UK (and especially London) folks, where should a returning US labor union staffer work in the UK? I’ll be returning to London (location non-negotiable) early next year after almost ten years in the US. I left the UK soon after I graduated (I’ve never held a career job there), and I’ve worked as a labor union staffer in the US, working my way up to positions with a good deal of strategic and management responsibility, but I'm absolutely open to a change...
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posted by crabintheocean
on Oct 10, 2011 -
7 answers
I am a US citizen. I would like to move to Canada, where my Canadian girlfriend lives and works. My company here in the US is willing to let me telecommute. What are the legalities involved here?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 7, 2011 -
15 answers
Have you had good European or American food outside of America or Europe? If so, where and when? I was watching "No Reservations" on Netflix and was struck by how many Western countries had good examples of Eastern food. I haven't traveled in the East at all, but I can't help but think that the opposite must have happened. Please tell me if you've had great Smothered Chicken and Biscuits in Beijing. I want to hear!
posted by bswinburn
on Sep 23, 2011 -
34 answers
How will change of address affect my trip overseas if I am on a temporary resident visa and still in the process of filing for removal of conditions?
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posted by wwax
on Sep 23, 2011 -
1 answer
Help requested identifying a novel I read in the early 1990s involving Triads and illegal Chinese immigration.
There was an American who was tasked with transporting a Chinese illegal alien across parts of the western US in an automobile (car or pickup truck). I think his eventual destination was WA or OR, and parts of the story were in CA, in a sweatshop (I think). The Triads were involved. Any candidate titles or assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
posted by Ralph
on Sep 3, 2011 -
2 answers
I'm going to backpack around Europe for at least 2 months but basically until I get low on money or it gets too cold. Would I have a problem getting into the first country (possibly UK) without having a return ticket? (I will be flying home from whatever country is the last stop on my tour). Should I buy some kind of open-ended ticket? Surely this is a fairly common situation, what do people do to avoid hassle? (I am Canadian).
posted by GleepGlop
on Aug 11, 2011 -
11 answers
Does a Canadian taking a 7-week workshop in the US need a visa? A non-profit organization is hosting the workshop, not an accredited school.
posted by JPDD
on Aug 6, 2011 -
6 answers
American here, with spouse. Thinking of moving to Canada within 5 years, but retaining US citizenship (both of us). One of us has quite marketable skills, the other is on disability. Will one of us being on disability hurt our chances?? Where do we start looking to learn about this process? How long does it usually take? What can we do to increase our chances of making this change? Anonymous so that work and a few other people don't find out before we let them know.
posted by anonymous
on Aug 5, 2011 -
13 answers
What politically neutral book(s) should I read on multiculturalism and Islam, immigration/integration politics and/or ethnic/religious tensions in Europe?
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posted by goodnewsfortheinsane
on Jul 25, 2011 -
11 answers
I'm a dude going to marry a dude in New York State. Said dude I am going to marry is a resident alien from the UK. Will the UK recognize the marriage? Does he become an American Citizen by marrying him? Does that counteract his UK citizenship? What are my rights, here?
posted by The Whelk
on Jul 20, 2011 -
27 answers
Should I use a migration agent to handle my application to migrate to Australia from the U.S.? And if so, what's the best way to go about finding a good one?
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posted by milkcrateman
on Jul 17, 2011 -
11 answers
What should I hit in Montreal and Toronto? I have two weeks available and I want to bend them around unmissable events in each city. Aug/Sept.
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posted by roobot
on May 30, 2011 -
8 answers
The earliest I could possibly retire is about 15 years away and I've been thinking about retiring in Canada somewhere. The catch: I'm a US citizen and I don't currently live or work in Canada. Am I kidding myself?
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posted by tommasz
on May 23, 2011 -
6 answers
My husband and I have been long pondering our next move as a family, whether to move overseas or not. Today Singapore came up and surprisingly enough the idea is quite appealing - I hadn't even considered moving to Asia. So we're going on a fact-finding mission in July with the kids. There are a few things I'd like to try to work out in advance though...
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posted by tracicle
on May 21, 2011 -
16 answers
I am an obsessive worrier. I've just booked short-notice tickets to spend a week with friends in London. I know where my towel is, but that's about it. Help me do this without losing my shit over the many other small things I need to figure out.
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posted by badgermushroomSNAKE
on May 18, 2011 -
41 answers
Need to get married fast. Where is the best place in the world (outside of the US) to do it?
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posted by anonymous
on May 2, 2011 -
9 answers
Should we stay or should we go? Make a big international move as a pregnant couple or with a tiny baby? Lots of (possibly) relevant details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 29, 2011 -
25 answers
What happens if Korean immigration refuses my tourist visa? I am a Canadian living in Korea using tourist visas. I am doing online university from Canada and I am not working illegally. I have an apartment in Korea and I am worried that if I get rejected for some reason, I will have no way to get my things.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2011 -
3 answers
Where to start looking for web content (or similar) work in Canada? From New Zealand?
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posted by roobot
on Apr 18, 2011 -
8 answers
I have Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. Am I permitted to register with the UK electoral roll if I am not yet a British citizen?
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posted by Vrai
on Mar 31, 2011 -
3 answers
Canadian permanent residency question. Approaching end of 3rd year on a PR card, without spending very much time in Canada. Received stern warning from a border agent - what to do?
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posted by ashtabula to opelika
on Mar 24, 2011 -
10 answers
I want to give the gift of cheese, but I want to make sure it won't be confiscated at the border.
