributions if they are not used for medical expenses. You will not incur any penalty though, as long as you are...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 1st 2022, 4:28 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,243
Posted By maxibob

Re: USCIS N-400 advance notice for final Interview

Makes sense that they would do this, since they already have fingerprints etc. from the green card process. How long did it take from the time your daughter applied to the interview date?
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 29th 2022, 11:49 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,243
Posted By maxibob

Re: USCIS N-400 advance notice for final Interview

We're still in Covid so do walk in biometrics apply again i.e. I can just walk in now?
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 29th 2022, 9:40 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,243
Posted By maxibob

Re: USCIS N-400 advance notice for final Interview

How long did it take before you were scheduled for the biometric appointment after submitting your N-400 application? Trying to make travel plans. I haven't submitted the application yet. I want...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 29th 2022, 9:37 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,243
Posted By maxibob

Re: USCIS N-400 advance notice for final Interview

I am just starting the process for N-400 also in the Sacramento area. How long did it take after submitting the application to get the biometrics appointment? I am trying to make travel plans but...
Forum: USA
Sep 11th 2013, 12:47 pm
Replies: 730
Views: 133,801
Posted By maxibob

Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA

I am also trying to renew my passport and keep getting directed to send to the UK - how do I know what the fee is - the website only gives in GBP - I guess I can use a credit card. Does anyone know...
Forum: USA
Sep 11th 2013, 12:43 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,221
Posted By maxibob

Re: Bank rejected passport fee

I am trying to research renewing my passport and cannot get hold of anyone at the British Embassy. When I go to website it says I now need to send to the UK for renewal, but it only gives me pricing...
Showing results 1 to 22 of 22


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Your Privacy Choices

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.