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Forum: USA

Mar 25th 2015, 12:02 pm

Replies: 21

Application for first British Passport

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Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Application for first British Passport

My turnaround from actually mailing was less than two weeks, but I had an existing US passport and a countersignor who is a UK passport holder, so I think that's why there was no interview and a fast...

Forum: USA

Mar 8th 2015, 9:08 am

Replies: 21

Application for first British Passport

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Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Application for first British Passport

Final Application Timeline:
Passport For: Adult
Application Type: First Time (overseas)
Application method: Online
Application submitted online with payment: 14 Feb. 2015
Declaration page sent...

Forum: USA

Mar 4th 2015, 2:35 pm

Replies: 84

Here are my goals - which US state?

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Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Here are my goals - which US state?

I love Vancouver, BC, and I lover Portland, OR, however, if you want to avoid darkness and clouds, then you've got to decide how hot (AZ is hot and dry but surprisingly lovely) and how humid (FL is...

Forum: USA

Mar 4th 2015, 2:20 pm

Replies: 84

Here are my goals - which US state?

Views: 7,348

Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Here are my goals - which US state?

It's complicated, and you may need to visit and do some deep personal research to decide. I rank them as OR > CA > AZ > FL. I have never physically been in Florida. That ranking is pure personal...

Forum: USA

Mar 4th 2015, 12:30 am

Replies: 21

Application for first British Passport

Views: 3,477

Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Application for first British Passport

For what it is worth, this is the status of my application:

Application received and under review by HMPO: 26 Feb. 2015 (per online application status page)
Update: Passport dispatched: 4 Mar....

Forum: USA

Mar 1st 2015, 11:40 am

Replies: 24

Buying a car

Views: 2,608

Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Buying a car

:thumbsup: Sounds like you're well situated on that aspect!

Sorry to have beaten a dead horse :o

Forum: USA

Mar 1st 2015, 11:38 am

Replies: 24

Buying a car

Views: 2,608

Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Buying a car

Also, in re ID/DL: Many states require you to obtain a drivers license from their licensing authority within a certain period of time. Failure to do so is typically subject to a penalty which may...

Forum: USA

Mar 1st 2015, 11:26 am

Replies: 31

Are you a member of a "trusted traveler program"?

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Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Are you a member of a "trusted traveler program"?

I completely agree that Pre-Check may be allowed randomly. And to be (I think someone else alluded to this), sometimes you might get into the Pre-Check line for no obvious reason at all. I think I...

Forum: USA

Mar 1st 2015, 11:21 am

Replies: 24

Buying a car

Views: 2,608

Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Buying a car

Short Version: You may need to adjust your size preferences to a larger size. I know many ladies who drive pickup trucks that have larger wheelbases than many large sedans and are, of course, much...

Forum: USA

Mar 1st 2015, 11:01 am

Replies: 37

Is an 'at-will' contract the norm?

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Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Is an 'at-will' contract the norm?

At will employment is the norm in the United States. I believe there is one state where it is not the default, but you probably wouldn't want to live there, anyway. As previously stated, there are...

Forum: USA

Feb 27th 2015, 5:20 pm

Replies: 21

Application for first British Passport

Views: 3,477

Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Application for first British Passport

No luck, yet, but maybe you're right about next week :-)

Forum: USA

Feb 26th 2015, 11:24 pm

Replies: 21

Application for first British Passport

Views: 3,477

Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Application for first British Passport

They were clear that a full color copy is okay. There is even some report from HMPO about how this was implemented for applications made from overseas so that the applicants aren't stuck without a...

Forum: USA

Feb 26th 2015, 11:12 pm

Replies: 21

Application for first British Passport

Views: 3,477

Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Application for first British Passport

Thanks, BIP -- I appreciate the optimistic outlook!

Forum: USA

Feb 26th 2015, 12:39 pm

Replies: 21

Application for first British Passport

Views: 3,477

Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Application for first British Passport

Yeah, my US certified copies look just like the UK certified copies -- they are copies made (from microfiche?) and certified in 1980. I think these are the copies my parents used to apply for their...

Forum: USA

Feb 26th 2015, 12:15 pm

Replies: 21

Application for first British Passport

Views: 3,477

Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Application for first British Passport

Jerseygirl: Thank you! I thought it was related enough -- :o sorry for my mistake! -Ryan

Forum: USA

Feb 26th 2015, 8:15 am

Replies: 21

Application for first British Passport

Views: 3,477

Posted By ryanintheworld

Re: Applying For First British Passport from the US: Timing, Questions, and Concerns.

I was reviewing the application form (because, you know, why not) and I noticed that there is a space where the form reads: “I hold a full current British, Irish, other EU, US or Commonwealth...

Forum: USA

Feb 26th 2015, 4:36 am

Replies: 21

Application for first British Passport

Views: 3,477

Posted By ryanintheworld

Application for first British Passport

I would like to chime in on this thread, if that is okay, as I have a similar situation.

Background Information:
I applying for my first British Passport. I too believe I am eligible to obtain my...

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