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United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (Poiteen @ Jul 10 2008, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
second last day at work kicking.gif


English Muffin, it probably doesn't help, but of the 15 states I've travelled through, Oregon and Washington state were probably my favourites for scenery and cost of living combo


The Oregon scenery especially in the Columbia River Gorge, the mountains and along the coast are one of this countries best kept secrets.

3.5 million people living in a State the size of England and they moan it is getting crowded.
LansburyMaleEngland2008-07-10 14:03:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (elmcitymaven @ May 13 2008, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why can't these foreign husbands be more docile? This is not what I paid for! tongue.gif


Brits don't do good customer service we're a surely bunch
LansburyMaleEngland2008-05-13 13:50:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (Poiteen @ May 8 2008, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Right pub, now!! Everybody!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


why isn't america smaller so we can all hang out together over there??? crying.gif blush.gif


When you get here and watch the news stations you will realize just how small America is. Judging by KOIN News 6 it lies somewhere between the Cascade mountains and the Pacific ocean. Nothing happens outside that area and I'm beginning to think the world is flat and you fall off if you reach those points. I only know Idaho exists because I saw it on a map once blink.gif

Edited by Lansbury, 08 May 2008 - 01:27 PM.

LansburyMaleEngland2008-05-08 13:26:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (Lansbury @ Mar 19 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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I know they are officially only valid for a month

of course that was meant to read "I know they are officially only valid for 6 months"
LansburyMaleEngland2008-03-19 20:12:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (Alex & Rachel @ Mar 18 2008, 02:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They've introduced a new style of police check - it's only valid for 6 months and costs £35 (but you receive it within 10 days instead of the usual 40 or so).


I know they are officially only valid for a month but doesn't it say on the London Embassy web site somewhere they accept them as valid for 12 months, or have they changed that.
LansburyMaleEngland2008-03-19 18:29:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (illumine @ Mar 12 2008, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
56 hours till we leave for England! I cannot focus on anything. Champagne is already chilling in the fridge my bro-in-law told me..... kicking.gif


Enjoy at least you'll be away from all these election topics whistling.gif
LansburyMaleEngland2008-03-12 14:11:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread~
QUOTE (j4k @ Mar 5 2008, 04:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
not sure what lucozade is...but i'm thinking it's like gatorade or powerade


Gatorade is about the nearest thing I've found to Lucozade, but they are not the same.
LansburyMaleEngland2008-03-05 14:22:00
United Kingdomcan a caution stop you from aos
QUOTE (LorriQ @ Jan 12 2009, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Isn't a caution (UK) the same as a warning(US)? Warnings don't go on your record and don't need to be reported.

Have friends that married and then procrastinated the AOS process - best advice you've already gotten, get a lawyer to help you through it.


No a caution is not a warning it is a conviction and goes on the persons criminal record under the conviction history.

LansburyMaleEngland2009-01-13 18:04:00
United Kingdomcan a caution stop you from aos
Overstays in general are forgiven but it isn't a slam dunk.

You have an overstay on a visa waiver which may not have been correctly obtained. Do yourselves a favor get a lawyer to handle this, if it goes wrong with his overstay he could face a 10 year ban on re-entry to the USA.
LansburyMaleEngland2009-01-12 14:02:00
United Kingdomcan a caution stop you from aos
Any possible problems you might have are in all honesty beyond the scope of the amateur advice you will receive from however well intention people on this board.

As I read your posts he has in fact been arrested twice and answered that he hadn't been arrested on the visa waiver form. He answered that way because he didn't understand that his history might need declaring.

Your problem is that a visa obtained by not telling the truth and omitting something is taken as the same thing can be revoked. If he were in the worst case deported and you applied for a visa for him as you are married he would on what I have seen from others with similar minor arrests be granted it by the London Embassy. However an assumption from that that it would therefore follow that he wouldn't be deported while logical might not be correct.

You really do need to seek professional legal advice on the best way to minimize any problems you might face, or if indeed you do in fact have any real problem at all.
LansburyMaleEngland2009-01-10 14:28:00
United Kingdomcan a caution stop you from aos
Time to consult with an immigration lawyer.

It isn't the caution that will cause you trouble but obtaining entry under the VWP by a possible deception. (Not declaring the arrest and hence your possible inability to use the VWP).

You also hinted at a juvenile record, is that the caution or is there something else. The answer to that might also effect the possible outcome.

In these circumstances you need expert advice as to what the possible ramifications might be and how best to overcome them.
LansburyMaleEngland2009-01-10 13:22:00
United KingdomVwp, esta and and old records.
To hopefully once and for all clear this up for the future this is what the Embassy says.

