@ladyliberty
American expat in England
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American
Speaks English
Registration: 25 August 2010
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Volunteering in London? by nerolife
hi there! are there any members out there who have volunteered in the past or are still currently volunteering? which organisations should i contact should i wish to offer support as a volunteer? would love some input from you guys as i'm looking ...
This site allows you to search for volunteer oportunities in your area of interest in your geographical area: http://www.do-it.org.uk/ Blog: www.beyondthequeen.blogspot.com Read More
Want to move from Canada to UK and run a pub...hard or easy? by travelspice
Hi I am a single mum and I have right of abode for England. I have been looking at various brewers and all their listings for pubs to take on as management with living accom. I can get into one for as little as 4000 pounds up front. I am looking ...
I'm not Canadian, nor have I ever ran a pub, but if you have right of abode, then it would be easy for you to move here and you probably wouldnt have any trouble purchasing the pub, but I just thought I'd warn you that pubs are closing here in ... Read More
Youth Mobility Visa/Visa - questions.... by n_KKK
Hello, I'm from Australia and would like to work in the London. I got a visa in 2004 to work in London but had to leave London after 5 wks (having not worked) and didn't get to return to London to use the visa. Does anyone know if there is any way ...
Did your refusal letter say you were eligible for an appeal? Usually appeals are only sucessful when the ECO has made an error or misunderstood some of your supporting documents. I dont believe you would be eligible for an appeal if the mistake was ... Read More
Which line to stand in-how does it work? by RoxyLee
Hi I have a South African passport and my two year old daughter has a British passport -so when we leave Britai to go to SA next month- which line do I stand in at the airport-British or foreign? Do I have to go in both?
Since you are the only they will need to answer any questions, you'll need to go thru the line that applies to YOUR passport. Read More
New And Seeking Advice :) by TheOmega
Hello! I'm new to this site and these forums and though I'd introduce myself and share, hopefully some folks have advice... I'm a 31 year-old woman living in the US and looking to immigrate to the Brighton area sometime in the next two years. My ...
Hello there I dont know a lot about marriage visit visas except that you need to provide as much proof as possible that you intend to return to the US following the wedding (ie that you dont plan to settle in the UK immediately). Your job ties to ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in England by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in England? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in England? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
This depends on which country you are coming from. If you are coming from an EU country a qualifying non-EU the information below will apply: Currently, the process is very long (takes approx 8 months) and many people find it difficult. ... Read More
Moving to greater London - Good places to live (West)? by KristofBE
Hello, I will be moving from Belgium to the UK in the upcoming months. I now need to determine exactly where to live. I will be working in the Buckinghamshire area, but am expecting to live in greater London (not the centre) [An advice I ...
Where in Buckinghamshire will you be working? I'm not sure if the advice you recieved about living in West London whilst working in Bucks is really the best unless you're a fan of rather long commutes. Just as an example, it will take you a good ... Read More
sending money from the uk to the usa by UK/US Shannon
Any idea how to make these transfers without incurring incoming transfer fees? As I am an 'advance' customer at HSBC UK, I can avoid the actual transfer fee from HSBC UK but then Chase charges $15 per incoming international transfer. And no one in ...
I use PayPal. It seems so amaturish, but really it's the best thing I have been able to find. I have two Pay Pal accounts (one US and one UK) and transfer a few hundred pounds each month to my US Pay Pal account and am charged only a few dollars ... Read More
Visa for expat canadian? by Mariafullgrasse
Hello! Anyone has any infos about how to get a Visa or work permit in uk for expat canadians (with frech resident card and canadian passport). I live in France and would like to work in a pub for 2 or 3 mounths. Do I need a Visa for a short period ...
Unless you also have French citizenship, you will need a visa to come work in the UK. You CANNOT work whilst on a visitors visa, and you will probably find that it is not worth your while to apply for a visa that will allow you to work for only a ... Read More
Moving to England on EU passport: NHS? by karen in Virginia
Hello: I have been married to a UK citizen for almost 9 years (that's hard to believe:) and we've lived in the US that whole time-- with two trips to London each year so my Londoner hubbie doesn't go too crazy. My general question concerns the ...
Hello Karen Anyone with a visa valid for longer than 6 months or other document (such as an EU passport) proving their right to residency in the UK is eligble for NHS treatment. You simply register with the GP in your catchment area and then ... Read More
Advice on living in (or near) London by Dani_
Hi everyone, I'm looking for people who can offer me advice on starting a life in England (preferably (near) London). Living in England is my dream and I'm now at an age and point in my life that I can actually do it! I would love to meet people ...
Slowtree - this depends entirely on lifestyle. Take a look at this post. It may help: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=21546 Read More
Not having much luck here.... by Sonia87
Hi all, I would love to get to know people, I am a very sociable and fun, young girl! I moved to London from Yorkshire several months ago and am wanting to make friends in London. I was recommended this website from a friend of mine who used it ...
Hi Sonia - why don't you try some of the local meet up groups? meetup.com Read More
Advice on living in (or near) London by Dani_
Hi everyone, I'm looking for people who can offer me advice on starting a life in England (preferably (near) London). Living in England is my dream and I'm now at an age and point in my life that I can actually do it! I would love to meet people ...
When I came back to UK in 2007 I bought a friend a drink. The man behind the bar said 8 pounds! I said TWO pints. He said EIGHT pounds yes for TWO beers.Hmm.. this doesnt seem too terrible to me, maybe for 2007, but £8 for two pints is certainly not ... Read More
Advice on living in (or near) London by Dani_
Hi everyone, I'm looking for people who can offer me advice on starting a life in England (preferably (near) London). Living in England is my dream and I'm now at an age and point in my life that I can actually do it! I would love to meet people ...
Hello Dani I think a lot of this boils down to personal taste, and since you dont mention WHY you want to move to England, I dont know what your taste is and what you are looking for, but if you have only ever been to London, I would really ... Read More
London ... where should we live ? by sergiogove
Hi Guys and Gals I'm moving to London next week with a friend of mine. We will be looking for a 2-bed flat to move in to. Anyways, We are looking on the rightmove and gumtree websites and would like some ideas about which areas would be best to ...
This site can be incredibly helpful to determine average housing price, crime rates and communte time: http://commutefrom.com/ Good luck Blog:www.beyondthequeen.blogspot.com Read More