shelleyfreeman
English expat in the USA
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33
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English
Speaks English
Registration: 18 August 2016
Recommendations for an immigration lawyer and an accoutant ? by mvaillant
Hello everybody, I'm living in France, Toulouse, where I own my own company. Currently, I'm working on a new project/start-up and I'm searching for two kind of profiles: - an immigration lawyer with a good knowledge about E-2 visa, ...
I am not an immigration lawyer, I am not called David and I am not a man. I was not self advertising. Read More
Where to start? by RJfromNL
Hello everybody, Allow me to introduce myself, My name is Robert, 47 years old, father of 3 kids and living together with my spouse Danielle. In a previous relationship I dated an American girl and I guess that's where I unconsciously planted ...
I don't know your situation but buying a business is a common way for my expat friends to get into the US and secure a visa. Read More
Where to start? by RJfromNL
Hello everybody, Allow me to introduce myself, My name is Robert, 47 years old, father of 3 kids and living together with my spouse Danielle. In a previous relationship I dated an American girl and I guess that's where I unconsciously planted ...
Most people I know buy visa worthy businesses rather than look fro employment. Read More
Anyone from Hawaii? by ReyP
In the Puerto Rico forum we are talking about the possibility of becoming a state. Puerto Rico has Spanish at its official language and everything including the goverment, schools, press, legal documents, etc are in Spanish, Only about 1/3 of the ...
Property in Hawaii is very expensive compared to Florida. The cost of living in general was high. I have been to PR twice, the last time this year. I saw a lot of improvements from the 1st time. How ever we were there when there was no power in ... Read More
Anyone from Hawaii? by ReyP
In the Puerto Rico forum we are talking about the possibility of becoming a state. Puerto Rico has Spanish at its official language and everything including the goverment, schools, press, legal documents, etc are in Spanish, Only about 1/3 of the ...
I live in Orlando which has a large PR population and many of them don't speak any English. There is enough of a community that they can get the services required from other Spanish speaking people. However it is important to speak English as ... Read More
Are you happy in the USA? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in the USA? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
I know I am happy living in Florida, I saw not unhappy in the UK but I do believe I have had better opportunities in life by making the move. Read More
e2 visa process to the USA by Stugebbie
Hey all! I'm Stu, Ive joined up as I have had a life long dream to be able to get over to live and work in the USA, (Florida perhaps) along with my partner .. Ive scoured the web for information and advice on obtaining an E2 visa, in order to ...
yes there is, I have had 3 sets friends do it, I did not come on an E Visa so I am not too sure about the process but if you want more information please PM me and I can put you in touch with the right people. Read More
e2 visa process to the USA by Stugebbie
Hey all! I'm Stu, Ive joined up as I have had a life long dream to be able to get over to live and work in the USA, (Florida perhaps) along with my partner .. Ive scoured the web for information and advice on obtaining an E2 visa, in order to ...
Hello I moved from London to Orlando. Do you know you can change to a green card? Shelley Read More
New members of the USA forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
yes I will be about. My email ***The we can plan to meet. Read More
New members of the USA forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Good Morning Its nice to meet a fellow realtor. I am in Central Florida and I help a lot of snow birds from your area, if you know anyone looking in this area I will be happy to help them. Read More
Your best business development ideas in the USA by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in the USA is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
I like this idea as the US is an ageing population and economic studies have shown that in the up coming years most workers will be related to the health care industry. Read More
Your best business development ideas in the USA by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in the USA is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Good Morning, The USA is a big place, what works in one town may not work in another. A number Brits in my area are Realtors like myself or have businesses related to the short term rental community, lawn care , pool care, rentals, home cleaning ... Read More
Where should we live in the US? by Quentin_ndl
Hello ! I'm a French man and I'm going to marry an American citizen (i just got my visa). She currently lives in Monroe, Louisiana. We will try and move to a bigger city, with more opportunities. We selected 3 cities (but we are open to ...
