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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Sep 11th 2014, 11:28 am

Replies: 61

H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

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Posted By sailorman

Re: H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

Thanks for this input - another example of the law being an ass - the letter being applied rather than the intent.

But with 100 senators all clamouring for your vote and wanting to get their...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Sep 8th 2014, 7:40 pm

Replies: 61

H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

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Posted By sailorman

Re: H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

I am fully aware of that - but it was a starting point. Through my network I am now in contact with the law firm used by a major airline who face this issue every day.

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Sep 8th 2014, 6:23 pm

Replies: 61

H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

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Posted By sailorman

Re: H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

Again, thanks to everyone's input.

I have spoken to US Immigration and the rugby coaching as a volunteer and that is fine as long as I do not accept payment.

Becoming a Company Director will...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Sep 8th 2014, 1:02 pm

Replies: 61

H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

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Posted By sailorman

Re: H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

Ian

You are probably right and we all know the law can be an ass. I am seeking formal advice - the British Embassy declined to comment - surprise, not!

The most frustrating thing is that the...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Sep 8th 2014, 11:57 am

Replies: 61

H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

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Posted By sailorman

Re: H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

Rene

Thanks for the reply - but the rugby programme wouldn't exist if I hadn't offered to run it ...

So I am not competing with any US Citizen - does that help?

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Sep 8th 2014, 10:48 am

Replies: 61

H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

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Posted By sailorman

Re: H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

Yes that is somewhat ridiculous - but just look at the system that created the situation!

We have access to a specialist relocation law firm as part of our package, but I wanted to understand...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Sep 8th 2014, 2:49 am

Replies: 61

H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

Views: 4,111

Posted By sailorman

Re: H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

Many thanks for the reply - so what would those visa types be?

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Sep 8th 2014, 1:45 am

Replies: 61

H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

Views: 4,111

Posted By sailorman

Re: H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

Many thanks to you all for your prompt replies on what we all realise is a complex issue but one also one that one needs to get right!

Based on my professional experience I had wanted to at least...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Sep 7th 2014, 11:09 pm

Replies: 61

H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

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Posted By sailorman

H4 visa and being a Non-Exec Director

We'e recently moved to the USA on my wife's H1-B visa and I have an H4.

Can I be a Director of a company in the USA as long as I am not paid?

Many thanks in advance for any info / real-life...

Forum: USA

Apr 19th 2014, 7:46 am

Replies: 16

US car insurance for new UK expats

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Posted By sailorman

Re: US car insurance for new UK expats

H1-B and she is COO of a company backed by the Gates Foundation - doesn't get better than that.

Forum: USA

Apr 18th 2014, 6:21 pm

Replies: 16

US car insurance for new UK expats

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Posted By sailorman

Re: US car insurance for new UK expats

Thanks to everyone for their input. The lower quote is indeed with Prgressive - but it's still the equivalent of £1,000 for a $50,000 Q5 Driven by a 48 year old female with 9+ years no claims. ...

Forum: USA

Apr 18th 2014, 4:56 pm

Replies: 16

US car insurance for new UK expats

Views: 5,951

Posted By sailorman

Re: US car insurance for new UK expats

Thanks - I did do a search on the forum but couldn't find anything.

Seems like another example of US businesses not having any other business model than made in the USA. I've managed to get the...

Forum: USA

Apr 18th 2014, 3:33 pm

Replies: 16

US car insurance for new UK expats

Views: 5,951

Posted By sailorman

US car insurance for new UK expats

Hi

My wife has already started work in MD and we have ordered a car. The insurance companies are treating her as if she has just got her licence e.g. a 16 year old high-school student rather...

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