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posted by pdb
on Mar 22, 2011 -
5 answers
I recall reading somewhere about a 19th century American law whereby a child born in the US would be a citizen only if the father was a citizen and the child was male. It applied either to all non-whites or to only asians. I can't seem to find this anywhere. . . probably because I can barely remember the details!
Does this ring a bell for anyone?
posted by abirdinthehand
on Mar 13, 2011 -
11 answers
I am possibly moving to the United States from Canada for a job, and I'd like to get some insight into some aspects of the immigration process.
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posted by ChrisR
on Mar 9, 2011 -
10 answers
16 years ago, a Congressional Task Force was set up to study a major policy issue. Six months later, its report led to far-reaching legislative changes. Despite extensive news coverage from creation to completion, the report itself is virtually inaccessible.
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posted by anigbrowl
on Mar 7, 2011 -
9 answers
What countries are "relatively easy for Americans to immigrate to, have strong and growing economies with decent job prospects, and make citizenship a pretty fast process" ?
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posted by T.D. Strange
on Mar 1, 2011 -
20 answers
I'm leaving for Australia next week from Thailand, I have my tourist visa & will be staying with friends. What I don't have yet is my return ticket home to the US. Am I going to have any problems (with the airlines or AU immigration, or - ?) because I'm not yet ticketed?
posted by jsslz
on Feb 25, 2011 -
6 answers
How long can EU citizens stay in the United States per year? My girlfriend would like to stay with me for two-three months, then return home to work for a month, come back to the US for a couple months, etc. Will homeland security break up this arrangement after a while? Is there a limit to how many days per year she can stay in the US? To be clear, she won't be working here.
posted by pollex
on Feb 15, 2011 -
6 answers
I am a Canadian that has been living in America for 8 years as a permanent resident. I currently live with my English boyfriend, who is here on an L1 visa (which is being transferred over to an H1B). We are in the process of getting my paperwork together so that he can sponsor me as a common-law unmarried partner to move to England. As I've done this before (Canada to America) I do know that one of the best ways to get some insight into the underbelly of immigration is to ask people who have been through it.
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posted by knitfreak
on Feb 10, 2011 -
4 answers
What are my chances for landing a teaching job in the UK if I have a related BA but little experience?
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posted by custardfairy
on Feb 2, 2011 -
9 answers
Unexpected inheritance of $100,000 - $150,000 complicated by move from the US to the UK in the next year. My wife and I have never dealt with financial matters beyond credit cards and a moderate paycheck before, who do we talk to in Los Angeles/Southern California to make sure we don't screw this up?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2011 -
18 answers
I've recently completed a PhD in the UK and will be applying for a Tier 1 Post-Study Work visa. I need to do this in person and it needs to be done by the end of next week but I can't get an appointment online and the Home Office advice line is unable to provide any further information. Help?
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posted by lumiere
on Jan 24, 2011 -
1 answer
I am a Canadian citizen currently residing in Canada. I am in a long-distance relationship with someone who is an American citizen living in the States. What is the best temporary solution without getting any work/student visas for us to be together?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 20, 2011 -
14 answers
Asking for a friend, and I understand that YANAL,YANML. A friend was recently contacted by a prospective employment agency telling her that according to the SSA, she was not an American citizen.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 19, 2011 -
18 answers
Say you're a British citizen. And you're married to a citizen of a European country and living in that country with them and your kids, who are also citizens of that European country. And say you no longer want to be married and want to move back to the UK. With the kids. Leaving aside the inevitable custody battle, what the hell do you do next?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2010 -
10 answers
How to stop getting stopped when I legally enter the US with my Green Card? Immigration officers pull me out of line and claim I am a former student visa violator. But, they won't tell me how to learn more or fix this. Help!
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posted by Doggiebreath
on Dec 16, 2010 -
14 answers
My boyfriend was recently laid-off from his job in a competitive industry where companies are concentrated in certain areas -- he can't find another job in the industry just anywhere. He is looking for a new job in the industry. We (both US citizens) plan to go together to whatever place he finds a job, and there are a good number of opportunities in Canada (relatively speaking), so we are trying to decide if he should apply for jobs there. If he were hired by a Canadian company, would I be able to move with him there, and work after a certain amount of time?
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posted by imalaowai
on Dec 6, 2010 -
10 answers
YANMImmigrationL: Should I apply for UK provisional visa as a spouse now OR apply for indefinite leave to remain in 8 months based on residency? With the new immigration caps coming into effect next year I'm not sure what is the best choice. Snowflakey details inside.
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posted by like_neon
on Dec 2, 2010 -
2 answers
What are some organizations in Los Angeles that support recent immigrants and/or refugees, where I can become involved on a voluntary basis once or twice a week?
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posted by kensington314
on Nov 26, 2010 -
8 answers
Give me good reasons
not to move from the U.S. to Canada (specifically Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, or Vancouver) in 2-6 years. I especially welcome input from MeFites who have lived in both countries.
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posted by AugieAugustus
on Nov 19, 2010 -
66 answers
How can someone from Sweden in the U.S. on an expiring H-1B visa stay here longer, preferably permanently?
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posted by huckit
on Nov 3, 2010 -
7 answers
Can someone recommend a good immigration lawyer/law firm in Manhattan? I need someone/practice with deep expertise in H1B and greencard applications(EB1a, EB1b, and NIW).
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posted by jchaw
on Oct 13, 2010 -
2 answers
I live in Germany, and my German girlfriend's brother-in-law is originally from Nigeria. He is having trouble integrating. He's lived in the country (on and off) for 10 years, but continues to struggle with the language. To make matters worse, cultural differences are getting in the way of him establishing himself. What can I do to help him?
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posted by rhombus
on Sep 30, 2010 -
12 answers
