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United KingdomPolice certificate
I just called today and confirmed this with the ACPO. The woman I spoke with said it will become mandatory sometime around April/May 2008 and that the Embassy will decide how long the certificate is good for! I told her on this new certificate it says it's good for 6 months. She repeated, the Embassy will decide. huh.gif

I was going to the Post Office today to send off his completed certificate, I'm glad I called! Will be waiting now to get this new one. I can't believe how they change things but don't always make it easy for us to find out!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-02-13 09:30:00
United KingdomNew Police Report
Another post about it here http://www.visajourn...h...=111015&hl=
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-02-18 08:16:00
United KingdomSo anyone thought of moving back/already moved back???
We both can't wait to get out of England, so no chance of us ever moving back here again. Home is San Francisco and retirement years from now is Spain, but no England.
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-02-20 08:09:00
United KingdomWe are MARRIED!!!!
Congratulations!!!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-02-25 15:35:00
United KingdomNeed Info on what to do
It is much easier to move to the UK after marriage in the US. I am from the US and married a UKC, we married in California and I moved to the UK 4 months later. The process to get a spousal visa to move here is much much easier and faster than the US.

You will not have permanent residence though, your first visa is good for 2 years. Then you apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain. After I think 3 years you can apply for citizenship. You should do your research on this though.

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-02-18 06:29:00
United Kingdombest shipping company to use - UK to US
I'm not sure if this will make you feel any better but I know of 6 people who have used UPakWeShip and all had good experiences. Just wanted to throw that out there! smile.gif
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-03-25 12:30:00
United Kingdombest shipping company to use - UK to US
We are using UPakWeShip for the second time. I just got my quote from London to San Francisco, 120 cubic sf, door to door is £875. Good thing we are not shipping any furniture!

When I moved here in 2006 I shipped 20 boxes with them (100 cubic sf), took exactly 6 weeks to be delivered to our house here in Bristol and the cost was $820ish.
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-03-18 07:53:00
United KingdomNew UK coins
I'm not a fan of the new coins.
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-19 04:43:00
United Kingdomwe made it! thanks for all the help!!!! :D
Welcome home!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-24 05:14:00
United KingdomFlights From The Uk
We just booked my ticket for June on BA from Heathrow to San Francisco for £326! Great price considering Virgin wanted £540! And yes, BA allows 70lbs per bag until later this summer when it goes down to 50lbs.
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-05-15 14:37:00
United KingdomThe Departure
Congrats and welcome home!!!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-05-15 14:22:00
United KingdomHomesickness
I'm so sorry to hear you are homesick, I know exactly how you feel.

My homesickness has lasted over 2 years. I'm moving back home in 30 days, we planned for this about a year ago when we both realized I couldn't live in England away from my family. Have you discussed with your partner how you feel? Are you planning to move back home eventually? Some things I wish I would have done that I think would have made my time easier here....

1. Getting out on my own and making new friends.
2. Letting go of the past and starting to live in the present.
3. Getting a job, even if it's only part-time.
4. Join a gym and exercise daily!
5. Visit museums, libraries, parks and even go see a movie by yourself!

Happiness is a state of mind, focus on what you can do to make yourself happy. Remind yourself daily of the wonderful things you have in your life. Speak with your partner about how unhappy you are and find a solution together. Even if its a plan well into the future, it will give you something to look forward to.

I hope you feel better soon, I know it's rough but try to get yourself out there and make a new life for yourself. smile.gif
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-05-19 11:00:00
United KingdomHi everyone...
Hi and welcome! Hope you hear something soon! I hate waiting!!!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-06-04 07:24:00
United KingdomWhy USA and not UK?
I've been living in the UK for two years and was ready to move back home after 6 months! Neither of us care for the weather here, the cost of living is ridiculous and over all we feel it can be quite depressing. We are much closer to my family & friends and miss the sunny friendly vibe in San Francisco. I miss California in general! Also, both of us have far more potential to earn more money in the US than here in the UK.
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-05-19 04:35:00
United KingdomWhere in the UK are you?? (or you other half)
We live in Bristol but my brit husband is from South Wales.
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-05-31 15:05:00
United KingdomHow did everyone meet?
We met on match.com! in February 2005. After a few visits back and forth we got married September 2005 and I moved to England February 2006. biggrin.gif
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-02-11 11:24:00
United KingdomHow many UK people are DCFing
Our file date is 4/4/08.......all we've got from them so far was the email confirming that. Waiting....waiting....waiting.

I'm flying home end of June and my husband is staying here until September. Can't wait till this is all over!!!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-05-15 13:53:00
United KingdomHow many UK people are DCFing
You know what really bugs me most, is there seems to be no consistency with the embassy. Some get RFE's for affidavits, some don't. We have been married for over two years, I have lived in the UK over two years. I sent a copy of both my visa's (my first FLR and my second FLR) showing dates I have entered the UK. You would think between that and copies of bank statements, council tax bills and our rental agreement that is all the evidence they need! They returned all the bills/statements btw! If I get an RFE for affidavits I will scream!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-16 07:11:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Hi everybody! I haven't been here for a couple weeks, just wanted to pop in and say hello. star_smile.gif

I booked mine and doggies airline tickets this week, we both fly out on June 17th. The movers are coming to pick up all of our boxes on June 2, so I've been frantically packing! I can't believe how much stuff we have, even though I got rid of so much stuff prior to moving here 2 years ago! Still need to sell our sofa, bed and some misc furniture. I can't sleep at night! My mind just won't stop...then I wake up exhausted! I'm sure some of you can relate! smile.gif

Anywho, hope you are all well and getting some sunshine wherever you are! We've had great weather here in Bristol until today...the rain and cooler temps are back. And my friend from back home just called to tell me they are having a heat wave in San Francisco!!!!!! crying.gif
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-05-15 14:11:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Hummm... I'm beginning to think this country isn't going to get Spring weather at all.

