ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomGood luck to RGNSCOT, robburnsefc and msu17!
Hurray for all of you!! :thumbs:
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-07-03 14:00:00
United KingdomGood luck to RGNSCOT, robburnsefc and msu17!
Good luck you three, you're in our thoughts and can't wait to hear all about it!

Jenni and Malcolm
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-07-02 11:26:00
United KingdomAlso made it to the US
:content: Yay! That's great to hear, I got so excited myself reading about you, I can't wait to get back and we've only just begun!
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-07-03 08:06:00
United KingdomNewbie from Scotland!
I read up on the USCIS site

http://london.usemba...ts/robirth.html

Where it explains that my physical presence in the US after the age of 14 is inadequate. My dad was in the US navy and I was 11 when we were stationed out here. He retired after 3 years when I was 14 and we stayed in this country. So if me and Malcolm hadn't gotten married 3 years ago then Ethan (the baby) would qualify as well. Malcolm's the dad to both by the way.

You'd think that a child IN wedlock would seem more legit wouldn't you. The punishment for trying to become respectable LOL!

Anyway thanks for letting me know I'm not the only one who finds it ridiculous.


Leney- I'll definately look into whether Ethan has to go to London as well, sure would be easier if he didn't.

Thanks again everyone,
Jenni
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-06-28 09:08:00
United KingdomNewbie from Scotland!
Hi,
I just got a call from a lady at the Edinburgh consulate yesterday saying that our oldest son (9) can get his report of birth abroad and his US passport on Tues,3rd July but our youngest son (22 months) doesn't qualify as his dad and I were married when he was born. Doesn't that seem crazy?

Not to worry though, he'll just have to trot down to London with his dad and go the visa route- SOOO much more expensive than the report of birth abroad but what can ya do? We'll just get Davids passport out the way next week and then file hubby and babys I-130s. Not looking forward to that.

Seeing so many others on here succeed is such a boost. Well done it must be so hard!

Has anyone else had children that have been through either process? Is it much the same for spouses? Good grief, I better start getting organized now!

Jenni
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-06-28 06:31:00
United KingdomNewbie from Scotland!
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome, much appreciated!

I was wondering if there was somewhere I could go to find out what all the acronyms stand for? I know most of them but some I'm not too sure of eg. EAD?

Mariadane- I'm not sure where you originally lived?

Niagaenola-I'm living in Coldstream (Malcolms hometown) in the Borders but born in Texas. Did I fill out my personal info wrong!?! Where is Arbroath?

Thanks again
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-06-27 04:24:00
United KingdomNewbie from Scotland!
Hi everyone,

First of all, apologies to all for my lack of computer skills! Took me all day just to figure out why I couldn't post a new message and my hubby (Malcolm) had to do all the whotnot with the photos-yes I am that clueless!

Anyway, I've been reading a lot of posts for a few months now and trying to get the gist of it all (not much success!) and I have to say how helpful and great it's been to read of others experiences and advice. You guys on the UK forum especially have helped a lot just by me reading about you all.

I haven't filed for DCF in London for Malcolm yet as we're in the process of applying for Consular Report of Birth Abroad and US passports for our two boys first.

Nice to know you guys are here. Sure I'll be back soon.

Jenni

I put this in the New Members forum as well so hope it's ok to stick it in here too?
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-06-26 17:25:00
United KingdomHelp from diabetics please?
Great stuff! It's brill that you'all are so helpful on here, will continue my search...I wish I were a bit more knowledgable so I could help answer other peoples questions but am still a newbie through and through!

I guess practise makes perfect? :blush:
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-07-28 20:06:00
United KingdomHelp from diabetics please?
Thanks for the help you guys!

I've been trying to research our options but not really getting anything concrete.

Appreciate anymore pearls of wisdom! :)
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-07-28 12:12:00
United KingdomHelp from diabetics please?
Hi,
I noticed another thread recently mentioned prescriptions and some people who replied were diabetic. Seeing as I didn't want to hijack OP's thread I thought I'd hazard asking you guys for any info that might be helpful :D

My UKC hubby is a type 1 diabetic and we plan on living in New Jersey when we move. Iv'e gotten quotes for health insurance from Blue Cross and other various companies but in the small print it seems to me that he can't be covered for 12 months because he has a pre-existing condition. :angry:

If that's the case then I would sooo appreciate any info anyone has of other ways to get his meds? I realise nothing comes free but ya know...every little helps!!


Thanks a lot for ANY advice!
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-07-28 07:03:00
United KingdomWhat's "your" song?
We too have soo many songs but the one we had as our first wedding song was Stand By Me by Ben E. King...Yeah, I know suprise, suprise!

