Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?	Congrats to everyone that has been approved! I've mostly been lurking and watching threads like this ( ), but there have been so many approvals lately and I've been so happy for everyone, I had to say congratulations and good luck on the next step to everyone I hope CSC keeps this up and those of us still waiting get approved soon! -Shan	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-05 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Question on Igor's list.	I think they're referring to Igor's website: http://cse.ssl.berke...du/igor/vjdata/	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-03-09 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Question on Igor's list.	Off the top of my head, his page simply queries the Visa Journey database, so only reflects what you've personally entered. Keep those timelines updated! Stu	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-03-09 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	passport type photo for k1 visa?? walgreens good enough?	In the UK you have booths which, if you follow the on-screen computer prompts correctly, print 4 perfect (UK) passport-spec photos instantly. Are there not similar over in the US? Stu	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2007-12-02 17:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	People just dont get it, do they?	I think going through this process has made me more aware of other immigration situations as well. My daughter's teacher is currently in Vietnam waiting for her adopted daughter to recieve a visa to bring her back home and I think to myself, I kind of know how she feels trying to bring a loved one here. My family has been supportive, but they don't really seem to know what's going on, even though I've talked to them about it. So far, the only people that seem to even have a vague understanding of what Stu and I are (just starting) going through are my best friend and my dad. My dad even surprised me by reading up on as much immigration law as he could, so when I was talking to him last night about EAD's and the process in general, he knew what I was talking about and he knew how long we have to wait without me having to really tell him about it. It was really awesome and made me feel like he really cares about what's going on in my life. I feel gratefull that I have people in my life, who even if they don't "get it" completely, they at least are excited and/or interested about it all and just happy that I'm happy. It's frustrating when people don't seem to "get it", but like it's been said earlier in this thread, I don't think they will ever fully understand until they go through it themselves. Hang in there! Shan	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2007-12-03 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F: letter of intent	QUOTE (SnowyTater @ Mar 15 2008, 04:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've actually thought the same thing It kind of really worries me when people say they just used that exact format. I mean it seems a bit scam-artisty doesn't it? I don't want them to track down this site and go 'oh nos what's this' and think it's like...a big cheat sheet way for fraudsters to get through the gov. and convince them of relationships. I know that's really paranoid but yeh...it's like cheating on an exam...you have to change SOME of the words around for goodness's sake Paranoia, I reckon This place doesn't help you cheat, it just helps reduce the likelihood of RFEs, amongst other things. Stu	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-03-15 10:49:00
United Kingdom	British Bun in the Oven	I need to stop lurking in the ROC forums and check in here more often! Congratulations to all the new parents-to-be and recent little ones coming in to the world! Babies are so tiring, yet so awesome! We thought I was pregnant with baby #3 (not planned), but that's not the case this time, which is ok. We're planning on trying for baby #3 later this year anyways, if everything goes well. Having two kids already, buying a house, filing for ROC, and buying plane tickets for the UK can really drain a bank account, so we want to get the finances in order again first. On a side note, our 14 month old has both passports and that worked really well when we traveled to the UK for Christmas. Hubby carried her UK passport and I had her US one, so of course no problems at either border. Also as an FYI for USC parents with children from previous marriages/relationships, we were asked for a letter from my ex for my 8 year old daughter at UK immigration and also for her birth certificate, since our last name is different from hers. We had the letter giving her permission to travel to the UK, but completely forgot her birth certificate. Fortunately, the border agent let us go through, since we weren't staying very long and it's obvious she is mine, as she looks like my clone, but he said not to forget it next time. Good luck to all those that are trying for little ones! I'm in my early 30's, but have had a few issues in the past with pregnancies and my doctors were very positive about all the different options that are out there, so don't give up if you're having trouble! Shan	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2011-01-13 12:35:00