Rain is back, supposed to rain all week pretty much.

Roll on June....I need sun so bad!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-28 05:44:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Mornin!!

Happy Sunday to you all! energy.gif
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-27 04:54:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Mornin!

The sun is shining!! The sun is shining!!! dancin5hr.gif

It was so lovely to wake up and practice yoga while the sun was pouring in through the window! The sky is clear and all the windows are open! It's a miracle! I can't believe how much the sun improves my mood. kicking.gif

Hope everyone has a lovely day!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-23 04:47:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Mornin!

It's supposed to be 62F in Bristol this afternoon!!!!!!!! kicking.gif
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-22 03:37:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Happy Friday!

I'm trying so very hard to be happy today but this weather is just killing me. Please oh please, pretty please with sugar on top...please let us have some spring weather soon. crying.gif
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-18 06:21:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Hi everyone! Enjoying some sunshine in Bristol today. If only it would stick around! cool.gif

Trying to get more organized about selling off our stuff and packing the rest for shipping. No more international moves for a while.....way to stressful! The next one won't be for another 20 years when we retire to Spain!

Hope you are all enjoying your Wednesday!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-16 07:14:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (Saidge @ Apr 9 2008, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Heya, Jeraly's OH here. She just wanted me to log in and let you all know that we got approved! YAYAYAYAYA!

HEHE:)

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YAY! I knew she would do great! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-09 06:04:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Good luck with the interview, you will do GREAT!!!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-08 05:35:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
I can't believe I woke up to snow this morning, then the sun melted all of it, then later today more snow!!!!! LOL!

I protested by walking around the house in my flip flops (ok, I did have the heat on though!) tongue.gif

Hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-06 16:54:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Happy Friday everyone!!! jest.gif

It's actually almost warm here today! Not as much sun, but still lovely weather. I'm thinking today is a day for Mojito's in the garden! I've got half a bottle of rum in the freezer and mint and limes!!! (I make the best Mojito's!)

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-04 07:03:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
That would be great! I'm not working so totally flexible on dates, you let me know! I can easily hop the 70 or 73 and meet you where it's convenient!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-03 07:56:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Wow, I see your medical & interview are coming up real fast! Good luck with both, I'm sure you will pass with flying colors! Looks like you and I are leaving here around the same time, I'm flying home the last week of June as well. biggrin.gif

Leaving your home and family/friends/job is really hard...let me know if you ever want to get together on Glos Rd for a drink sometime and we can chat! smile.gif
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-03 07:48:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
You have to be married and living in the UK together for 6 plus months. We could have done it last year since I've been living here for over 2 years now but we needed money for the move.

The reason I originally moved to the UK was because it was so much faster and easier for me to get a UK visa. We agreed I would live here for a year or two and if I didn't like it we would do DCF and move back to San Francisco. Little did I know I would pretty much hate living here after my first 6 months but I've stuck it out!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-03 07:22:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Afternoon everyone! It is absolutely gorgeous here today, I'm so happy the sun is shining!

Yesterday was a big day for us, we finally posted the I-130 & G325A for DCF. Been waiting over a year for this day! kicking.gif One step closer to going home for good!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-04-03 06:36:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Morning!! Hope you all had a lovely weekend. So very happy our clocks finally went forward yesterday! cool.gif
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-03-31 04:25:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Morning!

Well, the sun is in hiding as we expected today. But I am happily guzzling down a strong cup of Peet's coffee reading the news!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-03-20 05:08:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
The sun is gone. Bummer. crying.gif

Hope everyone is having/had a good day!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-03-19 12:46:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Happy Wednesday everyone! energy.gif

It's so sunny here in Bristol this morning I *almost* think I'm in California!!! It was lovely to practice yoga in my living room with sun pouring in through the window. kicking.gif

Its supposed to be sunny most of the day but back to rain and cold weather for the next 4 days.

Hope you all have a lovely day!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-03-19 05:02:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
What I realllly miss is sunshine, period. Doesn't matter if it's windy and cold or warm and breezy....I just can't handle living without the sun anymore! I had no clue when I moved here how much I would miss it! I'm so sick of the color grey!!!

I am happy all the spring flowers are starting to bloom. So many daffies!! energy.gif
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-03-18 11:28:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
Thunder storms are cool!! Except my dog hates them and freaks out!! tongue.gif

I don't do well in 100F heat either! Good thing we don't get much of that in San Francisco!
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-03-18 10:59:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
LOL! One of my friends works in the Dupont building! I also just ran past there on my run!!!

Robyn-n-Kris, I'll take some of that sunshine!!! smile.gif
redkittyNot TellingUnited Kingdom2008-03-18 10:37:00