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Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 20th 2015, 5:37 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 5,299
Posted By Hastonian1980

Re: Homesickness. What is it?

I think Rupert Brooke (who by the way, I am related to) said it best; 'If I should die, think only this of me: That there's some corner of a foreign field That is forever England. There shall be In...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 20th 2015, 2:33 am
Replies: 38
Views: 5,299
Posted By Hastonian1980

Re: Homesickness. What is it?

Calarypete, sir, you have probably just given me the best verbal slap around the face that I have ever heard in regards to this topic! What you said has single-handedly reassured me that I have all I...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 20th 2015, 2:26 am
Replies: 38
Views: 5,299
Posted By Hastonian1980

Re: Homesickness. What is it?

WEblue, she is not adverse to moving and has nothing against the UK in particular. She has spent a lot of time over there and remarks to me that it feels like 'second home'. The only thing that stops...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 17th 2015, 2:05 am
Replies: 38
Views: 5,299
Posted By Hastonian1980

Re: Homesickness. What is it?

I discern that many people experience this feeling to some extent in different ways, and perhaps it manifests itself according to the type of person we are, our sentimentality or general disposition...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 16th 2015, 6:22 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 5,299
Posted By Hastonian1980

Homesickness. What is it?

As I've mentioned in previous posts, I left Hastings, England in September 2001 to marry my wife who was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. She is a fantastic woman and my love and admiration for...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 16th 2015, 3:24 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Posted By Hastonian1980

Re: Will upcoming election change immigration rules?

I suppose they have an agenda to follow whether that benefits the masses or not. Realistically, I am still in a position to make this work, but I feel that me, a Brit (and American, on paper) and my...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 16th 2015, 12:23 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Posted By Hastonian1980

Will upcoming election change immigration rules?

Just wondered if anyone has heard or seen anything that would suggest a change in policy for non EU spouses wishing to return to the UK? I know there is a steady tide turning against the newly...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 16th 2015, 12:34 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Hastonian1980

Re: Move back after 14 years?

I definitely will, thanks.

QUOTE=BritInParis;11619995]I would also recommend considering consular birth registration for your children.

British Consular Birth Registration : British Expat Wiki...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 15th 2015, 10:55 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Hastonian1980

Re: Move back after 14 years?

I appreciate the link. This gives me an idea of what I could expect. The only difference with us is that it would be a permanent move. Homesickness is a bizarre experience, actually something I would...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 14th 2015, 5:33 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Hastonian1980

Re: Move back after 14 years?

Could you elaborate a bit on what you mean by 'emotional?' I think the kids would adjust fine, but like you indicated, my wife may find the adjustment a bit tougher. Incidentally, one of the reasons...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 14th 2015, 5:10 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Hastonian1980

Re: Move back after 14 years?

This is very helpful, thank you! I like to see numbers.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 14th 2015, 3:56 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Hastonian1980

Re: Move back after 14 years?

Thank you. I never considered that my children would technically be Brits. I can't wait to tell them :-)

QUOTE=mikelincs;11618714]That is just what you would be, you need to look at the spouse...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 14th 2015, 3:53 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Hastonian1980

Re: Move back after 14 years?

I was afraid of that! Do you (or anyone else) have any experiences with this or perhaps have been in similar circumstances to mine?

QUOTE=Tr1boy;11618728]Two main steps.

1) brace yourself
...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 14th 2015, 3:19 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Hastonian1980

Move back after 14 years?

I moved here in 2001 to marry my wife who was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. We have 2 beautiful children, 2 & 4 both born in GR. I gained my US citizenship in 2008 (drug my heels a bit) and...
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