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Forum: Australia
Jun 12th 2017, 9:17 am
Replies: 41
Views: 9,517
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: Need new mortgage for my UK property

I would recommend re-mortgaging and then applying for 'permission to let' before you left the UK. You can generally only do that once you've had the mortgage for a year though, so something to...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 10th 2017, 9:05 am
Replies: 123
Views: 7,407
Posted By JinxyCat

Thinking about selling our US house because of #trumpland - anyone else?

So, just curious if anyone else is feeling like I am and is tempted to sell their US property?

I'm feeling anxious that Trump's next foray will target legal immigrants owning property and will...
Forum: USA
Apr 28th 2015, 5:04 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,230
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: Getting will etc sorted - how exactly?

Thanks for all the advice, it appears to be insanely complicated but I will contact an estate attorney - whatever one of those may be ;) - and will much off the process.

The thing about the kids...
Forum: USA
Apr 23rd 2015, 6:35 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,230
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: Getting will etc sorted - how exactly?

We are in Arizona, in case that makes a difference...
Forum: USA
Apr 23rd 2015, 6:33 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,196
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: Avoiding transaction fees and bad exchange rates

We use UK Forex (UKForex | International Money Transfers | Online Money Transfers | (http://www.ukforex.co.uk)) to transfer money from our UK to US account, exchange rates seem ok compared to others...
Forum: USA
Apr 23rd 2015, 6:22 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,230
Posted By JinxyCat

Getting will etc sorted - how exactly?

Hi all,

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I did a search and couldn't find anything. Currently neither I nor DH has a valid will (not been updated since DS1 was born) and I'd like to...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 4th 2015, 3:04 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,122
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: L2 EAD date *****up (moan...and request for advice)

Sorry, I hit send before I was finished (small boy at my knee demanding attention). I thought that it might be the case that I'd have to pay again, but will try my luck!

Cheers,
Cat
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 4th 2015, 3:03 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,122
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: L2 EAD date *****up (moan...and request for advice)

Thanks Ian - appreciate the response. My passport is valid for more than 3 years.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 2nd 2015, 3:22 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,122
Posted By JinxyCat

L2 EAD date *****up (moan...and request for advice)

*in the theme of a childrens book*

FORTUNATELY, I managed to successfully submit my EAD and get it approved in less than 90 days (woo-hoo).

UNFORTUNATELY, my L2 visa was incorrectly stamped...
Forum: USA
Jan 22nd 2015, 6:19 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,945
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: Barclaycard: UK -> USA

@hungryhorace - I suspected as much.

I don't unfortunately have an American Express, I was Barclaycard and HSBC Business all the way! And annoyingly, we don't have an HSBC near us in Arizona!
Forum: USA
Jan 22nd 2015, 6:19 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,945
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: Barclaycard: UK -> USA

@hotscot, I don't need a big limit - but hoped that having a larger limit might make a difference to my US credit score. Truthfully, I'm probably ok with just the secured credit card which we have...
Forum: USA
Jan 22nd 2015, 6:04 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,945
Posted By JinxyCat

Barclaycard: UK -> USA

Has anyone tried to get a US Barclaycard using your credit history from your UK one (like American Express do)?

I have had my Barclaycard for over 10 years, and have a pretty hefty limit and good...
Forum: USA
Nov 20th 2014, 1:31 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: Social Security Number...number to call?

Hmm, I'm guessing from the lack of responses that it's just a wait 10 days thing then?
Forum: USA
Nov 19th 2014, 2:48 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By JinxyCat

Social Security Number...number to call?

So, we had our appt with the social security office last week to apply (we're on L1/L2 visas so didn't get them applied for automatically), but it seems EVERYWHERE wants your SSN (mobile phone, cox,...
Forum: USA
Oct 26th 2014, 11:05 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,573
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: How MANY suitcases?

Thanks guys, I think I definitely overdid the book thing. We could have gone to the library here, and then joined up once over there. I might look to jettison all but the most sentimental ones in...
Forum: USA
Oct 24th 2014, 5:27 am
Replies: 43
Views: 7,915
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: Cupboard essentials...to take to US from UK

Oooh, custard. Good call. And my scales are on the way over now, as are my YP tins ;)

Hadn't thought about the mint source shower gel, I do love that stuff!
Forum: USA
Oct 24th 2014, 5:25 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,573
Posted By JinxyCat

How MANY suitcases?

Hi all,

So we are in final countdown phase, T minus 19 days. Woohoo. The wiki has been an amazing font of knowledge, so I think I am most of the way there. But what I wanted to ask was how many...
Forum: USA
Oct 24th 2014, 5:08 am
Replies: 43
Views: 7,915
Posted By JinxyCat

Cupboard essentials...to take to US from UK

Ok, so seeing as we are going to rival the von Trapp family for largest number of suitcases going with us - I figure I can squeeze in a few more things. So, what are the 'staples' which you think are...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Sep 25th 2014, 3:04 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,322
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: Visa appointment - appointment system?

That's useful, thanks. We'll aim to arrive a bit early, and will bring a book (or two!)
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Sep 25th 2014, 1:24 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,322
Posted By JinxyCat

Visa appointment - appointment system?

Hi all,

We have an appointment with the US Embassy in London tomorrow at 9am but reading between the lines of a few threads is the process that *everyone* has an appointment at 9am and they you...
Forum: USA
Aug 27th 2014, 8:45 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,503
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: How long did it take you to move countries

Hi again, thanks so much for sharing all of your experiences - I'm left with the impression that October is do-able - and that no matter when we went it will be stress inducing.

It's really good...
Forum: USA
Aug 26th 2014, 1:00 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,503
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: How long did it take you to move countries

Thanks Pulaski, let me answer the points in turn <smile>
How complicated my life is - incredibly: working full time for next 4 weeks with 3hour round trip commute, two kids and full time nanny to...
Forum: USA
Aug 25th 2014, 6:52 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,503
Posted By JinxyCat

How long did it take you to move countries

Hi all,
Just wondering how long it took all of you to move from UK to us?

I've got two small kids, 2&5, and am working out my notice and trying to figure out if moving in October achievable...
Forum: USA
Aug 19th 2014, 4:05 am
Replies: 13
Views: 994
Posted By JinxyCat

Re: Where to buy beds in US (Arizona)

Hey, that's brill - I always thought the long lead time was insane!
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