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Forum: USA
Jul 12th 2015, 3:46 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 8,760
Posted By Simon89

Re: Moving to Alabama

That all makes sense. Glad to hear it's an easy test :lol:
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Jul 12th 2015, 3:45 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By Simon89

Re: Hello from Alabama

Hey! There's a few people in Alabama on here. I'll be there in a few months!
Forum: Meet-ups
Jun 29th 2015, 3:22 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 36,056
Posted By Simon89

Re: Any Brits in Alabama

I forget how hot it is... that's going to take me some time to get used to, for sure!!!

Thanks. I have now asked my fiancee to email the DL to obtain some more specific answers to the questions I...
Forum: Meet-ups
Jun 28th 2015, 9:31 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 36,056
Posted By Simon89

Re: Any Brits in Alabama

Oh no, where have you Bammers gone? :(
Forum: USA
Jun 26th 2015, 10:22 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 4,199
Posted By Simon89

Re: Opening a bank account help

Thanks. I've had a little look and you can request a higher limit on xe.com via a form you submit on your profile, but you may be subject to a credit check. Interesting sidenote - despite needing to...
Forum: USA
Jun 26th 2015, 9:35 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 4,199
Posted By Simon89

Re: Opening a bank account help

Now, with Worldfirst,how much are you allowed to transfer in one go? I opened an xe.com account today as I'd heard good things about them and it will only let me transfer around $8,000 which won't...
Forum: USA
Jun 23rd 2015, 8:09 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,283
Posted By Simon89

Re: More on US Health Insurance

I'll have to ask you for some tips :rofl:
Forum: USA
Jun 22nd 2015, 10:32 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,283
Posted By Simon89

Re: More on US Health Insurance

At the end of the day it is what it is. You have to pay it so I'll have to pay it. Can't have any complaints.
Forum: USA
Jun 22nd 2015, 8:50 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,283
Posted By Simon89

Re: More on US Health Insurance

Oh I bet! Yes, if not young, old or poor you do have to pay even for checkups at the dentists so it won't be as shocking to have to cough up for other medical professionals, even if it will be more...
Forum: Meet-ups
Jun 22nd 2015, 8:49 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 36,056
Posted By Simon89

Re: Any Brits in Alabama

Thank you for that. My fiancee banks with them too, so hopefully I will have no problems opening an account with them.

That's also interesting regarding the driving license, if I have it that easy...
Forum: USA
Jun 21st 2015, 7:14 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,283
Posted By Simon89

Re: More on US Health Insurance

Like going to the dentists here haha
Forum: USA
Jun 21st 2015, 7:46 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,283
Posted By Simon89

Re: More on US Health Insurance

Oh, okay, well that's good. She hasn't got it through her work, I'm pretty sure she has it independently through the health insurance provider Blue Cross Blue Shield. I'll put her on the case of...
Forum: USA
Jun 20th 2015, 10:19 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,283
Posted By Simon89

Re: More on US Health Insurance

I'll be interested to hear the answers to this. As someone coming over on a K1, I've read that i could have 'alien' health insurance... but can I not just go on a plan with my wife (well when she is...
Forum: Meet-ups
Jun 20th 2015, 10:08 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 36,056
Posted By Simon89

Re: Any Brits in Alabama

Thank you, both. Awesome - how are you guys finding it?

Well right now, just wondering which bank you managed to get an account in as I've heard there can be issues with that, at least initially....
Forum: Meet-ups
Jun 20th 2015, 12:48 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 36,056
Posted By Simon89

Re: Any Brits in Alabama

Hi everyone, and apologies for bumping the thread! Just wondered whether there was a thread on here dedicated to us Brits who have/are moving to Alabama? Or whether I can ask some questions on here...
Forum: USA
Jun 20th 2015, 12:44 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 4,199
Posted By Simon89

Re: Opening a bank account help

Well, yes you can do that (assuming you can set up your new US account as an international payee on your online banking. I had to go into a Natwest branch to set up my fiancee as an international...
Forum: USA
Jun 19th 2015, 3:58 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,042
Posted By Simon89

Re: Getting a credit card in the US

I know it will depend on the bank... but is a secured credit card something you can apply for when you first open an account as an alien? (I'll be entering on a K1 visa and applying for AOS after the...
Forum: USA
Jun 19th 2015, 2:45 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,042
Posted By Simon89

Re: Getting a credit card in the US

A secured credit card is good for building up your credit quickly in America, right? Seems like a decent option for newbies as we won't have a US credit score. Haven't got the benefit of a Bank At...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2015, 7:46 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,960
Posted By Simon89

Re: Pre-move checklist

Thanks Bob, I did find that afterwards! Looks a good place to start as you say. On this issue of customs forms - has anyone going over on a technically nonimmigrant visa (I.e. K1 etc.) had to...
Forum: USA
Jan 27th 2015, 9:53 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,960
Posted By Simon89

Re: Pre-move checklist

That's fantastic, thanks. A couple of things:

- What is SIRVA exactly? Had a little Google and they are some sort of move facilitator I guess?


Also:

- TRUE 1 August 2014 Complete customs...
Forum: Meet-ups
Jan 27th 2015, 9:30 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 36,056
Posted By Simon89

Re: Any Brits in Alabama

Hi all! I will be in Birmingham... come the Autumn all being well! I'll keep an eye out for you guys on here and for future meet-ups!
Forum: USA
Jan 27th 2015, 9:29 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,960
Posted By Simon89

Pre-move checklist

Hi all,

Having seen a few threads pop up about tax, it has reminded me of the fact that I will have to fill out the form on the HMRC website informing them that I will be leaving for the USA (or...
Forum: USA
Jan 21st 2015, 2:19 pm
Replies: 93
Views: 10,861
Posted By Simon89

Re: Best way to transfer funds from UK to USA

Okay, thanks for the advice. I'll take a look at the sites mentioned in the thread and compare to what my bank charges.
Forum: USA
Jan 21st 2015, 1:21 pm
Replies: 93
Views: 10,861
Posted By Simon89

Re: Best way to transfer funds from UK to USA

We aren't talking years and years of savings, no, it's a modest amount comparatively - just some I've taken out of my wage each month over the past year and a bit/2 years by the time I move.

How...
Forum: USA
Jan 21st 2015, 11:07 am
Replies: 93
Views: 10,861
Posted By Simon89

Re: Best way to transfer funds from UK to USA

See, this is my default thinking. I'd rather do it through my bank where I can go and do it in person, in-branch.

Maybe I'm missing something from an earlier post but considering I have...
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