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Forum: USA
May 20th 2017, 10:21 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: US Passport Renewal Time

Got mine renewed a couple of months ago, it took about 3 weeks
Forum: USA
Mar 29th 2017, 10:05 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 704
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Travelling from the US to the UK with Maiden name Passport

The name on your ticket has to match the name on your passport. I would recommend carrying your marriage certificate as other posters have suggested in case you are asked on your return if your green...
Forum: USA
Mar 8th 2017, 5:25 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 731
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Long weekend to Washington, D.C.

We did a Segway tour of the city. It hit the highlights, Capital, White House Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial etc., but it was a fun way to see the sights.
Forum: Meet-ups
Jan 18th 2017, 11:32 am
Replies: 20
Views: 8,164
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Any brits on Greensboro NC

That would be great, we are close to Winston. PM me once you get settled in, and welcome to NC.
Jan 17th 2017, 7:51 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 1,950
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: So, who has a boat and do you use it?

I usually only quote the part of the post I am specifically responding to using the "quote" button visible at the top. It avoids unnecessarily long posts and has been sufficient on other boards I...
Jan 17th 2017, 6:08 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 1,950
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: So, who has a boat and do you use it?

The boat was in great shape it was the motor that had seen better days. The 3 guys that had owned it used to do a lot of tournament fishing and they had bought a bigger boat. This had been sitting...
Jan 17th 2017, 5:44 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 8,303
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Restrictions on travel

When we were suffering financial hardships we didn't even qualify for food stamps because of the 401k, and we may have had a vehicle worth over $1000. I believe they changed the requirements after...
Jan 17th 2017, 5:33 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 8,303
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Restrictions on travel

This happened back in the 90's ....... and it was a series of events that I don't want to go into on a public forum that led to me having to cash in my 401k. My point was that sometimes things happen...
Forum: USA
Jan 17th 2017, 5:05 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,053
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Taxes on monetary gifts?

Do an international money transfer from the UK bank to your US bank
Jan 17th 2017, 4:44 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 1,950
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: So, who has a boat and do you use it?

Ouch!! I think we paid around $6000. I googled some pictures so now I'm thinking it may have only been 21' .......... you know have we women are on size, guys have been telling us for years things...
Jan 17th 2017, 4:16 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 1,950
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: So, who has a boat and do you use it?

It was used when we bought it, I believe the previous owners knew it was going to need work and that's why they got rid of it. Outboard motor mechanics are specialized so they can charge top dollar....
Jan 17th 2017, 1:53 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 1,950
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: So, who has a boat and do you use it?

Been there done that thrown a lot of money into that hole in the water, 28 ft center console for ocean fishing ........... finally got rid of the boat and the husband!!
Jan 17th 2017, 11:58 am
Replies: 196
Views: 8,303
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Restrictions on travel

When you have young children, a mortgage, unexpected medical bills (from cancellation of COBRA coverage) etc it doesn't take long to eat up savings. Don't judge people until you know their...
Forum: USA
Jan 16th 2017, 9:54 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 10,512
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Life in Houston

The US requires you pass the bar exam for the state in which you wish to practice law. Unfortunately the majority of states will not even allow you to take the exam unless you have a JD from a US...
Jan 16th 2017, 9:28 pm
Replies: 196
Views: 8,303
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Restrictions on travel

You mean like using it to pay your bills and feed your kids after the company you worked for for 15 years shuts it's doors?
Forum: USA
Jan 16th 2017, 9:06 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 752
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Moving, storing stuff

It's been a long long time since I lived in the UK so I am not familiar with all the laws, excuse me if this sounds like a dumb question. If the house is rented out would you have access to the stuff...
Forum: USA
Jan 16th 2017, 6:16 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: For my next dumb question - ACA

There is an exemption for a short gap in coverage (up to two months). If you are planning on talking to a tax professional I'm sure that would be the best person to talk to though.
Jan 15th 2017, 3:57 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 648
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Birth/adoption certificate for NVC evidence and London embassy interview

This is an official document and is perfectly acceptable in lieu of a birth certificate.
Jan 12th 2017, 9:38 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,602
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Our EB1A journey

Congratulations. Hope you will enjoy living and working in the US.
Forum: USA
Jan 12th 2017, 9:32 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 610
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Shipping small amounts of luggage

If you have a connecting flight after you arrive in the US remember you have to claim your bags and clear customs at your initial arrival point before you can re-check your bags to your final...
Jan 12th 2017, 9:09 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 813
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: SSN still not arrived - Recommendation on what to do next

My husband came over on a CR-1 and his SSN was requested as part of the application but it never arrived. I believe we gave it about 3 months. We finally went to the SSA office. We took all his...
Forum: USA
Jan 12th 2017, 5:45 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,924
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Proof of inheritance

I like living on the edge lol.
Forum: USA
Jan 12th 2017, 5:21 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,924
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Proof of inheritance

I know, I stated that in my earlier post. The biggest concern is funding terrorism
Forum: USA
Jan 12th 2017, 5:17 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,924
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Proof of inheritance

I would send a copy of the will, a copy of the document from the solicitor and a letter from you as executor. That should be enough. I wouldn't pay for certified copies at this time.
Forum: USA
Jan 12th 2017, 5:07 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,924
Posted By Just_Joy

Re: Proof of inheritance

I'm not saying I wouldn't give them the information they're asking for, especially in this case, I'm just saying I would question why they wanted it. That they were concerned another loan had been...
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