When hubby gets home tonight we'll no doubt have a good convo about it and a great rake through our collection! Cheers elmcitymaven for a great excuse to turn the telly off and get cosy! ;)
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-07-27 08:14:00
United KingdomWhere in the UK are you or your SO from?
Malcolm (Hubby) was born and bred in Coldstream, Scotland. I was born in Corpus Christi, TX but have lived in Rhode Island, California, Hawaii, England and now Scotland (Dad was in Navy) but don't think of anywhere as home really. Home is wherever my family is.

Jenni
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-06-29 05:47:00
United KingdomHow Did You Meet Your USC/UKC?
We met in 1994 in high school when my family and I moved to Scotland when I was 14. I was "the new girl" and a Yank to boot so I was an object of interest to everyone. I ended up falling for the quiet, shy guy at the back of chemistry class, yes chemistry, who constantly pinged erasers in my hair! He also routinely tripped me up on the way to classes and stuck his tongue out at me- which I must have found endearing :blush: :wub:

We got together when I was 15 and he was 16 and about two years later we fell pregnant with our first son. :blink: We got married in 2004 and had our second son a year later. So we've been together for 11 years and have finally decided to head west. It took a long time for Malcolm to find the courage to make the scary leap across the pond and I can hardly blame him as he was born and bred in this small town we're in.

It's nice to hear everyones story!
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-07-27 07:51:00
United KingdomBon Voyage to elmcitymaven
Glad to hear you're safe and sound on the otherside!

Just want to say thanks for your wisdom and sure hope you are gonna keep peeking your head in to say hello and to keep the "L platers" like me on the straight and narrow!
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-08-21 09:13:00
United KingdomVisa approved
Yay! Thumbs up to you! good.gif
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-08-21 09:16:00
United KingdomGood luck tomorrow, samwatts!
Well done! good.gif
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-09-13 10:30:00
United KingdomGood luck tomorrow, RaTBoX!
Yay, that's great! good.gif I'm always so pleased to hear good news! Thanks for the detail in your post, it'a always a bit of a relief for hubby to read how smooth it can go. smile.gif
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-09-29 08:01:00
United KingdomGood luck tomorrow, RaTBoX!
Good luck, hope all goes smoothly for you! smile.gif
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-09-27 13:37:00
United KingdomBoth I-130s Approved!
Lansbury- That's kind of what I figured!

I hope you don't mind me asking you if the SSN and green card were sent to you automatically after your arrival in the states? I've read a post or two saying it's best to wait a couple weeks before appling for the SSN so you can be in the system.

I'm still a bit confused about what we will have to do once through POE. We were married more than 2 years ago so I realised that gives my husband an unconditional 10 year visa but have no idea if we collect it or if it's sent to us, if so, how long after arriving? wacko.gif

Sorry for going "off on one" but no matter how much I read, I always end up with MORE questions! If anyone can shed any light for a hopeless idiot, it'd be much appreciated.
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-09-30 13:55:00
United KingdomBoth I-130s Approved!
Hey, thanks you guys for the congrats and the advice about the medical and interview. I guess once the time comes for the interview, I wait for a date and try to wriggle the Dr round about the same time. Wonder how that one'll work out?! unsure.gif

I was really hoping to see a few others on the same part of the jouney as us but I guess this is an ebb, not a flow, of new embarkers. Oh well, I wonder if that'll have any impact on how quick London get to us? wink.gif no0pb.gif I won't hold out hope!

Thanks again.
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-09-29 18:29:00
United KingdomBoth I-130s Approved!
Well, we finally got the letters today stating my hubby and sons petitions are approved biggrin.gif Now I guess it's a wait for packet 3? Have mostly everything ready but need to double check a few things.

Does anyone know if it's possible to get the medical and interview the same day or a day or so apart? We'll be travelling from Scotland with a 2 year old who's ability to sit on his butt is significantly challenged! tongue.gif Would much rather get everything over and done with in a oner if at all possible!

Also, is there anyone else doing DCF in London that are around the same timeline as us? I haven't really noticed anyone, maybe one or two but I can't remember who. Would be great to hear if anyone is so we don't feel so alone sad.gif wink.gif
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-09-29 08:17:00
United KingdomApproved!!!!!
Congrats to you both! good.gif
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-10-03 12:54:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionBaby's Nationality - Dual???
Hi,
Myself (USC) and my hubby (UKC) have just filed for our two sons born in the UK for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad. It seems that it's fine for our oldest but as we were married at time of our youngests birth and I don't meet the required physical presence in the US, he won't qualify.

http://london.usemba...s/robirth4.html

This should explain what I'm trying to say. Apologies if you've already read it!
Stand_By_Me_BabeFemaleScotland2007-06-30 09:48:00