Elvatoloko
French expat in the USA
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About me
French
Lives in Alexandria, VA
Speaks English, Español, Francais.
Registration: 05 February 2011
leaving the usa by kent&kathyboyd
Hi my name is Kathy, I am retired. My husband and I are tired of the changes this government is doing that affect our lives. I have been a patriot of my country all my life and its breaking my heart to see our freedoms going away.
I've lived in Europe and in Latin America, folks, freedoms in Europe are non-existent, especially if you have to make a living there. You will always be a guest in Latin America, subject to the whims of whatever crooked authorities come into power. ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Congrats! Glad it worked out for you. Take care and welcome to the US. Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
This does not look too good. Contact a reputable immigration attorney and ask them if you are eligible to request a 601 waiver of the 10 year time bar on unauthorized presence and also a 212 waiver to re-enter the United States after deportation or ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Why did you have a removal order? Did you get arrested by the border patrol when you originally entered the U.S. ? Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Hi, What was the reason you got deported for? Read More
Banking between the U.S. and Mexico by jmkinsman
I need some suggestions on the cheapest and easiest way to handle finances while I am living in Mexico. I am going to be earning U.S. dollars that I will be depositing into my U.S. bank account (like what I do now while living in the U.S.) I ...
It's my understanding that you need to present an FM-3 or FM-2 resident visa along with proof of your address. You can't open the account from the US, you must physically go to the bank and open the account. All the same rules apply to all the banks ... Read More
Banking between the U.S. and Mexico by jmkinsman
I need some suggestions on the cheapest and easiest way to handle finances while I am living in Mexico. I am going to be earning U.S. dollars that I will be depositing into my U.S. bank account (like what I do now while living in the U.S.) I ...
Pretty much all the banks in Mexico allow you to open an account in US dollars. Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
So it was dismissed on the condition of good behavior for one year. If I were you, I would check with an immigration lawyer familiar with Virginia law and procedures to see if this can count as a conviction for immigration purposes. Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Thanks for the swift reply. The thing is that I was never arrested at all. An officer came to the house 12 hours later and told me I would have to go to court and left me with a summons. After reading through some other forums I just checked the VA ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Hi there I wonder if anyone has any experience with my issue. I went to college in the US about 10 years ago, but have since been waiting in Europe for my green card to come through, as my mom is a US citizen, but she was not at the time I was in ... Read More
Affordable rental car? by jwalker_01
I am looking for an affordable rental car for a 90 day period in Panama. The best price I can find is $600+. Does anyone know of a local rental car agency that rents cars for less? Any help is much appreciated.
jwalker, I have more bad news for you-I would bet anything that the insurance charges weren't included in that $600. There are 2 mandatory ones, even with insurance coverage on your credit card, that total about $18 a day! It's a racket!Hi, my GF ... Read More
Saying Hello........Hola.......and want to talk cars
Hi, my GF is from Panama and I have visited there. From what I could see, there are dealers in Panama city of just about every major auto maker present in the US market. I think that if you purchase a fairly recent vehicle in the US you will be ... Read More
US trained nurse seeking to move to France by mlazarre
Hi all: I am new to this forum. I am a nurse trained in the US who now wishes to work and live in France. I am finding it difficult to find information about how to get an equivalent diploma to work in France. I guess I would also need a "permis de ...
I hear you, I work in public safety, and that's definitely not about the money either :) I just know that the salary difference will probably be drastic, that's something you should be prepared for, especially if you have bills to pay in the U.S. ... Read More
Looking for Canadians who have moved to France by Josiane12
Our daughter has moved to Bretagne and is expecting our first grandchild. Would like to explore the possibility of relocating there in the near future. I hold dual citizenship, French by birth and Canadian by choice. I'm on a fixed income and am ...
Our daughter has moved to Bretagne and is expecting our first grandchild. Would like to explore the possibility of relocating there in the near future. I hold dual citizenship, French by birth and Canadian by choice. I'm on a fixed income and am ... Read More
US trained nurse seeking to move to France by mlazarre
Hi all: I am new to this forum. I am a nurse trained in the US who now wishes to work and live in France. I am finding it difficult to find information about how to get an equivalent diploma to work in France. I guess I would also need a "permis de ...
