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Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Oct 6th 2021, 1:03 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 475
Posted By Palmer30

Texas Name Change

Hello,

My wife (USC) and I (UKC with GC) have recently moved to Texas. We previously lived in the UK for a number of years where we got married.

Now in Texas, my wife wants to change her...
Forum: USA
Jul 30th 2020, 1:27 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 7,500
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Texas Driving License

Wow, sounds like a painful process, I hope you manage to get it sorted soon. Just out of interest, how soon did you manage to get an appointment?

I have began the booking process this week and...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jul 29th 2020, 1:46 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,885
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Awaiting Green Card

I must admit, the first thing I checked was for errors! Thankfully, it all looks good!

I hope you managed to get yours sorted out easily. I have heard the nightmare stories of cards arriving with...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jul 28th 2020, 8:49 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,885
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Awaiting Green Card

Just to update this thread and perhaps restore some confidence to anyone else in the same position as me; 59 days after entering the US at the POE, I have received my physical card in the mail today!...
Forum: USA
Jul 27th 2020, 1:19 am
Replies: 21
Views: 7,500
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Texas Driving License

Thankyou very much for your reply. I will check out Fort Worth Megacenter and the online skills course.

I would like to get a learners permit first so that I can drive with my wife in the car...
Forum: USA
Jul 27th 2020, 1:13 am
Replies: 21
Views: 7,500
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Texas Driving License

I was under the impression as an LPR, I am not allowed to drive on my UK license in Texas for the first 90 days (I think that was the timeline). If I was here temporarily, I would be able to do this
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2020, 8:56 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 7,500
Posted By Palmer30

Texas Driving License

Hello all,

Currently living in Dallas and absolutely love it! Arrived here on a IR-1 visa at the end of May and despite deciding to move from the UK>USA during a global pandemic, everything has...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jul 1st 2020, 3:16 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,885
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Awaiting Green Card

Thanks for the information.

I didn't really have a choice with my SSN. As we all know, its very difficult to do certain things in the US without one. I explained my situation to the person on the...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jun 30th 2020, 7:23 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,885
Posted By Palmer30

Awaiting Green Card

Hello,

I arrived in the US just over 5 weeks ago via DFW airport on an IR-1 visa. I ticked the box on my DS260 to have my SSN and Green Card sent to my address and I also paid the Green Card...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jun 13th 2020, 7:00 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,672
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Large White Envelope

Thanks for your help.
I have managed to open a bank account without my SSN. Bank of America were very helpful. (My USC wife banks with Bank of America which helped us massively)

Still waiting for...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 31st 2020, 8:05 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,672
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Large White Envelope

Landed in in Dallas yesterday. (Atfter a stressful COVID related flight!)

Very smooth process and CPB officers took no longer than 20minutes to do the necessary paperwork and review of my...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 24th 2020, 5:59 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,672
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Large White Envelope

We have health insurance arranged through my future employer.

Interesringly the officer asked the questions and must have been satisfied, as
he did not ask to see all the e-mails and...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 23rd 2020, 7:56 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,672
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Large White Envelope

Sorry, to touch on the domicile question - no my wife was not asked to provide evidence during our interview.

Interestingly, I was however asked what my plans were for employment once in the US...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 23rd 2020, 1:12 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,672
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Large White Envelope

My wife (USC sponsor) was able to get the password sent to her parents address in the US and then she was able to download the transcripts from the IRS website. I have heard that the US embassy can...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 23rd 2020, 12:06 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,672
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Large White Envelope

It was more than a sigh of relief, especially as we are also travelling next week! Hopefully there will not be a large que outside.

It was most unexpected and to be honest I have been very...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 23rd 2020, 11:41 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,672
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Large White Envelope

Yes, they responded and offered me a re-sealing appointment early next week.

I did not expect them to offer this as I was under the impression they were not accepting appointments of any kind so I...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 18th 2020, 7:30 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,672
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Large White Envelope

Many thanks for your replies.

I have contacted the embassy and awaiting a response. Fingers crossed!
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 17th 2020, 11:30 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,672
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Large White Envelope

I was under this impression too.

What you say above is correct. My documents arrived in a courier bag. Inside the bag was my passport sealed seperately and the large white (do not open) envelope.
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 17th 2020, 8:01 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,672
Posted By Palmer30

Large White Envelope

Hello,

Received my large white envelope following a successful interview in London a couple of months ago. Due to travel in two weeks time. CR-1.

The evelope has accidently been opened! (Dont...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 16th 2020, 5:15 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,822
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Awaiting Travel

Yep! Plus, the additional fee’s for the medical!
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 16th 2020, 2:40 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,822
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Awaiting Travel

I think I may have answered my own question.

Taken from the US Embassy website.
...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 16th 2020, 2:25 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,822
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Awaiting Travel

That is what I was thinking too.

So I gather from feedback that there is nothing formal from the US/US Embassy that is attainable or has been posted anywhere that I have missed, which gives any...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 16th 2020, 2:21 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,822
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Awaiting Travel

My apologies, you are correct. I checked my paperwork and UK police Certificates are valid for 12 months.
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 16th 2020, 2:19 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,822
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Awaiting Travel

This is a factor and had been on my mind. However, having a 1 year old daughter who would be travelling with us, one has to think about what the right thing to do is and putting her in harms way to...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 15th 2020, 5:14 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,822
Posted By Palmer30

Re: Awaiting Travel

Thanks, Rete. I did wonder if that was the case. If it does come to it, hopefully it will be as simple as extending the validity of the visa and I will not have to resubmit paperwork.

I have been...
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