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Forum: USA
May 1st 2023, 6:10 am
Replies: 38
Views: 9,853
Posted By Sq25394

Re: Dual Driving Licences

A small but still a benefit is it helps to get on to government gateway website as it’s a valid proof of ID and can help prove who you are.
Forum: USA
May 1st 2023, 5:48 am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,407
Posted By Sq25394

Re: Selling UK House - Tax implications

I received recent advise as I had something similar.

you have an allowance of $250k and if jointly owned eg with your partner becomes $500k.

the exchange rate at date of purchase is used.
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Forum: USA
Mar 15th 2023, 12:55 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
Posted By Sq25394

Re: UK to US funds transfer - best rate and method

Thanks for your input and ideas.
Forum: USA
Mar 14th 2023, 2:54 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
Posted By Sq25394

UK to US funds transfer - best rate and method

I am looking to transfer some money from my bank account in the UK to the US.

I could use my bank but as it’s a largish sum I’d prefer to get the best rate possible.

I’d appreciate any...
Forum: USA
Nov 8th 2022, 7:07 am
Replies: 23
Views: 5,905
Posted By Sq25394

Re: Selling UK property

I just need to meet that 2/5 rule and ensure I exit the house before Aug 24 to get the joint tax relief.
Forum: USA
Nov 8th 2022, 6:57 am
Replies: 23
Views: 5,905
Posted By Sq25394

Re: Selling UK property

interesting and thanks.

so I bought the house in 2009, let out in November last year, we moved to US in Aug 21. We will sell the house before August 24 to keep in line with Glasgowgirl 2 out of 5...
Forum: USA
Nov 7th 2022, 10:49 am
Replies: 23
Views: 5,905
Posted By Sq25394

Re: Selling UK property

what date do you mean be originated? The date I took the original mortgage, latest 5 year (current) mortgage or date I emigrated?
Forum: USA
Nov 7th 2022, 10:47 am
Replies: 23
Views: 5,905
Posted By Sq25394

Re: Selling UK property

Thank you for your insight.

It was our main residence so I’ve got until Aug 2024 to off load the house which I plan to do. It’s worth a fair bit but I believe the x-rate should improve,...
Forum: USA
Nov 7th 2022, 2:31 am
Replies: 1,097
Views: 413,588
Posted By Sq25394

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

it was a pain but with a uk passport, uk drivers license and NI # I would hope you can get it setup. But I’ve not read the whole thread.
Forum: USA
Nov 7th 2022, 1:43 am
Replies: 1,097
Views: 413,588
Posted By Sq25394

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

Trying downloading form HMRC NI38

this is how I completed the form to keep up class 2 and is posted.

to work out how many years you have to pay you’ll need gateway access or have your UK...
Forum: USA
Nov 7th 2022, 12:38 am
Replies: 23
Views: 5,905
Posted By Sq25394

Selling UK property

Hello all,

We moved over here 15 months ago and just got our GCs.

we’re renting a house waiting for values to go down, credit score to go up and obviously watch interest rates do their thing....
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 18th 2022, 3:01 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 7,647
Posted By Sq25394

Re: Upcoming L1A interview

If you lose your job linked to L1A you can use your EAD for another job but your original employer can revoke 140, and if it’s less than 180 since filing 485 you’ll be out of status.

OP has...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 18th 2022, 2:25 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 7,647
Posted By Sq25394

Re: Upcoming L1A interview

I took the advice of the company’s immigration lawyer after submitting AOS/PR and didn’t leave. He made it clear. What’s the point of applying for AP if you can freely travel on an L1A?

But...
Forum: USA
Oct 18th 2022, 1:54 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 4,185
Posted By Sq25394

Re: UK expat in the US - tax & reporting

On the subject of ISAs, once paying US taxes I was highly advised by both US and UK tax accountants to exit them. They’re not viewed favorably and for some reason tracker funds too.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 18th 2022, 1:41 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 7,647
Posted By Sq25394

Re: Upcoming L1A interview

you can leave the US with a L1A but you cannot leave the US with an adjustment of status for GC ongoing, you will void the process and have to repeat.

if in doubt check immigration lawyer
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 18th 2022, 1:32 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 7,647
Posted By Sq25394

Re: Upcoming L1A interview

No, with a L1A visa you’ve already satisfied the PERM status that is required with most other visas so no need for employer to post your position publicly 😁.

I’d ask them to file 140/485...
Forum: USA
Oct 18th 2022, 10:39 am
Replies: 45
Views: 7,265
Posted By Sq25394

Re: value of the pound against the Dollar

Liz is starting to saying 'no commitment '
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 18th 2022, 10:34 am
Replies: 55
Views: 7,647
Posted By Sq25394

Re: Upcoming L1A interview

Did the same thing: l1a then employer filed for a GC upon arriving

lawyer did file 140 & 485 at the same time 485 isn't considered until the 140 is approved. Filed mine in Nov last year, ...
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