Hi there, I'm not quite sure why you would want to move to a place where you'll make half the money, pay twice the taxes and have a hard time finding a job, anyways, to each his own as they say. I found the following information for you: 1) If ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
The E-2 visa does not lead to a green card by itself. You would have to either have an employer (other than your own company) sponsor you for a green card (the whole process takes roughly from 5 to 10 years this way) or marry your GF in which case ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
However - will this be different if i want to apply for a E2 visa??You would need to obtain a waiver for the "Crime of Moral Turpitude (CMIT) regardless. Once the waiver is granted, you should get the E-2 visa for the full three year. You can keep ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Hi, Assuming that you are a UK citizen, you could use the E-2 visa to move to the United States by way of investing/opening a business here. Regarding your criminal record, it looks like your offense could fall within the "petty theft" exception ... Read More
Banking between the U.S. and Mexico by jmkinsman
I need some suggestions on the cheapest and easiest way to handle finances while I am living in Mexico. I am going to be earning U.S. dollars that I will be depositing into my U.S. bank account (like what I do now while living in the U.S.) I ...
HSBC Mexico and HSBC USA are two different banks. They belong to the same banking corporation but are incorporated locally as two different entities. Your US account at HSBC would not be found in the system at a HSBC branch in Mexico or any other ... Read More
Life in Miami.. by asharris
G'day all, If all goes well I should be moving to Miami within the next two months, yay!! I have some questions that need urgent attention before signing off the negotiations for my contract. 1. As my two boys are currently following the British ...
Miami is a very cosmopolitan city leaning strongly towards the Latino side of things. Over 60% of the population speak Spanish. I happen to like Miami. There are many safe areas to live in, the areas you should stay away from are the Liberty ... Read More
how awesome is philly?
Go to D'Alessandro's sub shop in Roxborough an tell me Philly is not AWSOME Read More
My lame dream
Hi, Moving to the US will require a work visa. In order to obtain a work visa you will need a company to file a petition on your behalf. Unfortunately, you will have a much easier time to obtain a work visa in the capacity of an IT professional ... Read More
French Docu Series
Hi there! I think you may be more successful in finding subjects for your documentary on the french language version of this forum. I know "Yves Bistro" in Alexandria, VA is owned and operated by a French expat. Just a thought! Read More
New to USA Forum by FaithC
Hi guys, I am new to USA forum, would like to know more about this blog and how can we make new friends from here. I am interested to know about studying and working in USA and the challenges you can face. Anyone who has been through this, can ...
Hi, You can find many answers to your questions by conducting a search on the forum. Precise questions will attract precise, valuable answers. Your questions are a little too generic to elicit the type of information you are looking for. Read More
help
Congratulations, on winning the lottery. You may want to contact this organization or other Algerion American organizations in the U.S. http://www.aaagw.org/ They may be able to point you in the right direction. It is very unlikely that an ... Read More
H4 VISA
H-4 status does not allow you to work. You can study, do some volunteering work etc. but not work for a salary. You will not be able to obtain a Social Security Number with that visa. A taxpayer ID is an "Individual Tax Identification Number" ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
ok , thanks Elvatoloko ! this is more complicated than I thought .As most immigration matters are! Just trying to point you in the right direction and trying to steer you away from mistakes made by many before you. Good luck! Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Check this out: http://www.ilw.com/articles/2007,0717-scott.shtm Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
At this point, I would advise you to do a little resarch on the internet. Try googling "extreme hardship" and "immigration" "waivers" etc. You will get good info from there. As I told you, the immigration officer interviewing you can refer you ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
You can either take advice, or refuse it. It's you're life. I worked at an immigration law firm for fire years. In those fire years I worked on thousands of cases, and several hundreds involving waivers... I'm getting that from The Immigration ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
Hi, A waiver is MANDATORY, you NEED A WAIVER. Fortunately, you are under the limit. ANYTHING over 30 grams would have MADE YOU INELIGIBLE EVEN WITH A WAIVER. Any sentence that carries a penalty of over 12 months can be considered a felony which ... Read More
green card & criminal record by howieg
I am applying for a marriage based Green Card. I have a minor criminal record in the UK so my question is do I need to submit form I-601? (I am doing the paperwork myself) Does any criminal history make one inadmissable? The (sad) details of the ...
The drug conviction will require a Waiver. Anything more than simple possession of less than 30 gr. of marijuana is not waivable. The assault and battery charge may be considered a crime of violence which may or may not be waivable depending on ... Read More