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Forum: USA
Aug 5th 2010, 9:46 am
Replies: 19
Views: 4,310
Posted By drifter

Re: Cost of living in Denver compared to Switzerland

So, thanks for the info.

As I see it, probably best to move in to a rental in boulder co., get sorted out after the move over the pond and look then.

Personally I liked Ned when I visited in...
Forum: Europe
Aug 2nd 2010, 6:19 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,888
Posted By drifter

Re: Leaving Switzerland with mixed feelings

There's a system here where anyone on a mon-settlement visa (L or B) pays all taxes at source. There's no option to do a tax return until you hit C permit (cue corrections from Swiss residents...
Forum: Europe
Aug 2nd 2010, 5:24 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,186
Posted By drifter

Re: Moving to Denver from Switzerland - looking for advice

Permanent. H1B.

As you've already asked in another post, my wife is a US citizen.

So, any thoughts?
Forum: USA
Aug 2nd 2010, 12:55 am
Replies: 19
Views: 4,310
Posted By drifter

Re: Cost of living in Denver compared to Switzerland

Thanks, Michael.

I found the source for the international comparisons; a UBS document, here;...
Forum: Europe
Aug 1st 2010, 3:12 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,888
Posted By drifter

Post Leaving Switzerland with mixed feelings

I've lived in Switzerland for 8 of the last 11 years.

In that time, I lived and worked as a single guy in an engineering town near Zurich; got my doctorate whilst working in the hills; and...
Forum: USA
Aug 1st 2010, 2:57 am
Replies: 19
Views: 4,310
Posted By drifter

Cost of living in Denver compared to Switzerland

Has anyone made the move from Switzerland to Colorado?

I've been offered a job with about 75% of my Swiss salary in a town north of Denver (which I reckon equates to a bit of a pay rise, given...
Forum: Europe
Aug 1st 2010, 2:48 am
Replies: 17
Views: 4,456
Posted By drifter

Re: Switzerland

I use BE when I want to do serious stuff, like move from one side of the planet to the other or figure out just who I should be paying taxes to this year (4 countries last year, sheesh).

English...
Forum: Europe
Aug 1st 2010, 2:45 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,186
Posted By drifter

Question Moving to Denver from Switzerland - looking for advice

Has anyone made the move from Switzerland to Colorado?

Any suggestions on shippers from CH to USA? I can do the USA pickup from a freight forwarder (done that a few times now), but need a good...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 11th 2009, 2:42 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 409
Posted By drifter

Passport to Seattle from BC

just been asked to submit my passport to Seattle for my PR stamp!!!!!!

My employer is seething at the thought of me being stuck in country for a month, and the immigration consultant neglected to...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 12th 2009, 11:48 am
Replies: 14
Views: 24,318
Posted By drifter

Re: Flagpoling on foot at Peace Arch

Just had a PM asking me how this went. It was last July, so my memory is a little hazy. But basically it was your classic 'bark worse than the bite' border experience.

First of all, I gave up on...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 11th 2009, 2:01 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,118
Posted By drifter

Re: How do people cope...

I've seen this as well. HR and the lawyers have everything under control, they aren't nervous (why would they be?) and then forget to make calming noises to the poor person who has no idea what the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 10th 2009, 12:59 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,553
Posted By drifter

Re: Quick question on time between Medicals and PR.

I had mine early feb in BC and am trying not to climb the walls.

FWIW, here's the timeline, which I really should post on that thread;
job offer in early march 2008
BC PNP application made same...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 10th 2009, 12:52 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 386
Posted By drifter

Thumbs up Happy to recommend a Vancouver consultant

if anyone wants the contact of a decent Vancouver consultant, who has been

patient
helpful
ready to answer questions
precise
expensive


PM me.
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Mar 9th 2009, 10:00 am
Replies: 6
Views: 697
Posted By drifter

Re: Reality check - business immigration

OK, according to the wiki I need to be with the company for a year, and have specialist skills. Tick in both boxes.

Does anyone have any recent experience with L1 visas to add to this?
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Mar 9th 2009, 9:30 am
Replies: 6
Views: 697
Posted By drifter

Re: Reality check - business immigration

Yes, sorry, I meant DCF. As the USC is resident in the USA, that seems to be out of the question. I'll have a look at the CR-1.

With 3. I should have written...
3. Can I travel from Canada to the...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Mar 9th 2009, 9:15 am
Replies: 6
Views: 697
Posted By drifter

Reality check - business immigration

hi,

I's appreciate some thoughts on my predicament (and yes, I am getting professional advice as well)

I am a British Citizen, living in Canada on a TWP, working for a company who may or may...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 25th 2008, 4:51 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,963
Posted By drifter

Re: Canadian residency and marrying a US Citizen

OK. Just had a quick look at the DHS site.

Can we still take this route if we want to get married in the USA, and have me travel in from and then return to Canada for the actual ceremony?
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 25th 2008, 4:33 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,963
Posted By drifter

Re: Canadian residency and marrying a US Citizen

Thanks again.

I'm starting to see the benefit of maintaining the Canadian side of things. It also gives me some room for manoeuvre during salary negotiations...!

As far as I know from other...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 25th 2008, 4:30 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,963
Posted By drifter

Re: Canadian residency and marrying a US Citizen

Thanks for the quick reply - but...



What's an IR visa?
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 25th 2008, 2:55 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,963
Posted By drifter

Canadian residency and marrying a US Citizen

Just coming to the decision point for going the final stretch and converting a Canadian provincial nominee programme work permit into permanent residency.

Only problem is that my fiancée is a US...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 1st 2008, 6:08 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By drifter

Re: Importing an American fiancée

I managed to make things worse...

I've just found out I've lost my passport. Ooops. I've shredded the apartment trying to find it. No luck. Not in the usual draw, which hasn't been touched for...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 29th 2008, 2:46 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By drifter

Re: Importing an American fiancée

figured...

Thanks anyway!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 29th 2008, 10:24 am
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By drifter

Question Importing an American fiancée

I couldn't think of a better way to put it...

BC just came through this last week with my PNP confirmation letter (9-10 weeks, for those desperately searching for info!). The OH2B is in the USA,...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 27th 2008, 8:05 am
Replies: 14
Views: 24,318
Posted By drifter

Re: Flagpoling on foot at Peace Arch

Thanks, Yoong.

The way things are going I might just stop being cheap and rent a car...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 27th 2008, 7:37 am
Replies: 14
Views: 24,318
Posted By drifter

Re: Flagpoling on foot at Peace Arch

I'll try the 351; sounds easier than the coaches.

Thanks!
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