http://www.expatforum.com/expats/ The America Expats forum is dedicated those individuals that have chosen to make the USA their new home. This forum is an ideal place for Expats now living in the United States to meet and discuss all aspects of their new American way of life. If you want to talk about Real Estate, food, meeting people, employment or anything else you are welcome to join in. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:09:31 GMT vBulletin 180 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.expatforum.com/expats/ http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33370-car-insurance-florida.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:34:01 GMT Any tips guys for car insurance in Florida? Is it possible to get US Car insurance with a UK Licence on a LPR visa? Obviously I will try for a... Any tips guys for car insurance in Florida? Is it possible to get US Car insurance with a UK Licence on a LPR visa?

Obviously I will try for a Florida Licence as soon as I can but I am just trying to fill a gap.

Many thanks ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America coolbadger http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33370-car-insurance-florida.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33313-petitioners-documents.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:44:23 GMT I noticed from the NVC's web page that as part of the documents needed to be submitted by the applicant for interview in the family based immigrant category is the petitioner's documents such as birth and marriage certificates. Is there an alternative if I cannot get hold of the petitioner to release the needed documents? ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America Ige O http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33313-petitioners-documents.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33252-over-offer-under-deliver-has-anyone-else-experienced-us.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:43:39 GMT Does anyone else that has moved back from the US know what i mean by this?! Does anyone else that has moved back from the US know what i mean by this?! ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America pauldwhyte http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33252-over-offer-under-deliver-has-anyone-else-experienced-us.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33200-looking-moving-new-york.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:26:00 GMT hi all ok we are currently living in perth western australia but are from manchester england ,my partners is studying accoutancy at uni in perth and... hi all
ok we are currently living in perth western australia but are from manchester england ,my partners is studying accoutancy at uni in perth and will be finneshed in 2011 at which oint we want to move to new york ,i am a carpenter with 16 year experience behind me and was wondering if anybody knows the work situation for carpenters at the moment in that area odviously i understand its a massive place but genrally is their work or is it dead like the uk .also what kinda money are we looking at for renting a small apartment in a safe good area .and finally what visa would we need were are not married yet (engaged ) and have been togeather for nearly 3 years .any info lz feel free to add .
cheers
matty and lisa :clap2: ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America armstrong7 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33200-looking-moving-new-york.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33145-need-info-200k-entrapenaurial-spirit.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:41:42 GMT After alot of research it seems my only avenue of living in the US is by either starting or buying a business over there.. which I do have the means... After alot of research it seems my only avenue of living in the US is by either starting or buying a business over there.. which I do have the means to do... Yes I have looked info up on this.. but alot of it does seem very conflicting...

Ive been to the US many times... so am I right in thinking that the foreigners who own the local grocery stores have gotten residency this way...
Anyone who has experience with getting residency via starting up or buying an exisitng business who can give me advice.. it would be greatly appreciated...

Seriously the US is harder to get into than fort knox it seems... the way the economy is over there right now.. you think they would be welcoming peeps wanting residency that have cash up their sleeve ... ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America kitkatkoe http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33145-need-info-200k-entrapenaurial-spirit.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33140-green-card-lottery-question.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:57:55 GMT Hi there Tecnically I was born in the UK.. however immigrated to Australia when I was 5.. Im now 41... I have never returned to the UK.. geez I... Hi there

Tecnically I was born in the UK.. however immigrated to Australia when I was 5.. Im now 41... I have never returned to the UK.. geez I dont even remember the place... I am an Australian in all senses of the word...

Question is the whole country of birth thing with the lottery... surely someone in my circumstances can be classed as an Australian... seems mighty unfair if not...

Anyone who can help clarify this.. your feedback would be greatly appreciated... ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America kitkatkoe http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33140-green-card-lottery-question.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33124-tn-visa-h1-b-volunteering.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:04:58 GMT I will try to make this short! My husband and I are Canadians but we are currently living in the UK on a work visa. He is a geophysicist and we would... I will try to make this short! My husband and I are Canadians but we are currently living in the UK on a work visa. He is a geophysicist and we would love to move to Houston, TX for better job opportunities and to allow me to go back to school (international student fees in Cambridge are over £20000/year).

He would get a TN visa at the port of entry, valid for year. Apparently, it is much easier to convince an employer to go that route and then switch to the H1-B visa. As anyone gone that route? Do you have to leave the US when your H1B is being processed?

I have spend hours trying to find the right info but can't find anything on switching visas.

Also are dependants of TN and H1-b visas allowed to do volunteer work? I know I can't work and I have tried contacting the labor department about this but it won't work... I suspect it has to do with my IP! I would love to do some volunteer work with animals.