Good Morning I am English and have been living on Orlando since 2002. My boyfriend Charles is from Paris and has been in Florida 19 years. He splits his time between Orlando and St Pete/Tampa way. We have French Friends in both places, but more ... Read More
U Visa . stage one complete. I have some questions. please help by nicklittle135
i have just had my U visa supplement B signed by the law enforcement agency. now I have 6 months in which to file for the U visa waiting list, which I understand due to the cap could be years. my questions. I am legally in the USA on a b1/b2 and ...
he can help with any immigration issues Read More
Simple to own a car in Florida? by GuestPoster33107
Hi, is it simple enough to own a car in Florida? i come out for months at a time and very expensive to hire for 2-3 months so was wondering if not better to buy a small car, i have my own house in sarasota, plus any problems re getting ...
my in laws live in France and then have a car for when the come over, I have know some of my investors that have owned cars as well. Read More
New members of the USA forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
You don't have to work you can place a manager in the business, you do need to take drawings Read More
e2 visa process to the USA by Stugebbie
Hey all! I'm Stu, Ive joined up as I have had a life long dream to be able to get over to live and work in the USA, (Florida perhaps) along with my partner .. Ive scoured the web for information and advice on obtaining an E2 visa, in order to ...
David.stoller@davidstollerlaw.com david is a great lawyer and I can help you with buying the business and a home, Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in the USA by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in the USA can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in the USA? What are the ...
I have lived in the US for 14 years and the coffee is bad 80% of the time, if there are Europeans and Americans at a party its the Europeans that stay longer, not many of my American friends can dive a manual car, and the food is a lot more ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in the USA by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in the USA can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in the USA? What are the ...
Hello I like living in the US and would not move back to the UK, but I would move away from Orlando, the pace of life is slow and not very metropolitan. But it has improved in the time I have been here. My opinion of America has not changed in the ... Read More
Marriage to Algerian by Sherryjmj621
I am engaged to Algerian man he is younger am much older. I fly over next March to get married but have been told us embassy will deny due to age difference. Not sure about Algerian government. Does anyone know of the rules. I appreciate any ...
I don't know the rules but I did have one English friend that was already living in Florida on a visa denied her green card application though marriage because of a 20 ish year age difference. Read More
Working in USA by Adwo
Is it possible to find a job before migrating to USA?
I was not married to a citizen or coming to study when I came. I only know one lady that did labor certification, she worked at the same company as me. There were a lost more hoops of fire for her to jump though then others I know that came in on ... Read More
Working in USA by Adwo
Is it possible to find a job before migrating to USA?
yes but a very difficult way to get a visa, I only know a few people that have got here through labor certification. Read More
New members of the USA forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
There are about 180 different visa for the US, some come with permanent residence and some do not, I only know of 2 visa's that requests the applicant to show a certain amount of funds and that's $1 million and $1/2 million to make as a ... Read More
New members of the USA forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi We live in Orlando and I am English and Charles is French from Paris. Read More
what happens at immigration at MCO airport by GuestPoster11022
Hi, I'm a UK NHS Doctor. An anaesthetist (anaesthesiologist - USA speak). My wife and I are snowbirds! We travel to Florida twice a year for 3 weeks at a time, June and December. We have just been successful in obtaining a B1/B2 visa. We hope to ...
Hi I used to live in Basingstoke and I now live in orlando, if you need help with buying a property let me know. As for your b visa you are a visitor so need to join the visitor line at the airport, that's all I can help with as I have not had ... Read More
New members of the USA forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
If you need a recommendation of a good immigration lawyer in fl I can get you one. My boyfriend is French and I am English so with have both been though it. Read More
New members of the USA forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Do you know where in Florida you wish to be? I made the move in 2002 so I'm sure I can guide you to some people to work with. Read More
New members of the USA forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi I just signed up on the site. I am English and have been living and Working in Orlando since 2002. Shelley Read More