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Forum: USA
Jul 18th 2019, 12:39 am
Replies: 24
Views: 4,845
Posted By isi16

Re: Moving/Shipping Company's

Yep. Full 3 bed house almost. It's in New York one day, kansas the next, oh no it's actually in New York -except it isn't. They have been found out on lies which I have evidence of and the manager...
Forum: USA
Jul 17th 2019, 10:01 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 4,845
Posted By isi16

Re: Moving/Shipping Company's

Full packing the house and unpacking, container wasn't full. Was 1334 cubic ft but that cost me £9435. Company is bunch crooks and I am taking them to court. Still don't know where my container is,...
Forum: USA
Jul 17th 2019, 9:54 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 4,845
Posted By isi16

Re: Moving/Shipping Company's

Seems reasonable considering what I paid from Scotland to Kansas for a 40 ft one. Who did you choose?
Forum: USA
Jul 10th 2019, 6:41 am
Replies: 24
Views: 4,845
Posted By isi16

Re: Moving/Shipping Company's

Have you booked anyone to move your boxes? If not please do not use Anglo Pacific. I am having a hellofa time with them!
Forum: USA
Jun 25th 2019, 3:41 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,495
Posted By isi16

Re: Dreaded tax

Yes my time is running out and I am panicking. 😕.

I am in Wichita, Kansas, son is my sponsor.

I had a plan sorted or so I thought but when it came through to read over it was totally unsuitable...
Forum: USA
Jun 24th 2019, 11:28 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,495
Posted By isi16

Dreaded tax

Don't know if anyone has experience but I will ask anyway. For the purposes of medical insurance, I'm being asked for my annual income for 2019. In order to qualify for a government plan I need a...
Forum: USA
May 28th 2019, 4:49 am
Replies: 35
Views: 10,136
Posted By isi16

Re: Best way to transfer money -UK-> US

well I will pass on your 'quote' of no live rate next time I speak to my broker. I'm sure he will be delighted to hear that. You must be more knowledgeable than him and all the websites that quote...
Forum: USA
May 27th 2019, 4:46 am
Replies: 35
Views: 10,136
Posted By isi16

Re: Best way to transfer money -UK-> US

You can- by asking what the percentage they deduct from the live rate and if they take fees or not. I'm happy with the company I'm using and that's all you need really. Expert advice, check the...
Forum: USA
May 26th 2019, 5:01 am
Replies: 35
Views: 10,136
Posted By isi16

Re: Best way to transfer money -UK-> US

Pulaski I did go to my bank first and asked for the rate using those words as I had seen it on another forum. My experience is I'm getting a better rate using Halo Financial. They also gave a lot of...
Forum: USA
May 26th 2019, 3:23 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,896
Posted By isi16

So frustrating

Finally arrived in Kansas 4 weeks ago and it's been the wettest May for many years lol Tornado first full day so it's certainly been interesting.. got a bank account with no problems. Cannot find a...
Forum: USA
May 26th 2019, 2:33 am
Replies: 35
Views: 10,136
Posted By isi16

Re: Best way to transfer money -UK-> US

I did a lot of research into transferring money before I left uk. Banks were far too expensive, the rate they give is appalling. I'm using Halo Financial. Like others they give on the current live...
Forum: USA
May 26th 2019, 1:31 am
Replies: 30
Views: 7,042
Posted By isi16

Re: What did you take with you?

I'm waiting on my container coming over-all 40ft. No electrical items, sold the cheaper quality furniture but brought everything else. I priced up what I would get selling (buttons) against the age...
Forum: USA
Feb 2nd 2019, 11:07 am
Replies: 49
Views: 7,724
Posted By isi16

Re: Having pension payments sent over from uk

Winksworth- that sounds as if it may be useful for me in the short term while looking for a house. I will certainly check it out. Many thanks!
Forum: USA
Feb 2nd 2019, 11:05 am
Replies: 49
Views: 7,724
Posted By isi16

Re: Having pension payments sent over from uk

Iansbury, I've had a good read about the pension and tax. I now know what to do on that-much appreciated.
I've used transferwise a lot to send money to family and they have been great. The best...
Forum: USA
Feb 2nd 2019, 1:38 am
Replies: 49
Views: 7,724
Posted By isi16

Re: Having pension payments sent over from uk

Thanks for your reply. I will only get it sent over maybe half yearly. It's not a vast amount but all helps. So many different companies and different charges so still working out which one to work...
Forum: USA
Feb 1st 2019, 11:31 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 7,724
Posted By isi16

Having pension payments sent over from uk

Almost ready to move over to Kansas and dealing with different ways to get my money over. I have two small pensions in payment (civil service and military). Both I can have sent direct to my USA bank...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 10th 2018, 9:00 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By isi16

Re: Another fee by post

I didn't get any instructions with my envelope about a fee and checked it again last night so is bit strange. I was sure I had to pay something else but after asking at the consulate and told no I...
Forum: USA
Aug 10th 2018, 5:05 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,517
Posted By isi16

Re: Ah, Brexit.

if you say so
Forum: USA
Aug 9th 2018, 10:43 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,517
Posted By isi16

Re: Ah, Brexit.

Just adding my tuppenceworth here , pun intended. For various reasons my immigration journey has taken almost 2 1/2 years and have watched the value of my cash I will be taking over to the states...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 9th 2018, 10:25 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By isi16

Another fee by post

I finally got my immigration visa (after a long hard slog with my doctor and the London doctors that took over 5 weeks) to move to usa and did travel 3 days later 😊. Stayed 3 weeks, received my...
Forum: USA
Jul 24th 2018, 12:05 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
Posted By isi16

Re: Medical Insurance

I would presume from reading the original question that 'i will be returning' , implies it wasn't including the daughter.....
Forum: USA
Jul 24th 2018, 12:01 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
Posted By isi16

Re: Medical Insurance

I did have it in an e-mail from the company I bought my insurance from yes. Easy enough to verify, if you are coming back to this country you're classed as a tourist. You can also buy one way...
Forum: USA
Jul 22nd 2018, 7:18 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 848
Posted By isi16

Re: Container shipping charges?

Sounds a better deal than quotes I've had for 20ft container. Cheapest I've been quoted is just under £7k from Scotland to Wichita, Kansas....
Forum: USA
Jul 22nd 2018, 7:05 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
Posted By isi16

Re: Medical Insurance

I'm just back from USA same scenario as you as I finalised my immigration by staying a few weeks then came home to settle my affairs here. I asked the many insurance companies that I got quotes from...
Forum: USA
Jun 22nd 2018, 10:04 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By isi16

Re: Finally on the move

Thank you for your replies. I have organized travel insurance now. I have had a couple of quotes for medical cover and yes it is expensive but have budgeted for it SanDiegogirl;12520980 . I don't...
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