Thanks,

Cindy ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America cbelanger82 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33124-tn-visa-h1-b-volunteering.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33121-how-do-you-we-get-sponsored.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:20:03 GMT Myselfg and my partner are looking to move to the US and we are trying to find companies who would sponsor us. My partner does have a degree in... Myselfg and my partner are looking to move to the US and we are trying to find companies who would sponsor us. My partner does have a degree in Marketing and has just under 7 years working experience with it.

I on the other hand have no degress but I do have a professional certificate in Marketing which is what I would like to continue to do.

Are there any good dedicated websites that can assist people like us or is it near on impossible to achieve this.

Any help would be much apprecited,
Thanks
Starchilld ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America STARCHILD http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33121-how-do-you-we-get-sponsored.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33099-immigrant-visa-interview.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:32:55 GMT Hi, I sent off my paperwork to the embassy in London a couple of months ago for my immigrant visa interview in the immediate relative category, it... Hi,

I sent off my paperwork to the embassy in London a couple of months ago for my immigrant visa interview in the immediate relative category, it was to notify them that I have all the required documentation in place.

I know it says on the embassy web site that I will be contacted within 4-6 weeks of the immigrant visa unit completing action on the application with a date to the formal interview.

I was wondering if anybody has recently had a date for the formal interview and how long they waited from sending the letter to reciving a letter for the interview.

Many thanks

Paul.. ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America Paul762 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33099-immigrant-visa-interview.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33075-affidavid-i-130-a.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:50:42 GMT I recently married my husband who lives in the US. We are going to file a i-130 form and biographic info forms, but as I live in the UK and he's in the States we don't have the proof, ie back accounts ect to prove we have a ongoing, long term relationship. We fly to vist each other ever 6 weeks for about 2 weeks and have done so for the last 2 years, spending the whole summer school holidays together too. My husband has no problem proving he can support myself and my children. We have 3 qualified friends of his that are willing to have affidavids done to state how long we went out and that we have a ongoing relationship, just doint know what wording they need to use. Please help! ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America pond-hopper http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33075-affidavid-i-130-a.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33066-immigrant-visa.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:35:32 GMT Is it possible for someone else to pay for the affidavit of support for a beneficiary under the family based immigrant visa apart from the original... Is it possible for someone else to pay for the affidavit of support for a beneficiary under the family based immigrant visa apart from the original petitioner? I have a pending immigrant visa application with the NVC and would welcome any useful suggestion or advice. ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America Ige O http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33066-immigrant-visa.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33031-moving-usa.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:43:16 GMT hi we are moving to usa to be with my sons and their family we are coming over on a us citizen parents visa all is in place my problem is i have... hi we are moving to usa to be with my sons and their family we are coming over on a us citizen parents visa all is in place my problem is i have not sold house yet and time is getting so we were thinking of coming over at xmas do the immagration thing then come back to sell house i am just confirming that ican do that and should we tell the immagration at lax our intentions i just want to do everthing right and by the book thanks for advice:plane::juggle::juggle: ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America patusa http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/33031-moving-usa.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/32693-electrical-issues.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:01:56 GMT Packing up to move to Florida - so excited! But not sure what I cannot take. Will my table lamps and electrical items eg toaster, iron etc all work... Packing up to move to Florida - so excited! But not sure what I cannot take.
Will my table lamps and electrical items eg toaster, iron etc all work with adapters or do I have to buy them all again.
And will my flat screen televsion work when connected to cable tv? ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America anngel http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/32693-electrical-issues.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/32658-first-entry-l1-visa.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:38:45 GMT Hi again guys,

First of all, thanks for all your advice thus far.

I'm planning on entering the US on an L1A visa in January 2010. My wife will hold an L2A visa. We were thinking of my wife staying back in the UK for a 4-6 weeks to finalise renting out our house while I go house-hunting in the US.

Would she be able to enter the US without me there with her or his her visa tied to travelling with me too?

If this is allowed is it something which is unusual enough to make an immigration official raise his eyebrows and cause a problem?

Thanks
H ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America hhuberla http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/32658-first-entry-l1-visa.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/32589-retiring-florida.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:40:58 GMT Hi, My Mother is looking to retire in Florida, Tampa or Sarasota to be precise. She has a Green Card already so that is not the issue. I am... Hi,

My Mother is looking to retire in Florida, Tampa or Sarasota to be precise. She has a Green Card already so that is not the issue.

I am looking for help on finding out the health insurance options. I doubt she will be looking to retire 100% straight away as she speaks Spanish, French and Portuguese all things that could be put to good use as well as her English. Also, working will give her an in to settling down a bit.

I am looking for some help on the following things:

• Health Insurance for a retire person or someone working part time
• Property insurance for a 1-2 bedroom condo
• what the major pitfalls are for someone moving to either place
• What are the areas for her to avoid and which are the places that she should look at
• any tips on Realtors

Thanks for the help ]]> America Expat Forum for Expats Living in America nwstein http://www.expatforum.com/expats/america-expat-forum-expats-living-america/32589-retiring-florida.html