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Forum: USA
Mar 19th 2015, 7:25 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,386
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: An Englishman in New York

Yes you can get Heinz beans, Ribena, Robinsons squash, Branston pickle, Twiglets, HP sauce etc although depending where you shop you may pay a premium for it.

I miss decent milk, bread, bacon and...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 10th 2010, 8:11 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,444
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: New/ I Want New York!

It depends, one of my friends works in Connecticut and lives in Manhattan.
He shares an apartment with 3 Americans and has a great time. I am single and live by myself in Manhattan. Don't listen...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 6th 2010, 10:32 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,288
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Manchester United coming to the US...

Sod that, Tottenham coming to New York at the end of July is all that matters :thumbup:
Forum: USA
Oct 28th 2009, 5:02 am
Replies: 119
Views: 8,894
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: USA graduate trainee positions

Worked for an Investment Bank in the UK and got transferred to New York on an L1 visa. Loads of Brits in NYC, 80% of my friends here don't have degrees.

As for your views on the UK going down the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 1st 2009, 7:16 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,069
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Living/working in the US

Take a look at Camp America. That will give you the chance to work in America at a kids camp for a few months and then travel for a month after.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 1st 2009, 7:08 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,069
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Living/working in the US

Its a gamble, they may get caught or they may not.

I honestly don't recommend coming over to find work in bars. You will find that its who you know will get you a bar position illegally rather...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Oct 1st 2009, 6:59 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,069
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Living/working in the US

Pretty much every Irish bar in New York has illegal Irish bar staff working in it. Its an unwritten rule that you don't ask them how they are in America but if you become close to them they tell you...
Forum: USA
Jun 4th 2009, 3:20 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,743
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: T-Mobile in the US compared to the UK

When I moved here I was with T-Mobile UK, when I went to T-Mobile USA they told me that having good payment history in the UK with T-Mobile UK didn't mean anything and they don't take it into...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 4th 2009, 4:02 am
Replies: 22
Views: 4,948
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: L1-A JFK Passport Control

I was told by my firms laywers to always carry your 'notice of approval' with you because the immigration officer has a right to see it.

I have heard of some horror stories of people who didn't...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 17th 2009, 8:09 am
Replies: 14
Views: 892
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Visiting New York

Just curious to why you assume pejpm1 would be on a B-1 or B-2?

I used to do the same from London to Los Angeles. Sometimes the immigration officer would ask the purpose of my visit, sometimes...
Forum: USA
Jan 6th 2009, 1:16 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,362
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: I've got a job offer! Help!

Yes you could. I pay $1850 for a one bed apartment in Manhattan and know other Brits who pay the same.

I got transferred over here from London in April last year and you will be fine on $90k, as...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 6th 2009, 1:09 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 4,342
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: anyone watching homeland security usa??

I saw it. I honestly didn't think people like that Swiss girl existed, I was wrong. That was a lesson on how not to enter the USA.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 31st 2008, 2:22 am
Replies: 63
Views: 4,383
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Lapsed visa waiver - will I be allowed to leave?

It wasn't, it was US immigration.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 31st 2008, 12:15 am
Replies: 63
Views: 4,383
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Lapsed visa waiver - will I be allowed to leave?

Positive, unless Virgin Atlantic employees now dress like US Border or whatever they are called. The immigration check actually came after the final airline check as you are about to board. They had...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 30th 2008, 8:55 am
Replies: 63
Views: 4,383
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Lapsed visa waiver - will I be allowed to leave?

I flew back to the UK for Christmas on 23rd December and US Immigration were scanning the passports of everyone on our plane as you entered the jetway to board. Maybe the days of not clearing US...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 3rd 2008, 10:07 am
Replies: 53
Views: 24,625
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Intercompany Transfer L1-B Visa & Degree

She sounds a bit of an idiot to be honest. Is she an immigration lawyer or just a 'specialist'? As long as you get a good law firm putting together your petition and your move is genuine (ie, you...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 3rd 2008, 9:44 am
Replies: 53
Views: 24,625
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Intercompany Transfer L1-B Visa & Degree

Tell her to file an individual petition for you if she still says you need a degree for a blanket.
Mine took 4 weeks, thats from filing date to having my passport back to me at home with the L1...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 3rd 2008, 6:50 am
Replies: 53
Views: 24,625
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Intercompany Transfer L1-B Visa & Degree

Can't you just get them to file an individual one for you?
I am on an L1-B and have been working in NYC since April. No degree and 4 A-levels. The firm I work for (investment bank) told me I...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 4th 2008, 9:08 am
Replies: 9
Views: 784
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Landed on 42nd Street!!!

Welcome

When I arrived 7 months back I was put in a corporate apartment on 48th Street. It took a while to sink in that NYC was now my home but time has flown by. It now feels as though I have...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Sep 15th 2008, 10:04 am
Replies: 4
Views: 739
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: L1B Petition underway...what next?

This is from the info I received from my company lawyers when I got my L1-B in January:

Everyone has to fill out DS-156

Form DS-157 must be completed by males aged 16 to 45 as well as by all...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 25th 2008, 9:44 am
Replies: 3
Views: 5,148
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Do I need Medical for L1 Visa?

Medical = no

Police Clearance = only if you have been arrested and/or convicted. Takes up to 40 days to obtain a UK Subject Access report to provide to the embassy.

If you have been...
Forum: USA
Aug 17th 2008, 6:48 am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,562
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: HSBC premier ATM fees

When I moved here, my employer set-up my HSBC Premier US accounts for me and upgraded my existing UK HSBC accounts to Premier. I haven't paid any ATM fees with either the UK or US cards. Its very...
Forum: USA
Jul 13th 2008, 5:52 am
Replies: 103
Views: 8,203
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Moving alone- how isolating is it?

I moved over here by myself in April. I am 28 and got transferred to New York by the bank I worked for in London.

It was pretty daunting coming over here not really knowing anyone. I am sure...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
May 29th 2008, 5:27 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,065
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Interview Tomorrow!!

If you are on a blanket then you need to pay $500 (think thats right) for the anti fraud fee.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 18th 2008, 2:50 am
Replies: 46
Views: 3,403
Posted By Off2NYC

Re: Help - L1B Visa?

You don't need a degree for an L1-A so your HR dept are wrong (they usually are, mine usually is!!)

I moved to NYC last week on an L1-B, I don't have a degree and had the same worries as you. ...
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