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Forum: USA
May 22nd 2012, 12:38 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 6,168
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Question about UK driving licence in the U.S

I don't know about Texas but in Connecticut you need a "Full" UK License which is only good for 90 days, during that time you are expected to take & pass your test (I think it's the same everywhere)....
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 21st 2011, 8:54 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,267
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Greencard Holder Warning!

Thanks Nutmegger, where are you in CT? I was in Bristol & the class I went to sign up for was in Avon.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 21st 2011, 7:56 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,267
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Greencard Holder Warning!

Eric, it WAS NOT an English Language "TEST". It was a full "CLASS" for people who could barely speak English. THAT was the insulting part.
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Dec 21st 2011, 5:27 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 7,551
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Second thoughts about obtaining US citizenship

See my post about Greecard Problems. I wish I HAD taken US Citizenship. I have been going through HELL Trying to come back. I wish I had NEVER left. England is no longer the country you remember. The...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 21st 2011, 5:17 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,267
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Greencard Holder Warning!

ALL paperwork (police report, I-864 etc. etc) were sent. I have checked with NVC & they have said that my case is finished with them & passed to USCIS, then USCIS told me (I called their 800#) to...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 21st 2011, 3:24 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,267
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Greencard Holder Warning!

Jessy, I lived in the US for 20 years, My son is a FULL BORN US Citizen. I don't think that is a "drop by every couple of years for a flying visit.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 21st 2011, 3:22 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,267
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Greencard Holder Warning!

They said I didn't qualify for a "Returning Resident Visa" so my son had to file an I-130 Visa. I did double check with the National Visa Center & they did confirm to me that I was now a LPR but that...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 21st 2011, 3:11 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,267
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Greencard Holder Warning!

Thanks Rene,

Move it to the Immigration forum if you think it would be better.

I asked in my letter to the US Embassy in London if it meant that I could now return to the US using my original...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 21st 2011, 2:50 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,267
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Angry Greencard Holder Warning!

Hi,

I lived in the US (CT) for 20 years, 1985 to 2005 on a Greencard. In 2002 I got divorced & vowed never to marry again. I then met some one who had lived & worked in the UK (Illegally). She...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Dec 18th 2005, 6:41 am
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Visa for American wife

Why did my post get edited?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 17th 2005, 7:36 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,436
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Upon moving back you need?

The other alternative is to use a temporary NI number until you get yours sorted out. A temp NI number consists of the letters TN, then the 8 numbers of your birthdate, then the letter M or F for...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Dec 17th 2005, 11:49 am
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Visa for American wife

It's not just a matter of a visa/work permit. Once she has one of those she will need a national insurance number. It took my american wife almost 8 weeks to get a NI number & that was with a "Spouse...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 16th 2005, 7:21 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 597
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: The terrible weather in Europe

Luverly weekend here in Cheltenham Glos, raining now though.
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Oct 1st 2005, 7:35 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,592
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: How do I cope with the wait before returning?

Have you contacted the Maryland DMV?

I know from living in CT it was illegal to sell a car (private or dealer) & NOT tell the buyer that is had problems.
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Aug 14th 2005, 12:56 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 766
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Good USA credit ratig worth anything in the UK

Barclays Bank were excellent. When I moved back in May I opened an account with them & applied for their Visa card & received one with quite a high limit within 2 weeks. I don't think your USA credit...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 9th 2005, 6:03 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 999
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Do you have to take a driving test again?

UK Licenses are valid until you are 65.

When (& if) you mailed yours back to DVLA was it to inform them that you no longer needed it because you were emigrating?

I kept my old paper licence...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 23rd 2005, 8:27 am
Replies: 6
Views: 909
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Opening UK bank account from Australia

Barclays also allow you to open an overseas account.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 23rd 2005, 8:19 am
Replies: 87
Views: 7,699
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Thinking about returning (yep, another one!)

jeremai:

20 years in Connecticut & 2 1/2 months back here in Cheltenham England & it's the BEST thing I did. Apart from some problems getting a National Insurance # for my American wife (caused by...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 23rd 2005, 8:03 am
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Car Insurance

I very much doubt it, I had a 20 year accident/claim free policy in the USA but it means "Nothing" back here in England. I had to start all over again with a ZERO No Claims bonus.

If you don't...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jul 21st 2005, 8:00 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,115
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Couple of questions

Prez.

All visa questions can be answered by going to the link below & searching around. You can also email them, if you do, be prerared for a wait before they answer.

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jul 21st 2005, 6:26 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,115
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Couple of questions

No, all I provided was a copy of a letter from my new employer & copy of our tennancy agreement.
Prior to coming home in May I hadn't set foot on English soil for 13 years.
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jul 20th 2005, 10:02 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,115
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Couple of questions

3) Visa question: I'm a little confused as to what type of visa I should apply for? Option A: As a spouse of a British citizen, do I get a 'special' visa that allows me to study/work there? We read...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 17th 2005, 7:24 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 690
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: diabetes care/presciptions

Np Garth, that's the beauty of this board.

You may need to get them New Glucose Meters to measure blood sugar as it's measured differently here.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 17th 2005, 7:20 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 119,650
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: Information for Returning British citizens

Great info as usual JAJ.

Re:
8. National Insurance number.

If you are a British citizen (and have a British citizen passport) you do not need a National Insurance number to work in the UK....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 17th 2005, 6:40 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 690
Posted By Bangers&Mash

Re: diabetes care/presciptions

Silverdragon is correct, and it does include the insulin pumps. Ask your mum to check around the area for a doctors surgery that has someone who specialises in diabetes. Depending on how long you...
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