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Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Nov 23rd 2005, 6:16 pm

Replies: 44

I don't have time for this

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Posted By surfcat

Re: I don't have time for this

Given time and counselling I'm sure that you will eventually get over this.

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Nov 23rd 2005, 9:41 am

Replies: 7

Is there an interview for I-751

Views: 1,328

Posted By surfcat

Re: Is there an interview for I-751

I had to do an interview when I got the conditional Green Card and then another (a few days ago in fact) where I had the conditions removed.

It is no big deal other than inconvenient. The whole...

Forum: Marriage Based Visas

Oct 3rd 2005, 10:08 am

Replies: 49

From one queue to another!!!!! What an American nightmare!!!

Views: 2,601

Posted By surfcat

Re: From one queue to another!!!!! What an American nightmare!!!

After a few years of waiting you get used to it but if something as trivial as red tape puts you off living in the US then you might as well give up now.

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Oct 3rd 2005, 8:34 am

Replies: 18

Keeping UK bank account when in USA & Buying $'s

Views: 1,339

Posted By surfcat

Re: Keeping UK bank account when in USA & Buying $'s

A primary residence (your main home) is not subject to capital gains in either the US or UK.

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Oct 2nd 2005, 4:13 pm

Replies: 18

Keeping UK bank account when in USA & Buying $'s

Views: 1,339

Posted By surfcat

Re: Keeping UK bank account when in USA & Buying $'s

If the money came from selling a primary residence then it wouldn't be taxable in either the US or UK.

I am presuming there is no tax payable just for bringing money in to the country?

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Oct 2nd 2005, 7:29 am

Replies: 18

Keeping UK bank account when in USA & Buying $'s

Views: 1,339

Posted By surfcat

Re: Keeping UK bank account when in USA & Buying $'s

I didn't realise that. I'll try and think things through a bit more before posting on here.

I know that if you are non-UK resident you are not liable for UK tax on interest on UK bank accounts.
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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Oct 2nd 2005, 7:22 am

Replies: 4

Case Status Problem

Views: 434

Posted By surfcat

Re: Case Status Problem

Thanks for this information. I thought it was strange that my case number was not recognised by the system but I guess from your reply that this is not unusual.

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Oct 2nd 2005, 7:20 am

Replies: 4

Case Status Problem

Views: 434

Posted By surfcat

Re: Case Status Problem

A little more patience just about sums it up!

Admittedly the only reason I started looking into it is because I happened to look at the processing times and they are shrinking rapidly for this...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Oct 2nd 2005, 4:03 am

Replies: 18

Keeping UK bank account when in USA & Buying $'s

Views: 1,339

Posted By surfcat

Re: Keeping UK bank account when in USA & Buying $'s

There is no problem keeping a UK bank account and there is the advantage of not having to pay tax on the interest.

My online UK bank account is actually easier to maintain and keep in touch with...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Oct 2nd 2005, 3:56 am

Replies: 4

Case Status Problem

Views: 434

Posted By surfcat

Case Status Problem

I am waiting for my I-751 to be processed by NSC.

I submitted the paperwork on March 09, 2005 and according to the latest processing time information my case should have been processed by now.
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