Any long-term residents who emigrated as a child?
Apr 3rd 2008, 9:58 pm
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Re: Any long-term residents who emigrated as a child?
she has lived in the uk and when they were over at xmas with us in the uk they went all around her old stomping ground...enjoyed it all so much they have just booked tickets to go back again this summer. it's not a problem for me, my son and i don't live in each others pockets and plus i don't go looking for problems as they may just never happen 
Apr 3rd 2008, 9:59 pm
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Re: Any long-term residents who emigrated as a child?
Will you be applying for/have you applied for US citizenship? (I don't know how long you have held your Green Card for?). What are you doing regarding health insurance in the US - do you 'suspend' it when you are in the UK or do you just keep it going year-round? (Sorry, I don't know if you are covered by your spouse and don't know if he's in the UK or US) 
I'm just trying to get my head around as to what to do for the next few years! I know these questions are rather personal and if you do wish to reply, perhaps you may prefer to send me a PM...
I'm just trying to get my head around as to what to do for the next few years! I know these questions are rather personal and if you do wish to reply, perhaps you may prefer to send me a PM...
Apr 3rd 2008, 10:02 pm
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Re: Any long-term residents who emigrated as a child?
as long as my son is happy wherever in the world he's living then i'm a happy mum
Apr 3rd 2008, 10:11 pm
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Re: Any long-term residents who emigrated as a child?
I personally think that having lots of choices is a blessing : yes it has a downside in that you worry about making the right choice, but the *world* is truly your oyster to choose, rather than being stuck with no choice. Even in a bad situation the knowledge that you *could* move countries might be a comfort.
My motto is "keep your options open" and "don't burn your bridges" so those of you eligible for US citizenship I would encourage to get it.
My motto is "keep your options open" and "don't burn your bridges" so those of you eligible for US citizenship I would encourage to get it.
Apr 3rd 2008, 10:16 pm
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Re: Any long-term residents who emigrated as a child?
I was talking about our kids and their lives.
Apr 3rd 2008, 10:21 pm
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Re: Any long-term residents who emigrated as a child?
you asked me the question above and i said it's not a problem for me..... that's how it all started....
Apr 3rd 2008, 10:44 pm
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Re: Any long-term residents who emigrated as a child?
depending on what she studied and looking for work, she could look into the NAFTA thing?
Apr 3rd 2008, 10:45 pm
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Re: Any long-term residents who emigrated as a child?
I agree, it's an interesting thread. For me it's going to be an interesting time ahead as my 4 year old is technically British but wasn't born there, or here. Right now she's indistinguishable as different to the other kids at daycare, but I think that as she gets older and realises that her parents are different to the other kids, she'll wonder about it. I'm hoping that we'll have citizenship by that time, but I know that me and the hubby will always sound (and probably act!) British even if we do get to call ourselves American.
I remember having a hard enough time as a kid myself when my folks moved across country and I had a Southern accent in a Northern school!
I remember having a hard enough time as a kid myself when my folks moved across country and I had a Southern accent in a Northern school!
I always loved the fact that I was different, exotic even....And felt pity for people my age who had never been abroad let alone lived in another country....
Apr 4th 2008, 5:30 pm
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Re: Any long-term residents who emigrated as a child?
Welcome to BE Arctic Gal.
The two PP thing is easy. Just remember you must use your US PP to leave and enter the US...it is a legal requirement. You can use either to enter the UK and most other countries. Now go and download for N400 from here and start the ball rolling:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...0045f3d6a1RCRD
The two PP thing is easy. Just remember you must use your US PP to leave and enter the US...it is a legal requirement. You can use either to enter the UK and most other countries. Now go and download for N400 from here and start the ball rolling:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...0045f3d6a1RCRD
Naturalization US Citizenship Resources
The Rich Wales FAQ is well worth reading!
