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Forum: USA
Nov 13th 2014, 11:44 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 29,279
Posted By scott1sh

Re: International Auto Source

I have a leased car through IAS. I only took a two yr lease, which i don't really plan on trying to get out of early, but I do recall in the deal there is an early get out in the last 6 mths, if you...
Forum: USA
Oct 25th 2014, 3:30 am
Replies: 8
Views: 970
Posted By scott1sh

Re: Iphone troubles!

Hmmmm i brought an unlocked iPhone over and walked into AT&T and got a pre-pay sim and it works fine so far.

Maybe try another network?
Forum: USA
Oct 6th 2014, 7:06 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 4,259
Posted By scott1sh

Re: British Passport Photograph Countersignature

A quick look at the photo they are signing and they'll be able to do that surely?! I've signed off for work colleagues kids in the past.
Forum: USA
Sep 27th 2014, 3:47 pm
Replies: 143
Views: 11,055
Posted By scott1sh

Re: Have you gotten bigger living in America?

I find this really interesting, I really need to try something like this, just not sure on how long my will power would hold out! I have a pretty messed up respiratory system with Asthma & 4 ops on...
Forum: USA
Sep 27th 2014, 3:34 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,466
Posted By scott1sh

Re: Cars again...

I am trying not to think too much about the whole car issue, I'm just looking at it as one of those things that's costing me bunch to begin with, but is a necessary evil.

I arranged a 2 yr lease...
Forum: USA
Sep 11th 2014, 2:33 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,103
Posted By scott1sh

Re: Breaking news to family etc?

I was a boarding shcool brat from the age of 9, and while living in London only went home to Edinburgh twice a year anyway, so I don't think being in the US is really that different!

My mum &...
Forum: USA
Aug 28th 2014, 12:48 am
Replies: 42
Views: 3,010
Posted By scott1sh

Re: Hi - I'm new to this forum

I have no SS number yet (it should be coming late this week or early next), but I have an a checking & a savings account that I opened a week or so ago with Wells Fargo. No problem at all that I...
Forum: USA
Aug 20th 2014, 4:17 pm
Replies: 124
Views: 8,859
Posted By scott1sh

Re: Nightmare end to my first week

Yes, I was attempting to avoid having to get in the ambulance that was called to the scene, but they took one look at it and slapped a collar on me and carted me off. So it's all been checked out....
Forum: USA
Aug 20th 2014, 4:10 pm
Replies: 124
Views: 8,859
Posted By scott1sh

Re: Nightmare end to my first week

So, I don't have the citation on my at the moment so can't remember the wording etc. I'll double check but I don't think I can just pay it online and not go to court, there is a day and time written...
Forum: USA
Aug 20th 2014, 3:56 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,342
Posted By scott1sh

Re: Social Security Number - wait ten days to apply and then wait up to 2 weeks for n

Hey, so I went to the SSA this morning and was told the same thing, that the number/card would be sent out to me in 10 days. I asked about getting it from the office the next day, or any day, and was...
Forum: USA
Aug 20th 2014, 12:53 am
Replies: 124
Views: 8,859
Posted By scott1sh

Re: Nightmare end to my first week

No, it was failure to yield to traffic.

Apparently it can't be paid online or by post, I need to turn up and (I'm guessing here) plead one way or the other.
Forum: USA
Aug 20th 2014, 12:32 am
Replies: 124
Views: 8,859
Posted By scott1sh

Unhappy Nightmare end to my first week

So, after a brilliant start to my first week in Atl, I got myself into a car accident on Sunday and was issued a failure to yield citation which requires me to turn up in court :(

I'm just...
Forum: USA
Aug 19th 2014, 9:57 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,342
Posted By scott1sh

Re: Social Security Number - wait ten days to apply and then wait up to 2 weeks for n

Oh no, I was going to head down to the office tomorrow as I am at 10 days now. I too am stuck out of work systems due to no SSN :( I can't even get a parking pass!
I guess I'll still go and hand in...
Forum: USA
Aug 5th 2014, 11:17 am
Replies: 35
Views: 5,975
Posted By scott1sh

Re: NEW - Moving Ldn to Atlanta

Yay! And thanks for the info on the SS number. Let me know if you actually do get it back within that timeline. :fingerscrossed:

My relo got delayed so I am not there yet, but flying out on Sunday...
Forum: USA
Jul 23rd 2014, 9:34 am
Replies: 35
Views: 5,975
Posted By scott1sh

Re: NEW - Moving Ldn to Atlanta

Good luck with the interview! I haven't posted since before mine but I'm pleased to say it was approved and I should have it in my hands today :) (according to courier tracking) It was super easy,...
Forum: USA
Jul 15th 2014, 1:36 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 5,975
Posted By scott1sh

Re: NEW - Moving Ldn to Atlanta

As far as I'm aware, you need to wait 10 days after you arrive before going to the SS office so that all your details are fully in their systems. So maybe don't plan on that for the 1st.

You...
Forum: USA
Jul 15th 2014, 10:49 am
Replies: 35
Views: 5,975
Posted By scott1sh

Re: NEW - Moving Ldn to Atlanta

Congrats Katie!! Very exciting. What were the rectrictions on electronics at the embassy? I might just pop into work and dump everything before I go because it's not too far.

Yeah, I haven't...
Forum: USA
Jul 7th 2014, 11:42 am
Replies: 35
Views: 5,975
Posted By scott1sh

Re: NEW - Moving Ldn to Atlanta

Thanks, I'll definitely plan for a car from the start then. Or as soon as possible at least!

Katie - good luck tomorrow! Let me know how it goes with the interview. I had a look on the map for...
Forum: USA
Jul 4th 2014, 11:56 am
Replies: 35
Views: 5,975
Posted By scott1sh

Re: NEW - Moving Ldn to Atlanta

Delayed response but hey ho......I'm very glad to hear that should I want to get drunk on a Sunday, I could :thumbsup:

Anyway, a little update, I now have my visa interview booked for 17th July....
Forum: USA
Jun 13th 2014, 10:07 pm
Replies: 93
Views: 8,675
Posted By scott1sh

Re: Excited, Restless, limbo and holding it all in.

I am kind of at the same point at the moment, paperwork submitted, the waiting game is on. (L1 transfer with company to Atlanta)

I feel like it's all been a bit rushed because I only got the offer...
Forum: USA
Jun 1st 2014, 10:49 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 5,975
Posted By scott1sh

Re: NEW - Moving Ldn to Atlanta

Sorry Guindalf, guess again! Thanks for the response though, I guess I will just wait & see, and start closing up UK life in the meantime.

Re. the humidity, lol yeah it's not something my curly...
Forum: USA
Jun 1st 2014, 11:51 am
Replies: 35
Views: 5,975
Posted By scott1sh

NEW - Moving Ldn to Atlanta

Hello :D

First up - I've had a little look around the site and I know it's important to give specifics so here goes......I work for a large, very well known, American company and they are going to...
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