Travelers with minor traffic offenses which did not result in an arrest and/or conviction for the offense may travel visa free, provided they are otherwise qualified. If you are not sure whether or not you are eligible to travel visa free, the only way to resolve this question would be to apply for a visa.

My comment for England and Wales, I have no personal knowledge of the Scottish system:-

You do not get arrested for traffic offenses except, drink/drive, very serious ones such as death by reckless driving, driving while disqualified etc. You do not get a criminal conviction for minor traffic offenses, except those for which you can be arrested.

For minor traffic offenses nothing is recorded on the PNC, they do not go on your criminal record or cause you to have one if you hadn't one until then. The cases are heard in a "traffic court" not a criminal court, don't be confused by both being in the same building. The record of traffic convictions is kept by the DVLA a government department not the police. Hence when you apply to ACPO for your police record for your visa any minor traffic offenses will not be on it. Use that same level of disclosure for the VWP.
LansburyMaleEngland2009-01-15 13:30:00
United KingdomVwp, esta and and old records.
QUOTE (Lansbury @ Jan 14 2009, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's a minor motoring offense the US does take those into account and doesn't need them declared. It is on the London Embassy web site somewhere or other.

CORRECTING AN IMPORTANT MISTYPE IN MY POST

It's a minor motoring offense the US does not take those into account etc

LansburyMaleEngland2009-01-14 18:51:00
United KingdomVwp, esta and and old records.
QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Jan 14 2009, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hannah, Have a look on here

http://www.lawonthew...uk/rehabact.htm

He wouldnt need to declare it as it is spent and no longer relevant


It doesn't need to be declared you are correct but because it is a minor motoring offense.

But spent convictions do have to be declared because the USA requires that they are. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act is UK law and not recognized by the US.
LansburyMaleEngland2009-01-14 18:32:00
United KingdomVwp, esta and and old records.
QUOTE (Rob&Dawn @ Jan 14 2009, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
would that still be showing on a police record if it ever made it on there in the 1st place?
My brother had a similar offence when he was 17 and he has been in the US for 5years, so if it was not an issue for a K3 visa it should be OK for a visitor visa.


It's a motoring offense never goes on a police record. The record would be kept at the DVLA, or the equivalent that was in existence when the offense took place.

It's a minor motoring offense the US does take those into account and doesn't need them declared. It is on the London Embassy web site somewhere or other.
LansburyMaleEngland2009-01-14 18:28:00
United KingdomVwp, esta and and old records.
QUOTE (Hannah+Vito @ Jan 14 2009, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have vague info, talking learner driver, no qualified driver with them in car when stopped. Though they thought they had but friend lied and they found this out when the officer did. Talking teenage behaviour here and long long ago. Before I was born.


That would never have been put on a criminal record and carried no power of arrest, so I can't see how that in anyway would stop anyone using the VWP.

I would quite happily answer no to the relevant questions on either the VW form or online.

LansburyMaleEngland2009-01-14 15:28:00
United KingdomMedical Questionnaire??
If you admit to using illegal drugs you will almost certainly be refused a visa.

If you obtain a visa by lying and it is subsequently found out the visa can be revoked, the holder deported from the US and a possible ban on re-entry.

Your choice how you answer the question.
LansburyMaleEngland2009-01-15 17:16:00
United KingdomDoes it have to be the visa recipient who signs for visa from courier?
As long as there is someone at home to sign that is OK. My wife signed for mine.
LansburyMaleEngland2009-01-15 18:46:00
United Kingdom~Off Topic Thread 2009~
QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Jan 1 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
happy new year, everyone! thank you for letting me hang out here when I'm clearly an outsider smile.gif
sort of wink.gif

xxx


it's ok you are still in one of the Colonies

LansburyMaleEngland2009-01-01 14:29:00
United KingdomNew style ACPO police certificates
ACPO is not a government organization it is a trade association. Sort of a union for senior officers.

As such it is a private organization which is selling you a service at what ever price they choose to set.

The advantages to the various police services is that they no longer have to waste staff time doing non police work to provide a service which in no way contributes to their function.

So the tax payers save money and ACPO makes money.
LansburyMaleEngland2009-02-02 16:20:00
United KingdomUK Police Certificate - Year spent in US in past 5 Years
QUOTE (Julie Ivy @ Feb 9 2009, 04:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good.gif thanks guys - so yes m year was since I was 16, it was 2 years ago but I am assuming that the background checks in the US will cover me. Cheers



Yes just get the UK certificate and you are good to go.
LansburyMaleEngland2009-02-09 19:26:00
United KingdomUK Police Certificate - Year spent in US in past 5 Years
You don't need a US certificate the Embassy does US background checks direct.
LansburyMaleEngland2009-02-08 19:38:00
United KingdomSNOW WATCH!
Latest update on the Embassy web site

02/03 February 2009 Adverse Weather Conditions :
Employees: Local authorities are making every effort to restore transport links in and around London. Embassy staff will be expected to report for work on Tuesday. Please advise your supervisor by Tuesday at 9 am if you are unable to safely access transport or unable to arrive at work for other reasons.