United Kingdom	London Medical - Knightsbridge Doctors	Interesting, no TB skin test either? Are we Brits exempt from this or something, or just assumed to be intelligent enough to guess how to go about it, despite there being no instructions! Sigh. Stu	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-08-18 11:59:00
United Kingdom	London Medical - Knightsbridge Doctors	Sorry to double post. Someone in the AOS forum kindly confirmed that I will need the TB skin test. Unless it's something that has to be done here locally in the US, I'm really disappointed Knightsbridge weren't more on the ball. Anyway, now to figure out where we need to get this TB test done :s Stu	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-08-13 14:17:00
United Kingdom	London Medical - Knightsbridge Doctors	Folks, should I have had a TB skin test during my medical? I'm just starting the AOS process and noticed this: QUOTE Q: When did the new TB requirements become effective? The new TB testing and treatment requirements became effective on May 1, 2008. However, CDC allowed a 30 day grace period. Therefore, any medical exam that takes place on or after June 1, 2008 must be performed in accordance with the new TB testing requirements. which kinda suggests they should have done one at Knightsbridge. Just when you think you're on top of this process, something else renders you completely confused. Stu	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-08-13 12:44:00
United Kingdom	London Medical - Knightsbridge Doctors	Medical July 9th, 1.50pm, Bentinck Mansions. I got there around 1.30pm. It really is only a few minutes walk from Bond Street station, I printed out a map from Google Maps so that it had a bit more detail, as "Map B" provided wasn't very clear. At the front desk, I was asked for the questionnaire sheet that was included in packet 3, a photo (I gave them a spare US sized one I had handy) and a copy of my vaccination record. My local GP's office were able to provide a print out of my vaccination records going all the way back to when the computerised records began in the late 80s, and Knightsbridge were happy to accept this. In the waiting room, I was asked to fill out a similar questionnaire (only ticking yes or no, not providing any detail) and sign an AIDS test consent form. After around 10 minutes I was called in to have my chest x-rayed, the guy was pretty amusing so made me quite relaxed. Back in the waiting room for a few minutes, I was eventually called in by the Irish doctor. After going through the yes/no answers I provided, he asked a few more questions and asked me to take my shoes off and hop on the weighing scales. It didn't break when I stood on it, thankfully. He then measured my height (seems I'm closer to 5'10, could have sworn I was 5'11) and then asked so sit in front of a selotape X on the carpet. He turned around and said "oh no sorry, I said stand in front of the X!" I guess my hearing is a bit pants Anyway, read some stuff off the eye chart, then sat on the bed. He took my blood pressure (through my shirt) and checked my lungs and heart at various positions on my chest and back. I then had to lie down and he checked my feet. I honestly had no idea what he was checking there, although I think my socks were a bit stinky. He then went off and wrote something down and started talking about my background, whilst getting me to un-button my jeans. I knew exactly what was coming and started babbling on about my physics degree to avoid the looming uncomfortable situation. After leaning on my stomach a bit, he was waffling about something and, sure enough, said "and just a quick peak" whilst looking down my underwear. I'm not sure what he ascertained in that split second, perhaps that I'm male. Anyway, last thing to do was the blood sample. I was still waffling about physics, dreading the needle, when he proceeded to puncture my arm with a sword and take some blood. After a few minutes he put a plaster on it and that was me done! Nothing out of the ordinary. When I went out into the foyer to pay, I noticed blood all over my (best) shirt. I nipped back in and he spent ages cleaning it up and put another plaster on it. He rolled up my sleeve to hide the blood stain and said I should start a trend of having one sleeve rolled up. Anyway, job done I would guess it all lasted about 30-40 minutes. Worth noting that because I had the interview earlier in the day, the Embassy still had my passport. They gave me a photocopy of the picture page to give to the Knightsbridge people, which seemed to suffice.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-07-12 17:42:00
United Kingdom	UK student loans	I've been wondering about this, too. Thankfully I appear to be on an older loan with different conditions. At last check, I had to be grossing £24k (£2000 monthly before tax, basically) before I needed to pay the loan back. Can I assume then that the terms will more or less transfer to my needing to earn about $48k ish or am I best discussing the specifics with the SLC themselves?	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2007-11-29 03:28:00
