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Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 7th 2023, 4:36 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,842
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: Catherdral City Substitution

Yeah that's what i was buying, then i had some friends visit and they brought us a couple of blocks of Catherdral City (and some warburtons Crumpets) as a gift. That cheese is like crack and now...
Forum: USA
Mar 7th 2023, 4:33 am
Replies: 30
Views: 4,944
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: Buying Car in US with No Credit

when i moved here in 2015 i used these people for car leasing.

https://intlauto.com/home

Was able to get both my F150 and my wife's Focus through them without any credit. They effectively...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 7th 2023, 4:17 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,842
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Catherdral City Substitution

Anyone managed to find a good cheese here in the US comparable to Cathedral City extra Sharp mature cheddar?
Forum: Meet-ups
Mar 7th 2023, 4:11 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,681
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: Looking to Make Friends in Lancaster, PA

I'm in Quakertown so a bit of a trek but will be venturing out on the bike when it gets warmer/drier.

Been here since 2015
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 30th 2020, 8:12 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,285
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: Anyone been to Canada instead of London to change status?

My wife renewed her L1B in Toronto in January 2018. We drove up, stopping at Niagra falls at the weekend. Her appointment was on the Monday. She was in and out in less than 30 minutes. We only...
Forum: USA
Jan 5th 2020, 12:29 am
Replies: 62
Views: 11,409
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: What do you miss/wish you had bought more with you?

Yep, just packed it all in my checked bag/roller duffel mixed in/wrapped in clothing. Has to be about the 10th time i've brought stuff like this back with no issues.
Forum: USA
Jan 2nd 2020, 7:01 am
Replies: 62
Views: 11,409
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: What do you miss/wish you had bought more with you?

I just got home after 2 weeks in the UK. I took an extra bag with me and brought back:

Jaffa Cakes
Coleman's cooking thingys (Spagbol, chilli, shepherds pie, etc.) These are $3 each in the US and...
Forum: Meet-ups
Jan 2nd 2020, 6:48 am
Replies: 2
Views: 3,513
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: Philadelphia area Brits?!

Hi Kathryn

My wife and I are in Lansdale. Been here almost 5 years but both from Portsmouth UK originally.

BR

Karl
Forum: USA
Jan 2nd 2020, 6:45 am
Replies: 42
Views: 11,707
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: US salary

I rent in PA. i don't pay property tax. OP mentioned tax for schools, etc. I think they are referring to the township/local government tax that is deducted from your paycheck. In PA I pay...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 2nd 2020, 6:34 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,535
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: L-1A to green card

Similar situation to Robtuck. Started L1A to EB1C in September 2018 and I485 was filed in October. Our lawyers also said it could be up to another year. VISA Bulletin this month though suggests...
Forum: USA
Dec 12th 2019, 8:25 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,182
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: Transfering money

Moved here in March 2015 and have used transferwise every month since then to move money/pay bills and ex-wife. Easy to use and much more reasonable fee than the US banks
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 12th 2019, 2:56 am
Replies: 134
Views: 28,695
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?

Thanks. Do you think it's likely the date for filing will still move forward? I'm guessing if we can at least submit our AOS with a advanced parole/EAD request that should be enough to cover my...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 12th 2019, 2:40 am
Replies: 134
Views: 28,695
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?

I think i might be in the same boat.

My i-140 was submitted in August 2018 and approved in November so I've been watching the visa bulletins every month. I'm in the fifth year of my L1A so can...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 18th 2018, 4:54 am
Replies: 134
Views: 28,695
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?

I took a look at the bulletin thing. I'm a bit confused by the whole year thing..

EB-1: All countries except India and China retrogress to May 1, 2016, effective immediately. EB-1 China and...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 18th 2018, 1:23 am
Replies: 134
Views: 28,695
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: L-1a to Green Card processing route?

Damn, reading this thread I can see moving from L1A to GC (EB-1C) is going to take a while!

First call about it with company immigration lawyers this afternoon... They will begin the process after...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 18th 2018, 1:03 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,465
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: I'm on L1A.18 year old son wants to move to US to live with me. What are my opti

Thank you all so much for your replies. This forum has always been, and continues to be a vital source of information in my US adventures! For some reason i wasn't getting email notifications and...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 7th 2018, 7:18 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,465
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: I'm on L1A.18 year old son wants to move to US to live with me. What are my opti

Apologies i should've done more research before posting here.

L2 is up to 21 so he should be good. Now to find out if the company is happy to fund it! :S
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 7th 2018, 7:13 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,465
Posted By Karlosthecackle

I'm on L1A.18 year old son wants to move to US to live with me. What are my options?

Hi Everyone,

I'm in my 4th year here in the US, recently extended my L1A back in November and the firm will start me on GC in year 5.

My eldest son turned 18 in April. He has recently started...
Forum: USA
Oct 25th 2017, 3:46 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,553
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: Relocation agents

I had a relocation agent as part of my expat move during my week "recce" visit. He was very helpful in finding me somewhere to live, getting me a bank account, SSN, etc. It didn't cost me anything...
Forum: USA
Oct 25th 2017, 1:37 am
Replies: 19
Views: 7,515
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: Transferring Driving Licence

Even if you could transfer your driving license there is no reciprocity for HGV to CDL certifications. Driving a commercial vehicle in the US is very different to driving in the UK.

I think there...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 20th 2017, 8:47 am
Replies: 19
Views: 5,786
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: L1 VISA Renewal - Any idea of time needed?

Thanks for the heads up Fred. Will be going to Toronto with my girlfriend in Feb to renew her L1 and was planning on staying there until it's ready for pick up
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 17th 2017, 7:03 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: I-94 Expiring but L1A still valid - what renewal is needed?

when i quizzed our immigration lawyers on this, they said that they would need to have filed a petition for me specifically and that currently there is a 25% rejection rate when doing this in...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 17th 2017, 6:59 am
Replies: 19
Views: 5,786
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: L1 VISA Renewal - Any idea of time needed?

Yeah the embassy is stating anywhere between 3 and 5 days. I'm flying in on a Sunday, interview is Monday and then i'm staying at my parents until the following saturday when my return flight is...
Forum: USA
Oct 12th 2017, 7:16 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,786
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: Driving Test

I actually thought the driving test at Lego Land in Windsor was harder than the one in PA!
Forum: Meet-ups
Oct 12th 2017, 7:12 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,592
Posted By Karlosthecackle

Re: Anyone around the Philadelphia, PA area?

Sorry for the late reply. I'm in Lansdale
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