Visa & American citizen services: The Embassy is making every effort to restore full consular services. American citizens seeking services do not need appointments and will be assisted. Visa applicants who cannot make their appointments should call the toll-free number 0800-027-0051 to reschedule. They will be given priority in scheduling appointments.

Updated: 02 February 2009 at 21:20
LansburyMaleEngland2009-02-02 16:31:00
United KingdomSNOW WATCH!
They have just put this on the web site concerning tomorrow

Employees: Check this website for updates regarding the future status of Embassy operations. Management will update the site overnight and asks all employees to check website before travelling to work tomorrow.
Last updated: 15:05
LansburyMaleEngland2009-02-02 13:57:00
United KingdomSNOW WATCH!
02 February 2009 : The Embassy is closed today due to adverse weather conditions.
Visa applicants: If you had a visa appointment scheduled for today, February 2nd, please telephone freephone 0800-027-0051 to reschedule a priority appointment.

LansburyMaleEngland2009-02-02 13:27:00
United KingdomTo the Brits - do you think everything here in the US is too sweet?

I'd kill for a beef stew with dumplings ready meal from Sainsbury's right now. Those were delicious.


Did you have to mention those, I used to take one into work when I was doing an over night at Heathrow. I had managed to put them out of my mind now I'll spend weeks wanting one again :huh: :yes:
LansburyMaleEngland2007-07-19 23:06:00
United Kingdomhow to send doc to nvc by mail - the fastest from uk
QUOTE (start a new life @ May 19 2009, 03:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi

i have in the past sent some documents to my husband using the royal mail - first class with signture request and its taken 10 weeks i know 10 weeks to get there.


That sounds like it went surface mail and not air mail. Make sure you ask for air mail when posting.

Just recently air mail from UK to west coast USA has been taking 4 - 5 days judging from some letters I received last week.

LansburyMaleEngland2009-05-19 08:19:00
United KingdomThe Joys of the US medical system
QUOTE (Nich-Nick @ Apr 7 2008, 04:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lansbury @ Apr 7 2008, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The National Insurance contribution is not only for the NHS. It is also your contribution into the State Pension and the State Supplementary Pension if you have contracted out of that one.

Thanks for the clarification. Didn't understand that. Dummy me. headbonk.gif


No reason why you would understand it being in the US.
LansburyMaleEngland2008-04-08 13:04:00
United KingdomThe Joys of the US medical system
QUOTE (Nich-Nick @ Apr 7 2008, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance pays 230 pounds a month for NHS.


That is making the same error another poster made and chose to not admit it. The National Insurance contribution is not only for the NHS. It is also your contribution into the State Pension and the State Supplementary Pension if you have contracted out of that one.

Not sure what amount goes to which but the £230 is not all heath insurance.

UK National Insurance equates more to US health insurance and Social Security payment.

Edited by Lansbury, 07 April 2008 - 04:46 PM.

LansburyMaleEngland2008-04-07 16:45:00
United KingdomThe Joys of the US medical system
QUOTE (TracyTN @ Apr 7 2008, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bottom line - some people prefer the NHS, some prefer our system - yet both have obvious flaws. No way we're all ever going to see eye to eye about the nitpicky details.


Shame we can't have the quality of US health care at NHS costs. Bottom line is neither is better than the other there is good and bad in both.
LansburyMaleEngland2008-04-07 15:22:00
United KingdomThe Joys of the US medical system
QUOTE (toshtishtash @ Apr 6 2008, 12:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a question... What happens if you have a serious accident (touch and go whether you will survive or not) but you don't have medical insurance?


My daughter-in-laws sister is married to a guy who is employed by a local hospital. It is his job to go to see people who have no insurance, while they are still in hospital, and determine with them how they will pay their bills.

If he determines the people have no assets at all, or are illegal immigrants, the hospital rights off the money. If the patients have any form of assets the hospital requires them to pay all of the bill or as much as the assets cover. Taking them to court to get the money if necessary.

Imagine doing that for a living and the little s**t like his job too.
LansburyMaleEngland2008-04-06 17:44:00
United KingdomThe Joys of the US medical system
QUOTE (tom_g @ Apr 4 2008, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Over here I pay almost nothing and my wife pays $350 a month.


