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From the lens Our move to America from the UK.

  • allianz May 2, 2012 @ 1:55 am | delete
    It is good to hear that people still are moving to the US. I have had a feeling for a while that people want to come to America a lot less than before since all these recession changes, United States loosing its grip on the world and power, etc.
  • David000 Apr 24, 2012 @ 1:07 am | delete
    This is certainly one of the most valuable posts. Great tips from beginning till end. Lots of suggestions for me and for people. Superb work.
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  • Decanus Apr 23, 2012 @ 12:27 pm | delete
    great lens, really nice seeing the steps taken along the way.
  • andrewmcd Apr 12, 2012 @ 8:59 am | delete
    What an interesting Lens! Would LOVE to take a bite at living in the Big Apple!
  • Shadrosky Apr 6, 2012 @ 10:19 am | delete
    A fascinating story! As an American (somewhat seriously) contemplating a move to Europe, its eye-opening to read about the process in reverse! Glad you've been welcomed to the States!
  • samudhrikkhamatrimonial Mar 16, 2012 @ 11:14 pm | delete
    Nice Lens and good information. Thanks for sharing.

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  • michaeljames001 Dec 5, 2011 @ 6:04 pm | delete
    Great Lens great reading, makes me wish I could turn the clock back, too late for me, being 63 but I hope it will encourage other younger people to take the plunge.
  • chantelle20 Oct 29, 2011 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    How AMAZING i have just recently got back from America where i visited my boyfriend who is attending college over there. I live in Portsmouth & when i hit back here last night i was sooooo depressed to be back here. I would love to just up lift and go back to live there. But its not that easy is it ? Im only 20 and just recently finished college. I wish it was easy like going to Oz.
    Your story really has inspired me. :)
    Back to work tomorrow & carrying on with my life in this wonderful place called England :( .
  • bernie74 Oct 9, 2011 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    What a great lens. My Husband moved from the UK to Australia and we know what it takes to get everything done and done right. Thanks for sharing
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  • FengShuiStyle Aug 2, 2011 @ 10:28 pm | delete
    I just loved your lens. I read the whole thing! ;-) I am an Anglophile, originally from Boston (Massachusetts), but I'm 3/4 British by extraction, and now I live in California! How's that for confusing? I think it's great that you've landed in Connecticut. My aunt lives in Old Wethersfield, CT ~ which basically hasn't changed since 1634....Good luck with everything ;-) Cheers, ~Jennifer
  • Props-n-Frocks-Fancy-Dress Jul 30, 2011 @ 8:36 am | delete
    This is a great lens. I hope that you and your family continue to do well in the States, this lens will surely help others starting the process - Adele X
  • johnbro00ownee Jul 14, 2011 @ 4:39 am | delete
    furniture assembly are great to move from america to furniture things
  • floresbrowns Jul 13, 2011 @ 8:48 am | delete
    Best of luck for your move. Fabulous news. I liked your post. want to know more about vacation places. waiting for your nest post. best of luck again..
  • amysawyer Jun 21, 2011 @ 5:46 am | delete
    Love this lens. So detailed and really informative. When i went to Florida to visit my Auntie i found the distance between places a chore to, especially as I couldn't drive in the US.Good luck with the greencard application!
  • ACreativeDream May 14, 2011 @ 9:32 am | delete
    I move from Spain to the UK, now we were thinking the US could be cool... But getting a Visa sounds really complicated (even if as business owners we can actually create work, not compete for existing jobs). Thanks for your lens!
  • netlawman Feb 28, 2011 @ 3:40 am | delete
    I like your nice informative post.I think its easy only for American citizen not other country like India.
  • kiwisoutback Dec 7, 2010 @ 6:10 pm | delete
    Great lens, you've put a lot of time into this! Moving to another country has to be a difficult experience. Vacations are one thing - moving and adapting to another country's customs and culture - that's a whole other story.
  • navimerian Nov 24, 2010 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    hey your lens it's awesome, I am new on SQUIDOO and first time visit your lens. it's awesome Well done.
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  • theclickfactory Nov 23, 2010 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    I think moving has always been and always be a painful task for us only the removalist and the furniture removal companies stand like a blessing. Only that you need to choose the right ones.

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  • jwilks70 Nov 22, 2010 @ 7:25 am | delete
    Moving out is one of those things that has so many uncertainties that come with it. Especially if you are moving out on your own. Often enough people get an overwhelming sense of loneliness. You cannot help but feel homesick as well. I tell people to hire a moving company that is willing to help you move all of you heavy furniture, as well as help you move all of your things. Make sure they offer insurance for your belongings too. There is nothing worse than having to replace broken appliances or furniture just because of an accident. Sometimes that coffee machine just helps you get through those first few weeks.
  • theconditionpodcast Nov 17, 2010 @ 8:17 pm | delete
    Well done on your move. Good luck.
  • thesuccess Nov 15, 2010 @ 4:36 pm | delete
    And it's been blessed by another Angel (from blighty)
  • Fitzcharming Sep 20, 2010 @ 8:37 pm | delete
    wonderful information in your lens, it's been blessed by a squid angel
  • Aug 30, 2010 @ 10:09 am | delete
    Thumbs up!
    Great lens... very informative. Thanks for the good read.
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  • jimk4 Aug 12, 2010 @ 11:51 am | delete
    I love looking at your pictures and reading about your experiences! I "LIKED" your page! Check out some of my squidoo's and help me out! =)

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  • CrossStitchCards May 24, 2010 @ 6:57 pm | delete
    This was interesting reading as my Husband and I made the same trip (to CA) in Sept 2008. We also had L1 and L2 Visas which we got 5 days before leaving. However, there were major differences in our experiences. His company paid for the flights, lawyers, relocation costs (including shipping of our stuff and $10K cash to replace all our electricals), 1 month apartment rent, and 30 days rental car.

    We were already with the HSBC in the UK, so 6 months before we left the country, we set up new accounts and credit cards (with the same limits as the UK), so we had everything sorted and could start living as soon as we arrived. No pets either.

    The SS number and driving license were the only things we had to get upon arrival, but we had a relocation assistant provided to help us with the paperwork and also to help us find a place to live. Because it was all done as a corporate transfer to a well known company in the area, we did not have any trouble finding a place to rent, or get credit or anything. We had sold our house in the UK, so we paid for 2 new cars with cash, no credit needed for that.

    I hope that you have now settled down and are enjoying your US experience. I know I am!
  • Duncanewis22 Apr 25, 2010 @ 2:34 am | delete
    I appreciate your writing first... great lens. I guess I should tweet this now!.. mmm, done tweet! not only people from other world move to only US, but latest statistics (I saw in wiki) says that the immigrants are more to UK..... and Duncan Lewis, a big name for immigration solicitors in UK was also awarded for their immigration services.

    I will write a lens about immigration and various immigration rules very soon, follow me and just visit the lens
  • Apr 1, 2010 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    This lens is awesome. I love it. I am going to tell my editors on my Thai News website to write something about this lens and probably feature it.

    I will comment here again once we do.

    Great Work
  • qlcoach Aug 18, 2009 @ 8:56 am | delete
    Congrats on your move to America. Are you liking it? Nice job journaling your experiences. Thanks for visiting my previous lens about emotional healing. For fun, hope you will visit my new lens about Travel and Dream Trips. Sincerely: Gary Eby, author and therapist.

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