United Kingdom	Additional sheets	I think I might sign and date it too, just to be sure? I think they specify the additional sheet for question 18 needs to be signed/dated. Stu Edited by SMB x2, 01 December 2007 - 04:58 PM.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2007-12-01 16:58:00
United Kingdom	It's Finally My Turn!	Whilst we're on the subject of police reports, I've looked up the form for South Wales Police way ahead of time and come across this section: Which of those there do you normally tick? And should I specify anything in Section 3? Cheers in advance Stu	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2007-12-02 06:54:00
United Kingdom	Keith Floyd	Fantastic, I love watching Keith Floyd cook, even though I don't fancy the look of half the stuff he makes!	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2007-12-14 16:32:00
United Kingdom	Christmas in the UK or US	My first Christmas abroad and in the US, this year! Flying out on the 24th, can't wait Stu	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2007-12-14 16:56:00
United Kingdom	Shipping Companies?	If you're not moving a great deal, is there a rough guide for how much these companies charge per kg? Most sites I've been to don't seem to want to quote prices up front. I'm thinking perhaps my PC, HDTV, my novels and probably clothes if they don't fit in the luggage allowance.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2007-12-14 16:49:00
United Kingdom	Transfering dental (and medical?) records	Hi folks Been trying to think of all the things that might crop up in the future while waiting for the NOA2 and suddenly thought about my dental and medical records. Is it possible to obtain these and take them with me to the US, when I eventually get my visa? Is it actually worth doing, or will GPs in the US want to just start from scratch with a thorough once over? This mostly came to mind because I've had trouble with my wisdom teeth in the past (twice, in the last 10 years) and thought the old x-rays and dental history might be useful to a US dentist. Thanks in advance! Stu.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2007-12-20 15:07:00
United Kingdom	Emails/Chats	Aye. To be honest, I was intended just to take a cross section of everything. It can't hurt (except my arms, lugging about a folder full of guff) so better safe than sorry I guess, as mentioned above Stu.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-05 13:38:00
United Kingdom	Because it's almost here	There should be a thread on how to eat a Cadburys Creme Egg, and it'd be full of pseudo-erotic descriptions Stu.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-06 13:53:00
United Kingdom	Because it's almost here	I had never heard of Pancake Day until I met Stu and the more I learn about this day, the more I like it! Not that I need an excuse to make pancakes, but it is a good one if I need it! I'll have to learn how to make British pancakes, since all I know how to make is the American kind from the Bisquick box Edited by SMB x2, 05 February 2008 - 11:30 AM.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-05 11:29:00
United Kingdom	Shippers- not sure where to post this?	That's a huge help, thanks very much!	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-07 03:49:00
United Kingdom	Shippers- not sure where to post this?	Would be interested to hear the final tally, if you don't mind Just trying to get a ball park figure. Stu	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-06 17:34:00
United Kingdom	Shippers- not sure where to post this?	What would people recommend for moving the likes of books, dvds, computer etc? I'm not sure if it constitutes enough volume to go via ship, but books are rather heavy so I can see air being expensive. Haven't got anything in the way of furniture to move, if that helps. Stu.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-06 15:00:00
United Kingdom	A sweet disaster	Strewth, what a waste Mind, looking at that picture, all those packets of biscuits wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes in our office. Stu.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-05 12:59:00
United Kingdom	I got a job today!!!!	Congrats! Conversely, I'm made unemployed today Silly short-term, voluntary sector contracts. Stu.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-07 17:47:00
United Kingdom	Driving in the USA	Ah, lovely, cheers! I was on that page earlier (the first link) but couldn't understand the terminology. OK, so I've done a bit of searching about, QUOTE (Iowa drivers license site) Permanent resident foreign nationals should bring their Permanent Resident Card (I-551). Permanent resident foreign nationals may be issued a full term Driver's License or Non-Driver Identification Card. Does that mean once we're nearing the end of the AOS process and I get that I-551 stamp in my passport, I'm good to prod the local license place and see about being issued with a full Iowa license? I must admit, all this time I was assuming I'd need to resit a test and start driving in the US from scratch. Stu Edited by SMB x2, 08 February 2008 - 05:10 PM.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-08 17:10:00
United Kingdom	Driving in the USA	Can I just ask what sort of thing people have been searching for. I imagine it's the usual 12 month thing, but I wanted to look up the rules for Iowa and my UK drivers license, but I'm not having much luck. Thanks	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-08 16:53:00
