Resident Alien absence
Nov 5th 2006, 5:20 am
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Re: Resident Alien absence
Hmm
How was he entitled to UK Medical Cover.
Another lie?
How was he entitled to UK Medical Cover.
Another lie?
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Nov 5th 2006, 5:23 am
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Re: Resident Alien absence
Originally Posted by Boiler
Hmm
How as he entitled to UK Medical Cover.
Another lie?
How as he entitled to UK Medical Cover.
Another lie?
Nov 5th 2006, 3:33 pm
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Re: Resident Alien absence
Originally Posted by Sally
everyone considers themselves entitled to UK Medical Cover
I expect some return (rightly or wrongly) for the thousands of pounds NI and income tax I have paid.
Maybe they should operate a 'credits' scheme where people who have paid in enough are entitled to healthcare regardless of residence?
In my adult life in the UK, the only time I was without work was a 2 week period when I deciced that signing on for 40 quid a week was not worth my time to go to the dole office
Nov 5th 2006, 4:44 pm
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Re: Resident Alien absence
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
To be honest, although I am not legally entitled to UK medical cover, I certainly consider myself entitled to healthcare if I am in the UK and get ill/incapacitated whilst there.
I expect some return (rightly or wrongly) for the thousands of pounds NI and income tax I have paid.
Maybe they should operate a 'credits' scheme where people who have paid in enough are entitled to healthcare regardless of residence?
In my adult life in the UK, the only time I was without work was a 2 week period when I deciced that signing on for 40 quid a week was not worth my time to go to the dole office
I expect some return (rightly or wrongly) for the thousands of pounds NI and income tax I have paid.
Maybe they should operate a 'credits' scheme where people who have paid in enough are entitled to healthcare regardless of residence?
In my adult life in the UK, the only time I was without work was a 2 week period when I deciced that signing on for 40 quid a week was not worth my time to go to the dole office
The OP seems to want to live in the US, but commute for medical treatment.
I am sure many do, but it is probably pushing it.
Maintaining US residency as well may be another issue.
I wonder how you would go about explaining to the NHS your need to substantiate your medical condition to obrain a re-entry permit as you are US Resident?
Nov 5th 2006, 4:53 pm
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Re: Resident Alien absence
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
To be honest, although I am not legally entitled to UK medical cover, I certainly consider myself entitled to healthcare if I am in the UK and get ill/incapacitated whilst there.
I expect some return (rightly or wrongly) for the thousands of pounds NI and income tax I have paid.
Maybe they should operate a 'credits' scheme where people who have paid in enough are entitled to healthcare regardless of residence?
In my adult life in the UK, the only time I was without work was a 2 week period when I deciced that signing on for 40 quid a week was not worth my time to go to the dole office
I expect some return (rightly or wrongly) for the thousands of pounds NI and income tax I have paid.
Maybe they should operate a 'credits' scheme where people who have paid in enough are entitled to healthcare regardless of residence?
In my adult life in the UK, the only time I was without work was a 2 week period when I deciced that signing on for 40 quid a week was not worth my time to go to the dole office
Nov 5th 2006, 5:03 pm
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Re: Resident Alien absence
And remember the questions the POE ask you are the ones they already know the correct answer to ...
Nov 5th 2006, 5:06 pm
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Re: Resident Alien absence
Originally Posted by neutron
They won't have a record of when I left and there's nothing new about manifest info being sent, it's just being sent earlier. Usual practice is for immigration to ASK "how long have you been out" and it's quite common for some people who have overstayed their entitlemnet to be slightly economical with the truth. I've been back in the UK for 15 months for medical reasons - retired and unable to afford US insurance rates - and would like to return.
Helpul advice would be greatly appreciated.
Helpul advice would be greatly appreciated.
They ask: you tell. That's how they know.
There is a critter called a 'returning resident's visa' (SR-1?). I dont' know anything about it, but you might do some research.
What will you do if they bounce you at the border, under your plan?
Nov 5th 2006, 5:11 pm
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Re: Resident Alien absence
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
To be honest, although I am not legally entitled to UK medical cover, I certainly consider myself entitled to healthcare if I am in the UK and get ill/incapacitated whilst there.
I expect some return (rightly or wrongly) for the thousands of pounds NI and income tax I have paid.
I expect some return (rightly or wrongly) for the thousands of pounds NI and income tax I have paid.
Nov 5th 2006, 5:12 pm
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Re: Resident Alien absence
Originally Posted by meauxna
They ask: you tell. That's how they know.
There is a critter called a 'returning resident's visa' (SR-1?). I dont' know anything about it, but you might do some research.
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There is a critter called a 'returning resident's visa' (SR-1?). I dont' know anything about it, but you might do some research.
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Nov 5th 2006, 5:22 pm
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Re: Resident Alien absence
Originally Posted by JAJ
The NHS does not work on that basis. However if you MOVE back to the UK you are immediately eligible to use it.
Hate to get all the way over there and hear that you didn't qualify for that status. Nasty shock, that would be. But, then, never tried it. Yet.
Nov 5th 2006, 5:39 pm
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Re: Resident Alien absence
Originally Posted by Ray
Or an SB-1 even ....
Coffee?!
Nov 5th 2006, 9:30 pm
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Re: Resident Alien absence
Originally Posted by meauxna
heh, yeah, that thing. Like FB already posted about...
Nov 5th 2006, 10:11 pm
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Re: Resident Alien absence
Originally Posted by gardnma
Yer, its the "Ordinarily Resident" thing.
Nov 6th 2006, 12:19 am
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Re: Resident Alien absence
Originally Posted by JAJ
If you move to the UK, you become ordinarily resident immediately. But if you visit the UK, you don't.
Does this make sense with what you know?
Ta.
Nov 6th 2006, 4:28 am
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Re: Resident Alien absence
Originally Posted by gardnma
I have tried to get the lee of the land on this. One day I may very well need the information. My understanding is: it is very much up to the discretion of the immigration official as to wether or not you receive that status; all depending upon what proof you can show that you intend to remain permanently.
Does this make sense with what you know?
Ta.
Does this make sense with what you know?
Ta.
If the PoE doubt that you have retained your status, you are entitled to a hearing in front of an Immigration Judge.