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Cheapest way to send money back to Uk???

I remember having to send money home when I was working in Australia. I did it in the bank and it cost me something ridiculous like $120 Australian dollars...

Both way definitely beat the banks and western unions prices so thanks guys.

Xe seems great. Almost too good to be true!

Emily and Gareth

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2009-07-31 07:48:00

Cheapest way to send money back to Uk???

I was just wondering if anybody knows the cheapest way to send money back to the Uk to cover any bills that I cant pay off before I leave???

I anticipate having to send money home every couple of months for the first year until I get settled in the states.

I have heard of Western Union but I have also heard that they can be quite expensive??

I know I can electronically wire money from a Uk account to another Uk account. Is it possible to wire money from a US bank to a UK bank for free or cheaply?

Thanks in advance for any advice or tips.

Emily and Gareth

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2009-07-30 20:13:00

Taking furniture or Personal Possessions to the USA?

QUOTE (Nich-Nick @ Jul 31 2009, 11:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This is a UK Wiki page with lots of good informational links including a long shipping thread near the bottom of the page.
http://www.visajourn...ndex.php/UK_FAQ

Thanks. That link should come in very handy!

Emily and Gareth

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2009-08-01 16:30:00

Taking furniture or Personal Possessions to the USA?

QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Jul 31 2009, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

some time u have to look at the factor that it might be cheaper to buy the new one instead of paying shipping.
unless u have some item which u can not replace then it worth spending that much money on shipping,
otherwise sell it and buy the new one here, just my thaught. good luck
abby n sheryl

Agreed, Im already writing a lot of that stuff off. Its only the personal things that I wont be able to get in America

Emily and Gareth

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2009-07-31 19:37:00

Taking furniture or Personal Possessions to the USA?

Hi guys,

Is anyone else wondering about taking furniture or personal possessions with them when they move?

Can anyone else who has already completed the move share any of their experiences on how much it will cost and whether it was worth it?

Personally, I dont have that much large furniture so im probably going to cut my losses and give it to family/oxfam....

Im only looking to send some large boxes of personal stuff that will make me feel at home! I have heard about joining up with someone else who is moving and taking some of their container space. Has anyone done this?

Any information or links would be much appreciated.

Emily and Gareth

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2009-07-31 17:56:00

ESTA Application Number

QUOTE (RubyWine @ Jul 30 2009, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have applied on-line for my ESTA and was approved and sent my application number.

What I need to know is should I have any paperwork with me when I get to the airport or will it be picked up when my passport is electronically read?

I will take a note of my application number as a just in case but would appreciate it if anybody can tell me if they have traveling using their ESTA?

Thanks.

Pauline

I have never been asked to show proof of the ESTA however I do usually bring a print out or have the number written somewhere.

Emily and Gareth

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2009-07-31 08:03:00

Question for United Kingdom folks

Hi,

I am just about to send my IV-15k to London however I have a couple of questions first.

1. They ask me when my date of travel is? I dont have a date as yet? Should I give an approximate?

2. They also ask me about my wedding date which I obv havent booked either. Should I give an approximate for this too?

3. I havent booked my medical yet as I was hoping to arrange it as close to my interview as possible - I have to fly from Belfast to London and I was hoping that I would be able to do both within the same week. Do I have to book the medical before I send the checklist away?

Sorry to ask so many questions! Really eager to get this checklist in the post!!!

Thanks in advance

Emily and Gareth

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2009-09-10 22:33:00

Packet 4 Letters from London

QUOTE (Ian and Lisa @ Sep 28 2009, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Anyone receive packet 4 recently (September 09?) Just wondering how long it's taking these days.

I got my interview date set about 5 or 6 days of the packet 3 being logged in London....so if I do my math correctly you could get yours today!

Emily and Gareth

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2009-10-06 07:05:00

The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

Hi,

Does anyone know if it is possible to get a medical around the same time as the interview? The only reason I ask is that I will have to fly from Belfast to London for both and would love to keep it to one trip (I got laid off recently and money is tight....Boo hoo!)

I do have someone I can stay with in London for a couple of days if necessary.

I thought you had to have your medical results available to the embassy at the time of the interview however I saw on Marms post that you can have your interview approved while the medical results are pending.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

Edited by Emily and Gareth, 30 July 2009 - 02:04 PM.

Emily and Gareth

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2009-07-30 14:01:00

QUOTE (Ian and Lisa @ Jul 26 2009, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Emily and Gareth @ Jul 22 2009, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Danu @ Jul 22 2009, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It will be a specified doctor, only civil surgons can do it, you will be able to find out who exactly will do it from your consulate review or on the european board. As for cost, it varies not only by country but also by the doctor. The one I am going to the medical costs $275, but theres another near here that is $215..however on the west coast here the medical is $350, so it does vary greatly. Same with the costs for the police record, anywhere from $15-70 depending on the place and if its rushed or not. We can get them through our police department, just have to go in and ask for a Canada wide police check, not sure about the procedure for Ireland, again, its best to talk to people from your own country or visit the Embassy Info link up top.

Thanks very much for your help. Is there any way to move a thread into a different area of the site such as a Europe or Ireland section?

Which embassy are you going through? If you are going through Dublin, then this might help: http://dublin.usemba...dical_exam.html

Belfast: http://www.usembassy...and/nivisa.html

Cheers!

Thanks Ian and Lisa

With the help of Rebbecajo I now know I will going to London for the medical and interview.

I have one question.

Does anyone know when notified of my interview date, how long do I have before the interview. Do they tell you it will be in a week or a month. Just looking for an approx time so I know how much it is going to cost me in flights etc. Its really cheap if you can book a month in advance but if its last minute it can get very pricey

Thanks

Emily and Gareth

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2009-07-28 12:27:00

QUOTE (familyguy @ Jul 22 2009, 07:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Emily and Gareth @ Jul 22 2009, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

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Is there any way to move a thread into a different area of the site such as a Europe or Ireland section?

Yes

http://www.acpo.poli...ertificates.asp

For N Ireland Police Criminal records

http://www.garda.ie/...gory=36#FAQ2742

For Garda Vetting certificate

I have no idea about current Medical providers in Belfast, but please go and have a few in Fibber Magees for me!

Thanks very much! I will def have a couple in fibbers for you!

I have a couple more questions however!

How can I move the thread to a more specific area?

I live in Belfast but I am applying through my Irish passport in Dublin. Would I need to get police clearance from the Garda and also the Police up in here in Northern Ireland??

I really appreciate all your help

Emily and Gareth

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2009-07-23 07:06:00

QUOTE (Danu @ Jul 22 2009, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks very much for your help. Is there any way to move a thread into a different area of the site such as a Europe or Ireland section?

Edited by Emily and Gareth, 22 July 2009 - 07:04 PM.

Emily and Gareth

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2009-07-22 19:03:00