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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 10th 2017, 11:30 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 913
Posted By budleigh

Re: Budleigh - N600 questions

Thanks Rete, Passport lapses/losses are a definite consideration.

With the fees going up in such large increments we probably shouldn't leave it too long. I will take a look at the other thread...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 10th 2017, 11:22 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 913
Posted By budleigh

Re: Budleigh - N600 questions

Thanks Ian, I think it is the N-600 though, https://www.uscis.gov/n-600 to apply for citizenship certificate.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 10th 2017, 7:58 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 913
Posted By budleigh

Budleigh - N600 questions

I became a naturalized US citizen last Thursday, with my husband due to attend his oath ceremony next Thursday.
We have 3 kids all born in the UK, oldest is 15. The kids automatically became...
Forum: USA
Oct 18th 2012, 7:44 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 4,129
Posted By budleigh

Re: From London to the Bay, SJ

My daughter was also 6 when we moved, she joined the school in the final term of kindergarten and was really annoyed to be practicing forming letters when she had been at school nearly 2 years at...
Forum: USA
Oct 18th 2012, 4:09 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 4,129
Posted By budleigh

Re: From London to the Bay, SJ

We moved to CA over Easter just over 2 years ago. We actually flew Easter day (4th April) which I remember made the UK tax return quite straightforward!

The kids finished up the term in their UK...
Forum: USA
Oct 18th 2012, 3:05 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 4,129
Posted By budleigh

Re: From London to the Bay, SJ

I would second East bay and particularly Danville too. My husband works in Fremont but the house prices and schools in the San Ramon Valley school district are very attractive to families prepared to...
Forum: USA
Apr 16th 2012, 11:27 pm
Replies: 130
Views: 10,676
Posted By budleigh

Re: How much is rent?

We are in the East Bay in Danville and currently pay $3500 for detached 5-bed, 3300 sqft house.
good luck :fingerscrossed:
Forum: USA
Jun 21st 2011, 5:43 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 7,293
Posted By budleigh

Re: Driving test California

I found this useful: http://www.bobsaid.com/dmv/btw_test/index.htm when I did mine last year.
Make sure you check everything is working on your car before you go. There is nothing more annoying...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 12th 2011, 9:44 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 8,543
Posted By budleigh

Re: URGENT Travel to UK tomorrow but greencard now in production can I get back in?

UPDATE:

As expected I had no problems getting on the plane. At immigration I came through with the L2 visa. The POE officer reminded me that my visa was close to expiring (July)
I told him we...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 6th 2011, 4:13 am
Replies: 45
Views: 8,543
Posted By budleigh

URGENT Travel to UK tomorrow but greencard now in production can I get back in?

Hi
I am booked to fly back to the UK tomorrow for a funeral early next week. I am traveling on my own, my husband and children are staying in the US.
We heard today that our greencards are now...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Sep 15th 2010, 5:55 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,880
Posted By budleigh

Re: Green Card Application and travel restrictions

Just trying to gain some more info on the procedure, not easy when you are out of the loop with the lawyers and with a busy husband who like most travels and works very long hours.

I would love...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Sep 15th 2010, 5:13 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,880
Posted By budleigh

Green Card Application and travel restrictions

Hi,
We've been here now for 5 months on L1a/L2 visa, we are in the process of applying for greencards, medicals done, paperwork has gone backwards and forwards a few times with corrections but...
Forum: USA
Sep 15th 2010, 4:53 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,069
Posted By budleigh

Re: How long, on average, does the shipping crate take to get through customs?

Ours took a week but we are on the West Coast.
Forum: USA
Sep 11th 2010, 3:58 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 3,058
Posted By budleigh

Re: Memories of Sept 11th, 2001

9 years ago we had just flown back from a holiday in Maderia the day before. I was seven months pregnant with my first baby, I had had an awful dream about being in the car with my husband driving...
Forum: USA
Jul 21st 2010, 5:26 am
Replies: 48
Views: 9,159
Posted By budleigh

Re: Moving to San Jose, Ca. in 8 weeks - What should I worry about?

Things to start now:

start cancelling post/removing details from mailing lists as it arrives, it is virtually impossible to do this in one sitting so the sooner you start the better

do the...
Forum: USA
Jul 14th 2010, 12:23 am
Replies: 26
Views: 4,808
Posted By budleigh

Re: Pleasanton CA

We started off with Pleasanton in mind earlier this year but couldn't find a decent 4 or 5 bed rental property for love nor money! we did look round a few very expensive and very scruffy rentals...
Forum: USA
Jun 11th 2010, 10:18 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 7,602
Posted By budleigh

Re: Transferring money and no claims bonus

And another little update just received a $5 starbucks giftcard from State Farm as a 'token of appreciation for our business' Result!

Love all the appreciation in this country
easily pleased me :D
Forum: USA
Jun 10th 2010, 8:11 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,397
Posted By budleigh

End of our first school term/year quick summary

Both my kids (8 & 6) finished school for the summer today. They have been in school since Spring Break and I'm so relieved it has gone so well, my biggest worry about the whole move really.

I'm...
Forum: USA
Jun 4th 2010, 11:44 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 7,602
Posted By budleigh

Re: Transferring money and no claims bonus

Just coming on here to post about our car insurance! so will reply here instead.

We have just today taken out an auto insurance policy for two cars and renters insurance with State Farm. We showed...
Forum: USA
May 27th 2010, 2:33 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,988
Posted By budleigh

Re: Brits in San Francisco? Homesick friends needed

Hi,
I'm in the East Bay area, we moved here from the UK at the beginning of April. I am home with a 4 year old and have 2 school age children also. please feel free to email me :)
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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 26th 2010, 8:31 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,422
Posted By budleigh

Re: L1A - Embassy appointment on Monday

Great news Congratulations!! :thumbsup:
hope it is all plain sailing from this point on.
Good luck :)
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Forum: USA
May 5th 2010, 1:57 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,794
Posted By budleigh

Re: schooling

It really does depend on the school. We have been here (CA East Bay) for 4 weeks, my 6 year old was placed in Kindergarten despite having moved from being most of the way through Year 1 in the UK. ...
Forum: USA
May 2nd 2010, 3:56 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 666
Posted By budleigh

Re: recomend calling cards to france

Another vote for Skype if that is an option, we have used it to call abroad a lot since arriving here and call rate has been excellent.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 29th 2010, 3:47 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,122
Posted By budleigh

Re: Our Shipment has arrived - at last!!

ooooo I'm so jealous!! enjoy the unpacking :-) ours is due into the port in 11 days and then who knows how long after that before it arrives. Until then my craigslist addiction continues and we are...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 27th 2010, 12:55 am
Replies: 20
Views: 9,138
Posted By budleigh

Re: Can I buy readymade pastry over here?

great thanks, must just be me then! I've tried Safeway and Trader Joes but will have another look. :thumbup: after attempting to make my own from scratch the other day with no rolling pin with...
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