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Forum: Australia
May 9th 2011, 1:38 am
Replies: 0
Views: 601
Posted By derson

The Circle - Channel Ten - Friday 6th May

Hi all, long shot but here goes....

Did anyone record 'The Circle' on Ten on Friday? My daughter was on it and we had no idea it was being shown then! It was one of the little pre-records shown...
Forum: Australia
Oct 28th 2010, 2:23 am
Replies: 38
Views: 5,736
Posted By derson

Re: Initial Advice on Arrival in Oz

Actually I made Medicare one of the first things I got sorted, even though I was still covered by travel insurance at the time (an aussie policy), together with joining Ambulance Victoria. Medicare...
Forum: Australia
Oct 27th 2010, 2:14 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 5,736
Posted By derson

Re: Initial Advice on Arrival in Oz

Couple more thoughts :

If possible, renew passports before you leave if they are getting close to expiry. Will save a load of hassle trying to do it when you get here.

Don't pick up a mobile...
Forum: Australia
Oct 22nd 2010, 7:01 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,906
Posted By derson

Re: Moving to Australia but working for UK company

I'm in exactly the same situation, working for my old UK employer until the end of the year, getting paid in pounds.

Aside from the ex-rate the only downside has been when trying to get finance on...
Forum: Australia
Oct 22nd 2010, 6:10 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 5,736
Posted By derson

Re: Initial Advice on Arrival in Oz

I second the sleep and car recommendation - although it depends if you're in the city or not for the car, you might get away with public transport???? I've been here 2 weeks and am still a bit...
Forum: USA
Jan 3rd 2009, 5:14 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 8,285
Posted By derson

Re: Possible move with family to New York

Yup, the 'Window Shopping Only' Mall in SH I'm guessing?
Forum: USA
Jan 3rd 2009, 4:22 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 8,285
Posted By derson

Re: Possible move with family to New York

How do, I live in NJ and work in midtown Manhattan and have done for the best part of 2 years now. I have 2 kids, 3 and 4.5 yrs old.

Not too much I can add to what has been said already - a lot...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 13th 2008, 4:55 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 4,111
Posted By derson

Re: UK TV

Well, I used to be a huge fan of www.thebox.bz but now I absolutely swear by www.tvcatchup.com - fantastic site. Basically an online freeview PVR....
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 24th 2008, 5:28 am
Replies: 21
Views: 5,123
Posted By derson

Re: New Assurance of Support Rules

We applied under the 138 general-skilled sponsor visa. My case officer told me that due to rule changes an AoS was no longer required as long as we were happy for them to grant the visa after Jan 1st...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 23rd 2008, 3:54 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 5,123
Posted By derson

Re: New Assurance of Support Rules

The AoS needs to be in the name of a current citizen or permanent resident, whether it be the sponsor or someone completely different.

Of course, your dad could pay the money to your sis who would...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 15th 2008, 3:27 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 5,123
Posted By derson

Re: New Assurance of Support Rules

We applied under 138 and now no longer have to pay the AoS. Good job I held off for a while....our case officer said if we were happy to have the visas granted after 1st Jan 2008 then AoS was no...
Forum: USA
Jan 11th 2008, 4:09 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,134
Posted By derson

Re: Dumb question about ITIN form

Hi, I just filled out the form and got certified copies of our kids' passports and sent it off, without any tax returns or anything like that. 6-8 weeks later they each had an ITIN number.
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 19th 2007, 5:35 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,342
Posted By derson

Re: Husband Risks all to watch Colchester Utd

As an ex-pat from Colchester - and a Colchester United fan - can I say that your husband is a legend. If you're ever in New York I'll have a pint ready for him and he can be member #2 in the NY Col U...
Forum: USA
Jul 16th 2007, 9:06 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,797
Posted By derson

Re: Driving in New Jersey area?

How do, get down to the local MVC and register for an exam permit within 60 days of arriving and you'll only need to take the theory test to get your NJ license. Any longer than that and you'll need...
Forum: USA
Jul 3rd 2007, 2:49 am
Replies: 93
Views: 5,948
Posted By derson

Re: Move to NJA

How do,

We still own our house in Colchester and rent it out - didn't fancy giving up our property in the UK as we may return in the future (although that looks less likely as time goes by!).

I...
Forum: USA
Jul 2nd 2007, 8:37 am
Replies: 93
Views: 5,948
Posted By derson

Re: Move to NJA

Hi braintreegirl, I'm from Colchester, Essex and now living in Hoboken, NJ with the missus and kids. Please let me know if I can help at all with the move (we did it a few months ago and it's my...
Forum: USA
Jan 21st 2007, 10:18 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,370
Posted By derson

Re: Living in New York

Allo and welcome!
Forum: USA
Jan 18th 2007, 11:20 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,389
Posted By derson

Re: Any other Brit Mums in NYC?

Hi Giraffe! Me, the missus and 2 nippers (2.5yrs and 15 months) are moving to Hoboken the beginning of March. Drop us a PM and I'm sure you could meet us (or the wife and kids at least!) - you can...
Forum: USA
Dec 29th 2006, 12:31 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,707
Posted By derson

Re: Essex, UK to NY, USA....

Hi IWO, I finally managed to get logged back on here and reply!

Well the move is happening in 2-3 months, and my company are paying for the first month's accommodation in a furnished apartment....
Forum: USA
Dec 12th 2006, 8:15 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,707
Posted By derson

Re: Essex, UK to NY, USA....

Hi IWantOne!

Actually we did hop over to Hoboken last weekend and I thought it looked really nice, we were only put off by the crazy house rental prices. Seeing as the missus will be at home with...
Forum: USA
Dec 11th 2006, 3:57 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,707
Posted By derson

Re: Essex, UK to NY, USA....

I'm in NY at the moment working for a week and had a chance to get out to LI at the weekend. The commute seems reasonable, what I'm used to in the UK anyway.

Can you recommend any other...
Forum: USA
Dec 5th 2006, 2:52 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,707
Posted By derson

Re: Essex, UK to NY, USA....

Hi Jerseygirl, thanks for the message.

I wasn't looking to buy initially but to rent out our UK property and rent once over there. Once I go I'll be committed for at least a year and a half to 2...
Forum: USA
Dec 5th 2006, 1:50 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,707
Posted By derson

Essex, UK to NY, USA....

How do, just been told I'm being transferred to our New York office so thought I'd register here and try and get some advice from the expats!

I'll be moving out there with my missus and 2 kids (1...
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