Is that through her employment or private medical insurance?
LansburyMaleEngland2008-04-05 14:05:00
United KingdomThe Joys of the US medical system
QUOTE (tom_g @ Apr 4 2008, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well, in the UK I paid 12% of my income to national insurance. Over here I pay almost nothing and my wife pays $350 a month. For that, we both get almost instantaneous access to some of the best hospitals, doctors, equiptment and treatment.


Actually that is IMHO a misleading comparison.

Firstly the rate is 11% and doesn't apply to the first I believe £100 a week of earnings, if I read the tables correctly. If you are contracted out the rate is 9.4%.

Secondly the contribution isn't just for medical care, it goes towards your state pension, and if not contracted out your state supplementary pension.

The US system is better in that the waiting times for non-serious illness is very much less and some of the facilities are newer and better maintained, which is should be considering what hospitals and doctors charge. But I don't think the standard of expertise is any greater. When you go behind the scenes at US hospitals they are not that much better than UK ones and I have see that side of quite a few as I'm an emergency blood courier for the Red Cross.

When I think about the two systems what comes to mind is a teenager in Oregon who had a snowboarding accident and ended up in intensive care. The cost $30,000 a day and he spent well over a month there. No family in the UK would every be faced with those sorts of bills and the care in the UK would have been just as good.
LansburyMaleEngland2008-04-05 14:02:00
United KingdomThe Joys of the US medical system
QUOTE (raymaga @ Mar 28 2008, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"The Joys of the US medical system" doesn't really make sense!!!! There are NO joys!!!


It British humor - irony.
LansburyMaleEngland2008-03-28 17:03:00
United KingdomThe Joys of the US medical system
QUOTE (toshtishtash @ Mar 28 2008, 05:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Eeek! sad.gif

That's one thing that realllllly worries me about moving. I sure am going to miss the NHS...


Quite amazing how good the old NHS looks from this side of the pond even with all it waiting times and a week to see your GP.
LansburyMaleEngland2008-03-28 12:42:00
United KingdomThe Joys of the US medical system
Have been having balance problems for a few days. Realised I had the same problem this time last year, along with block sinuses.

Oh well off to see the doc.

Explain symptoms and he says you had this last year. I say yes and I wondered if it was an allergy of some sort. He say yes it an allergy. Writes prescription. Total time about 5 minutes.

On top of my $367 a month insurance I paid a $30 co-pay, and $59.99 to have the only item on the prescription filled.

This is only the second time I've seen my doctor so since I saw him last my allergy has cost me $4493.99. ohmy.gif

Edited by Lansbury, 27 March 2008 - 04:08 PM.

LansburyMaleEngland2008-03-27 16:07:00
United Kingdomworst case scenario - help!
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Aug 12 2009, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lansbury @ Aug 12 2009, 05:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gemmie @ Aug 12 2009, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't think he's allowed to leave the US after marrying.


Of course he is, lots of people come in on the VWP and then leave afterward. I did not a problem at all.

If he stayed to adjust status as you suggest in the circumstances the OP has outlined they would nail his ####### to the barn door for sure.


The OP already has a K1 in process.

If her fiance comes over now before the visa is issued and marries, then he's not eligible for a K1.



of course he isn't but it doesn't stop him from doing it. The question asked was - was it possible for him to come get married and leave - it is. No question was asked about the ramifications of doing so which you would expect the OP to research before making a decision.

It isn't possible to stay and adjust because it would be blindly obvious he had misused the VWP if he tried to go that far.
LansburyMaleEngland2009-08-13 15:41:00
United Kingdomworst case scenario - help!
QUOTE (Gemmie @ Aug 12 2009, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't think he's allowed to leave the US after marrying.


Of course he is, lots of people come in on the VWP and then leave afterward. I did not a problem at all.

If he stayed to adjust status as you suggest in the circumstances the OP has outlined they would nail his ####### to the barn door for sure.

Edited by Lansbury, 12 August 2009 - 04:17 PM.

LansburyMaleEngland2009-08-12 16:16:00
United Kingdomworst case scenario - help!
You can enter the US on the VWP and get married and leave afterward, I did that.

Why can't he sign the license nothing stopping him because of the way he entered the US. I certainly signed our Oregon one.
LansburyMaleEngland2009-08-12 11:25:00
United KingdomLondon not replying to emails?!
It is vacation time. Quite a few of the staff go back Stateside for a vacation during July or August and things do tend to slow down a bit.

No excuse for not answering at all though.
LansburyMaleEngland2009-07-17 10:59:00