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Forum: USA
Jun 21st 2007, 3:52 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By William Shaw

Cable/Broadband/Telephone - any good?

I'm moving to Westport Ct in July and wandered if anyone can give me some guidance on the best providers of Cable TV/Broadband/Telephone.

Is it relatively cheap and a good service? Is Wireless...
Forum: USA
Jun 21st 2007, 3:41 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,367
Posted By William Shaw

Re: New member, just moved to CT

Welcome!
I will also shortly be moving to Connecticut (Westport) in 3 weeks. Just had my positive US Embassy Interview yesterday.
Glad to here that there are normal people about...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 22nd 2007, 4:52 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 12,004
Posted By William Shaw

Re: Chances of Visa Interview rejection?

Just received approval from the USCIS
(does a little dance)
Now for the interview...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 11th 2007, 10:55 am
Replies: 10
Views: 12,004
Posted By William Shaw

Chances of Visa Interview rejection?

Hello there

I am hoping to receive USCIS approval for my L1A Visa application next week. Assuming that this is the case, I will need to schedule an appointment with the US Embassy in London to get...
Forum: USA
Jan 10th 2007, 3:58 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,633
Posted By William Shaw

Au Pairs in America

I understand that agencies for Au Pairs are government controlled in order to ensure proper standards/visas etc.

I had also heard that the only way that these agencies can help you find an Au Pair...
Forum: USA
Oct 27th 2006, 2:49 pm
Replies: 112
Views: 3,745
Posted By William Shaw

Unhappy Re: Freeeeeeezing.

Is it so bad? I am moving with my family to Connecticut (from London) in July 2007. How cold is Freeeezing?
Forum: USA
Sep 20th 2006, 9:14 am
Replies: 433
Views: 18,452
Posted By William Shaw

Re: Would you do it again?

Thanks for all your comments, some heartening but mostly worrying.

I am quite fortunate in that I will be based in the US but still on a UK contract (25 days holiday), although I expect and want...
Forum: USA
Sep 19th 2006, 2:32 pm
Replies: 433
Views: 18,452
Posted By William Shaw

Re: Would you do it again?

What is "the system"?
Forum: USA
Sep 19th 2006, 1:35 pm
Replies: 433
Views: 18,452
Posted By William Shaw

Re: Would you do it again?

I have a wife and three small children (4, 2 and 3 month old boys). Our initial expectations are for a three year (minimum) adventure/experience of living in a different environment. I don't think...
Forum: USA
Sep 19th 2006, 1:26 pm
Replies: 433
Views: 18,452
Posted By William Shaw

Re: Would you do it again?

It all seems a bit bleak...What are the most striking downsides? Pressure? Money? Missing family? lack of friends? Opportunities?
Forum: USA
Sep 19th 2006, 11:08 am
Replies: 433
Views: 18,452
Posted By William Shaw

Would you do it again?

This forum is full of (generally good natured) observations about the frustrations of life as an expat in the States.

I am going through the process of moving my family to Connecticut in the...
Forum: USA
Jun 1st 2006, 11:35 am
Replies: 28
Views: 1,135
Posted By William Shaw

Leasing or Buying a Car

I am shortly moving to the US (Connecticut), for what will probably be a 3 year expat contract, and am trying to establish whether it would be better to buy or lease a car. I have a couple of...
Forum: USA
May 5th 2006, 8:17 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,744
Posted By William Shaw

Re: School Starting age Ct or NJ

Many thanks all (and Englishmum in particular).
W
Forum: USA
May 4th 2006, 2:35 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,744
Posted By William Shaw

Re: School Starting age Ct or NJ

I have tried to use the internet Celsius, but it is not as straightforward as you might imagine. I think that this is the internet anyway (but I may be wrong).
Forum: USA
May 4th 2006, 11:49 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,744
Posted By William Shaw

School Starting age Ct or NJ

Can anyone tell me at what age the Public Schools in the States (Particularly Connecticut or New Jersey) start enrolling children for Kindergarten/school?

I am looking to move to these areas next...
Forum: USA
Mar 10th 2006, 8:13 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,086
Posted By William Shaw

Wink Re: Country clubs in Jersey

Thanks all, a lot of good advice even if it seems as though we are going to be living a very quiet life! Either that or I'll have to put the kids to work early.

Do they allow 4 year olds to do...
Forum: USA
Mar 9th 2006, 2:59 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,086
Posted By William Shaw

Country clubs in Jersey

I am planning on moving to the Tri-state area from London and am very interested in New Jersey (particularly Essex County). I have always liked the idea of Golf and country clubs that the whole...
Forum: USA
Mar 7th 2006, 11:18 am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,265
Posted By William Shaw

Re: Advice on Moving to Connecticut/New Jersey

Thanks to everyone for your comments, a big help.
Any more advice is very welcome
Forum: USA
Mar 6th 2006, 1:02 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,265
Posted By William Shaw

Re: Advice on Moving to Connecticut/New Jersey

Many thanks Englishmum!
The first really useful information that we have had.
Forum: USA
Mar 6th 2006, 10:03 am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,265
Posted By William Shaw

Advice on Moving to Connecticut/New Jersey

I am thinking of taking up an offer to work in NYC, from London. I have a family with 3 very small children and was thinking of renting a house in Connecticut or New Jersey and commuting into...
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