United Kingdom	Got a British Pension	Can I not just keep paying into my HSBC pension here in the UK and then receive payment when I retire? I realise the employer contributions would be nil (unless US companies will pay into UK schemes), but I didn't think I'd need to move it entirely to the US. Stu.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-09 04:30:00
United Kingdom	US to London	Obviously your mileage will vary, but I've found UPS couriers in this area to be rather excellent in particular, as compared others. Rather than me having to trudge my way to a depot to collect my item because I was out, the UPS guy rang my mobile and asked if I'd like to meet him somewhere within his delivery area to collect it off him. Nice chap.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-09 04:37:00
United Kingdom	Grange Hill Axed	I haven't watched this since I was a wee kid, can't believe it was still going. Can't believe it's almost been around as long as I have, either! Stu	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-07 12:41:00
United Kingdom	Sir Alan slams equal opportunity laws	I must admit, I had no idea young women were asked these sorts of questions in interviews. It does seem a little draconian, although I suppose protagonists on either side will have a long list of pros and cons. It got me thinking though - there was a piece on BBC news a short while back showing how both maternity and paternity leave can be much better on the continent. I don't recall which country it was, but the deal was something like 14 months total paid leave, to be divided between mother and father as it suited them. As such, you'd see a lot of dads at home instead of mums, if that was more useful to their situation. Assuming I'm recalling this correctly, I wonder if they have the same prejudices there? Arguably, dads could potentially be off for a long time. Stu	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-11 17:44:00
United Kingdom	New Police Report	My bad. Should have read the Word file before replying! Stu	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-18 09:36:00
United Kingdom	New Police Report	Oh great. Our NOA2 isn't due for a wee while so I haven't obtained one yet, looks like I'll be paying 3 times as much now. I suppose they get it to you 3 times faster, too.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-18 08:55:00
United Kingdom	Taking my credit rating with me	The source is someone I know online, and that's all the information he provided, unfortunately. If I see him online, I'll ask him for more information.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-18 19:02:00
United Kingdom	Taking my credit rating with me	Well, I'm not too worried about credit rating per se. Shan and I have a joint checking and savings account in the US already, and apparently they do some sort of credit card where you stump up a deposit up front ($300-$10,000 I think the clerk said) and they give you a credit card with that credit limit on it, so you can build up transactions and history in your name. Just would have been nice to bring this rating over as is! Thanks for the replies, folks. Stu.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-18 05:07:00
United Kingdom	Taking my credit rating with me	I've had a good search for credit rating threads, but can't seem to come up with anything relevant to what I've just read on another (unrelated) forum: QUOTE If you move from America to the UK (or vice versa), your credit history follows you as from May 2007. It's unclear if it can be used to judge your future credit, and as far as I know it can only be used as an 'influencer'. It's not applicable to all countries either yet. Is that true? I've built up a decent credit rating over the past 6 years so being able to take any of that with me would probably be quite handy. Anyone have any experience of this? Stu	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-16 19:12:00
United Kingdom	'Dilapidated' shed's £150,000 tag	When Shan tells me about house prices in the US, I often sigh and remark "you couldn't buy a garden shed for that in the UK". I didn't realise how true that was On a more serious note, that's not a bad suggestion from Plaid.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-19 05:53:00
United Kingdom	Nobody appears to have Vaccination records on me	QUOTE (English Muffin @ Feb 7 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My medical notes had no record of my vaccinations either so I just got my GP to do them again before the medical. Trying to pre-empt things, I had a word with my GP, whom I've had since I was a lad, and the only vaccination records they had were a couple from when I was in school, nothing of early childhood etc. To be honest, I'm just gonna arrange to have the relevant ones (I mentioned I was emigrating) shortly now, before NOA2 pops up. Shouldn't be any cost at all, to my knowledge. edit - which I see Laurence above me did! Stu Edited by SMB x2, 07 February 2008 - 12:48 PM.	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-07 12:47:00
United Kingdom	Converting the $$$$$	Well, wouldn't all the big city bankers similarly skew the UK figures?	SMB x2	Male	Wales	2008-02-18 19:51:00