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Forum: USA
Feb 24th 2026, 6:22 am
Replies: 75
Views: 8,231
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: Moving Back to US - Would you do it now?

Earning potential, ability to have and do more nice things. The outdoors...

Homeless and druggies in the UK too. Guns as well, just much less.
Forum: USA
Feb 20th 2026, 1:02 am
Replies: 75
Views: 8,231
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: Moving Back to US - Would you do it now?

I bi%^h a lot about the US, in particular the education system, however, would I do it again? In a heartbeat. Our QoL is far better here than vs the UK.
Forum: USA
Jan 30th 2026, 3:18 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,667
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: UK Engineer looking to relocate to the US?

For heavy duty equipment with standard (220-240V) needs it is worthwhile to consult foreign electricians. They prob dont have to be in the US though
Forum: USA
Jan 29th 2026, 4:35 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,667
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: UK Engineer looking to relocate to the US?

I agree on the CoL comments above. For my family, 300k income is comfortable, with all the insurances etc. New England area. Lifestyle comes into account.
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2026, 3:26 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,911
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: uk to NJ

Walmart and US military being a social safety net also for so many!

My buddy who actually lived in NJ for some time ranted and raved about the Italian pizza there. After a sample size of ~10 pizza...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2026, 2:34 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,911
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: uk to NJ

Ive been once and was nothing out of the ordinary. Not too weird by American standards. The real odity is not being able to pump gas into your own car, that is like being transported back ot the 50s
Forum: USA
Jan 21st 2026, 11:47 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,008
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: Attitudes to Death

Very sorry to read this. I agree, no desire to see anyone in death.
Forum: USA
Jan 15th 2026, 3:44 am
Replies: 122
Views: 16,619
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport

This has already been asked but I want to reiterate...

I recently renewed my UK passport, check, my wife is a US citizen only and is not eligible, check.

Our U18 child was born in the US but I...
Forum: USA
Jan 6th 2026, 5:21 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,901
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: UK Passport Renewal - Issue with Photos

I recently had mine renewed. The software rejected the photo, however there was a box to defend why it should be accepted. I filled it out and never heard back (apart from getting my new passport!).
Forum: USA
Dec 23rd 2025, 1:37 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,038
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: Old UK passport - keep it?

Trumps assault on the country and it's citizens (naturalized included) should be heeded, if not actionable (yet).

It is a fair question, and yes, of course I am here legally.
Forum: USA
Dec 22nd 2025, 11:51 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,038
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Old UK passport - keep it?

Title says it all.

I have a pretty new US passport and a brand new UK one. Do people keep the old ones? It has the corner cut so wondering if it can go in the trash or if I need it for some of the...
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2025, 11:24 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,350
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: $100,000 Fee on HB-1?

I assumed non-capped would be exempt from the madness, I guess not. Academia is already cooked (cue NIH and NSF leader statements.... I've heard the offline version, it is not good. Online everything...
Forum: USA
Dec 9th 2025, 12:58 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,102
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: GOP senator moves to end dual citizenship

Shocking in a forum named 'British Expats'
Forum: USA
Dec 2nd 2025, 6:31 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,102
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: GOP senator moves to end dual citizenship

Reticent to say 100% no chance, so I will settle on 99.9999999% no chance.
Forum: USA
Jul 28th 2025, 1:20 am
Replies: 21
Views: 14,185
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: BBC online now charging US located persons?

I will push back on it being worth it. A few reasons...

1) I do not think the BBC website is good value for the price asked. Very, very subjective, but it's where I personally fall
2)...
Forum: USA
Jul 21st 2025, 1:52 am
Replies: 21
Views: 14,185
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: BBC online now charging US located persons?

Cheers!
Forum: USA
Jul 19th 2025, 6:21 am
Replies: 21
Views: 14,185
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

BBC online now charging US located persons?

The pricing is not cheap either!

Is the only solution a VPN?
Forum: USA
Jul 8th 2025, 6:25 am
Replies: 43
Views: 6,224
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: FBAR Please Help

I remember this fear well. Speak with a reputable CPA who can help you navigate.

Once you are compliant you will feel a lot better.
Forum: USA
Jun 25th 2025, 6:42 am
Replies: 22
Views: 12,700
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: Fishing

There is no difference in my mind!

My motto is, if I eat it, I should be able to kill (hunt) it
Forum: USA
Jun 25th 2025, 5:08 am
Replies: 22
Views: 12,700
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: Fishing

Fishing is not entitlement. You can't tell people what to do and what to think. Ergo we have the Orange Man
Forum: USA
Jun 25th 2025, 4:47 am
Replies: 22
Views: 12,700
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: Fishing

Well, they are still very tasty
Forum: USA
Jun 25th 2025, 4:47 am
Replies: 22
Views: 12,700
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: Fishing

Freedom of autonomy. People are sick of 'can't do this, can't say that'.
Forum: USA
Jun 25th 2025, 4:46 am
Replies: 22
Views: 12,700
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: Fishing

Sounds wonderful!
Forum: USA
Jun 24th 2025, 12:18 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 12,700
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: Fishing

Sacrilege!
Forum: USA
Jun 23rd 2025, 9:42 am
Replies: 22
Views: 12,700
Posted By PetrifiedExPat

Re: Fishing

I think on this specific issue humans are entitled to hunt. If you so chose not to, fair enough.
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