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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 23rd 2018, 10:15 am
Replies: 23
Views: 5,509
Posted By gtd2000

Re: Experiences at US Embassy in London?

I've been to a few of them over the years:

Hong Kong: Minimal wait times and (at the time in 2001) a very straightforward experience.

London: Post 2003 a bit of a cattle processing experience,...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 23rd 2018, 9:49 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
Posted By gtd2000

Re: Naturalization through military service

Yes I bought that t-shirt, when I joined the British Army :thumbsup:
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 23rd 2018, 1:49 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 5,445
Posted By gtd2000

Re: Intending Immigrant 214(b)...

:goodpost:

Thanks for your reply, I appreciate the objective nature of the post.

Coincidentally, during my last trip to the consulate in Jo'burg, I was chatting to a woman of Indian heritage...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 23rd 2018, 1:34 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 5,445
Posted By gtd2000

Re: Intending Immigrant 214(b)...

Still a died in the wool Scottish accent for me :nod:
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 9th 2018, 12:19 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 5,445
Posted By gtd2000

Re: Intending Immigrant 214(b)...

Dragging this post up from the depths to relay something that happened over the weekend.

Quite amusing really, I didn't realise at all how this subject had affected my subconscious mind, until...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 19th 2017, 12:04 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,802
Posted By gtd2000

Re: Will my ESTA/VWP be denied?

Well that may well be one way to look at it of course.

I wasn't permanently in RSA and after travel to around 60 countries by now, I've always returned to the UK.

I consider the balance of...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 18th 2017, 9:54 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,802
Posted By gtd2000

Re: Will my ESTA/VWP be denied?

My denial story wasn't the main point.

It was the part about the the assumption of being given any opportunity of presenting evidence to support strong ties to your home country.

I wasn't...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 18th 2017, 5:50 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,802
Posted By gtd2000

Re: Will my ESTA/VWP be denied?

One of the great advantages to living in a "free country", such as the UK, is the ability to be able to (generally) travel to other parts of the world.

As I was consulting in South Africa at the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 18th 2017, 9:12 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,802
Posted By gtd2000

Re: Will my ESTA/VWP be denied?

One of the problems of demonstrating sufficient ties to the UK is whether or not the consular officer will even look at anything you bring to support evidence of strong ties.

I have a 214b refusal...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 9th 2017, 3:58 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 4,214
Posted By gtd2000

Re: USA non-immigrant visa problems

From my experience, it's really pot luck at the Consulate.

I had years of what were essentially very friendly and cordial "rubber stamp" interviews in London then moving to "persona non grata"...
Forum: USA
Jul 12th 2017, 10:55 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,100
Posted By gtd2000

Re: E2 visa. No dual intent so why do people think we're going to stay?

I think it will all depend on your experience of living in the USA and whether or not your benchmark outlook is above or below your likely USA lifestyle.

It's a big place with very varied...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 12th 2017, 10:30 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,084
Posted By gtd2000

Re: Arrested but kicked out before sentencing, help please

I think I'd let sleeping dogs lie.

I wouldn't even consider putting myself at risk of being involved with the US justice system...
Forum: USA
Jul 8th 2017, 1:19 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 5,165
Posted By gtd2000

Re: As a retired Brit, can I live in the US, with UK state pension as income?

Always considered Canada as a more open minded America.

I've previously lived in Alberta and spent time in Ontario. Only problem is the remarkably short summers.

As already mentioned, even if...
Forum: USA
Jul 3rd 2017, 9:49 am
Replies: 46
Views: 5,165
Posted By gtd2000

Re: As a retired Brit, can I live in the US, with UK state pension as income?

Even if there isn't a reciprocal agreement in place, it'll still be much cheaper than US medical policies, I imagine.

The general cost of living in the USA has gone through the roof, I'm sure...
Forum: USA
Jul 3rd 2017, 9:43 am
Replies: 46
Views: 5,165
Posted By gtd2000

Re: As a retired Brit, can I live in the US, with UK state pension as income?

Never actually flown in a Chinook.

Been in one, on multiple occasions, ready for take off, only to be told to "de-bus" and that we would be "tabbing it" to our final destination instead, usually...
Forum: USA
Jun 29th 2017, 10:37 am
Replies: 46
Views: 5,165
Posted By gtd2000

Re: As a retired Brit, can I live in the US, with UK state pension as income?

Last time I was at the US Embassy in London (April 2016) there was a retired chap who had a holiday home in Florida.

He was there to renew his B1/B2 visa which allowed him to stay for 6 months...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 16th 2017, 11:25 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,974
Posted By gtd2000

Re: To move or not to move

I spent quite a bit of time living and working in Florida, when I initially moved there (Lakeland) in 2001, I found the standard of driving terrible.
Discussing this subject with colleagues they...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 15th 2017, 11:33 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,481
Posted By gtd2000

Re: Considering Moving - Need Visa Opinion

In another thread, Pulaski and I have discussed what we think you need to earn to make moving to the USA worthwhile.

If you are just considering a move to the USA for a complete change in...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 13th 2017, 2:38 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 11,191
Posted By gtd2000

Re: L1B interview on Wednesday any advice?

That may well have been the case for Natasha as well. I only saw her once I got through the main doors and into the building.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 13th 2017, 2:19 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 11,191
Posted By gtd2000

Re: L1B interview on Wednesday any advice?

Have to say, that during all the times I attended the London Embassy for a work based Visa it was all much ado about nothing.

Generally speaking, there was only one or two generic questions and...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 12th 2017, 11:09 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,707
Posted By gtd2000

Re: What are my chances of getting an Tourist Visa after my ESTA was revoked?

Fair points.

The mistake, as a I see it, is the belief that you might actually be able/allowed to demonstrate ties.

I agree with everything you say, it's basically down to how the CO feels...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 12th 2017, 11:06 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,707
Posted By gtd2000

Re: What are my chances of getting an Tourist Visa after my ESTA was revoked?

I'm glad I made you laugh. At least that's a positive outcome.

Unless there's an undercurrent of jealousy lingering in there, I don't recall any mention of what I actually do, to relate to the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 12th 2017, 11:01 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,707
Posted By gtd2000

Re: What are my chances of getting an Tourist Visa after my ESTA was revoked?

"The record in the computer" is the facts . . . or at least some of them . . .

You are not a US Citizen. The immigration officers do not have an obligation to admit you, nor are they obliged to...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 12th 2017, 10:53 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,707
Posted By gtd2000

Re: What are my chances of getting an Tourist Visa after my ESTA was revoked?

It's crystal clear. I knew from the minute I was "detained" it was going to be a complete disaster from my side of things.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 12th 2017, 10:51 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,707
Posted By gtd2000

Re: What are my chances of getting an Tourist Visa after my ESTA was revoked?

There was no option to discuss my son in the UK.

The conversation is basically directed by the CO.
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