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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 23rd 2025, 7:24 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,639
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: UKC/Green Card Holder moved to UK, less than one year but more than six mont

Yes, he got his GC through me, we've been married 30 years, and moved to the USA in 2008, but recently relocated back to the UK for various reasons. His current GC expires in 2028. It's less the GC...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 22nd 2025, 8:51 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,639
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Post UKC/Green Card Holder moved to UK, less than one year but more than six months

My husband is a UKC and has held a GC since 2008. We relocated to the UK in May 2024 to renovate our house. Our US residence was a rental which ended up pricing us out of ability to remain there,...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 22nd 2024, 8:42 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: Visa Validation

When they validated my Returning Resident visa, it was valid for 90 days. When I applied, I gave them the date I intended to travel (which was quite a ways in the future) and they gave a validity...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 15th 2024, 11:38 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,853
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: Renting or buying from overseas

When we relocated, AirBnb for long-term rental worked for us. Granted, we already own our house in the UK but are doing extensive renovations, so knew that we needed somewhere decent and nearby for...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
May 31st 2024, 12:32 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: BRP not at post office?

I received my BRP this morning. The Post Office where it was sent rang me and we went to collect it. Easy process. I'm curious, though, that my 'type of permit' is SETTLEMENT. Is this what the use as...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 22nd 2024, 8:07 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,633
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: Sending electric bikes to UK from USA - best companies to use

I had that problem as the UK deems most eBikes as a 'motor vehicle' if it has any kind of throttle. If they are pedal assist ONLY they can be shipped with the batteries separated from the bikes. They...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
May 16th 2024, 10:01 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: BRP not at post office?

UPDATE: Good Morning,

Further to our previous emails, the technical team have now resolved the issue preventing the production of your BRP. Your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) has been produced...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
May 15th 2024, 7:28 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: BRP not at post office?

I received my reply this morning. Apparently there has been a delay in creating BRPs right now. So anyone else in a similar issue might find their ability to travel a little 'iffy'

Good Morning,
...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
May 14th 2024, 7:42 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: BRP not at post office?

Thank you, BIP. I've saved my boarding card from the flight and I do intend to naturalise when it's allowed (three years from entry?)
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
May 14th 2024, 7:32 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

BRP not at post office?

Has anyone had difficulties collecting their BRP? My ILE/ILR visa is valid 21/03/2024-19/06/2024. I arrived on 02 May 2024 and went through where I spoke to an agent (although he didn't actually...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 16th 2024, 3:51 am
Replies: 1
Views: 812
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: Shipping Companies

Almost all shipping companies will allow you do take part of a container. We got five quotes and chose the one which suited us best (from USA-UK).

Some use a Lift Van (a large wooden box which...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 15th 2024, 7:40 am
Replies: 35
Views: 6,435
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: Returning to UK after 7 years in US

I don't have personal experience of the current NHS but my Mum-in-Law has been in and out of hospital the past few years and is currently living at home and has carers come in three times a day. ...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 15th 2024, 4:36 am
Replies: 35
Views: 6,435
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: Returning to UK after 7 years in US

I can't help with decisions, but we are moving back to UK from west coast USA for similar reasons (although we still own our house outright/no mortgage in the UK) I work for a hospital and my medical...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 7th 2024, 5:53 am
Replies: 16
Views: 4,146
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: feeling the stress getting ready to move back to the UK ( Scotland)

We are moving back but we have the advantage of already owning our property but it's been let out for the past 15 years, and needs some serious renovation work. We also will have the 12 weeks or so...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Mar 2nd 2024, 4:57 am
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: Returning Resident ILE going for Citizenship?

thank you. For a brief moment I was worried they might stop me when I go in (in two months' time)
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Mar 2nd 2024, 3:05 am
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: Returning Resident ILE going for Citizenship?

I just received an update from the Home Office. At first glance, it was a little frightening. But I expect it's because they did the right thing and actually just overturned their original decision...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 18th 2024, 3:25 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: Shipping company quote confusion - help!

Lift Vans are wooden shipping crates (https://www.iwiproducts.com/products/moving-storage/lift-vans.htm).....

We got quotes from Laser International, Schumacher Logistics, Rainier Overseas...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 18th 2024, 7:08 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: Shipping company quote confusion - help!

We have been playing the same game with shippers from the west coast of the USA to the UK (to Kent) and wanted full service, packing, door to door. there were a number of variable, most...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 16th 2024, 4:21 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,277
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: Mobile Phone Provider question

Thank you for that feedback!! We are now weighing up O2 vs EE. Keeping our USA number for a couple of months to get settled, but will likely cancel midsummer as not worth the extra expense.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 14th 2024, 2:21 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,277
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: Mobile Phone Provider question

Mine is a USA model without the physical SIM capability.

Is it possible to call 0845 type numbers from WhatsApp? Currently we are able to call from the USA to any UK number (aside from the Home...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 13th 2024, 2:45 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,277
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Cool Mobile Phone Provider question

Hi all,
I know it will entirely depend on region for who has the best coverage.... the options are overwhelming!

I'm looking at doing a sim-only deal (and has to be e-sim as I have an iPhone 15...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 31st 2024, 2:31 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 877
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Medication and finding a GP

So i have a chronic cardiac condition (an arrhythmia) which is controlled with two medications, for which I need to see my cardiologist every six months to confirm it's still doing OK and not...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jan 20th 2024, 4:50 am
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: Returning Resident ILE going for Citizenship?

Thank you for the quick and concise answers! It helps immensely.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jan 20th 2024, 3:58 am
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By SkiBoySpouse

Re: Returning Resident ILE going for Citizenship?

Thank you, BIP! Just the information I was after for my entry.

And just confirming the 17 years of residency I had before moving to the USA for 15 years do not count towards naturalization? And...
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