I am a soon-to-be-divorced UK citizen (soon-to-be ex-wife is American) with a permanent resident card (expires 2019). Married in May 2007, came here September 2010, divorcing either this month or next. I'm moving to San Francisco end of May 2012. What, if anything, do I have to tell INS regarding my marital status? And which forms to fill out?
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posted by slater
on Apr 2, 2012 -
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My great aunt was murdered somewhere in the USA around 1970 by her husband. I only know her first name. How do I find out the details?
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posted by pandini
on Mar 20, 2012 -
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My husband and I have just returned from a great trip to West Texas; both back to work tomorrow. In order to keep our sanity, need to start planning the next road trip. Any suggestions? Probably no more than 10-12 days during the summer and we are willing to fly to a start off point. We like to linger. Preferably in the US or Canada.
posted by mwark
on Mar 18, 2012 -
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I'm looking for a particular sort of resort/hotel for an August vacation. Please help!
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posted by Chris4d
on Mar 7, 2012 -
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I don't technically live in the US anymore; I've sold my house, dropped my auto insurance, etc, and I need to figure out how to deal with my US bank accounts.
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posted by digitalprimate
on Feb 29, 2012 -
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I keep reading rumors of Ron Paul supporters sneaking their delegates into state conventions.
How plausible is it that Ron Paul can get the nomination
with this strategy? And if it can't get the nomination, what
can he do with all the extra delegates?
posted by empath
on Feb 16, 2012 -
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Roadtrip from the Bay Area to Hoover Dam and beyond at the end of winter... help us connect the dots!
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posted by kendrak
on Feb 15, 2012 -
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I'd like to send a coffee-table photography book of the U.S. with my son as a gift to his student-exchange host family. My Amazon-fu is failing me!
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posted by drlith
on Jan 26, 2012 -
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For an Australian citizen thinking of moving to the United States, is it better to see an immigration lawyer in Australia, or one in the US, for consultation? This assumes that one is currently in Australia, but travels occasionally to the US.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 15, 2012 -
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US passport / stamp filter: What is the policy for stamping US passports upon arrival back in the US? I've had inconsistent experiences with this.
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posted by andrewesque
on Jan 9, 2012 -
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Silly question but I am clueless: where to skip rope/jump rope in the US?!?
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posted by xm
on Dec 23, 2011 -
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I'm learning how to write scalable "enterprise-grade" software solutions, e.g. on the so-called "cloud." I've been programming for a couple decades, so this is not a stretch.
Software is eating the world anyway, so I'm going to use software to save the world. Please help me cast a wide net.
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posted by zeek321
on Dec 19, 2011 -
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Seller is in Alberta, buyer (me) is in Pennsylvania. The item is $1,600 US and ships in a big crate... how do I do this correctly?
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posted by tss
on Dec 6, 2011 -
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I was
cautioned (not convicted) for possession of cannabis in 2003 in the UK. I understand that the USA is not very friendly towards people with drugs "offences" on their record and I'm wondering if I will have trouble travelling to Hawaii (via a four-day stopover in San Francisco) in the middle of next year.
posted by anonymous
on Dec 4, 2011 -
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In my Internet peregrinations I came across this:
'In 2010 there were 32,788 road deaths in the USA (Source: DfT). This equates to 10.6 road deaths per 100,000 of population and compares to the UK average of 3.1 road deaths per 100,000 of population in 2010.'. I am trying to equate these statistics with relevant land areas vs population.
posted by lungtaworld
on Nov 29, 2011 -
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Learning to fly in the US, then moving to Canada or the EU -- can I transfer a license?
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posted by jpziller
on Nov 9, 2011 -
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How do I land a job in the Bay Area when I'm currently living overseas? Or should I throw caution to the wind and move there first?
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posted by The Shiny Thing
on Oct 24, 2011 -
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Which passport do I use entering Ireland; US or Irish?
I'm a recently naturalized US Citizen, who was born and reared in Ireland. I plan to travel to Ireland and am unsure which passport to show when I enter Ireland; my brand spanking new US passport or my Irish passport?
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posted by zaphod
on Sep 14, 2011 -
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Will I have a problem crossing the US/Canadian border if I'm in the middle of a name change and my passport has my old name while my SSN card and driver's license have my new name?
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posted by kthxbi
on Aug 30, 2011 -
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What is the cheapest reliable way to mail a book (about 10" x 12" x 1") from the continental USA to the UK?
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posted by endless_forms
on Aug 29, 2011 -
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As a US citizen, living and working abroad for many years, I recently heard of a new law that I must file tax returns on the US by Aug 31, 2011 or face a penalty. Anyone know about this? If US citizens live and pay taxes abroad, they generally are exempt up to $91,500.
posted by foxinsocks
on Aug 27, 2011 -
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In a few hours I'll be flying from London to Seattle. What should I keep an eye out for (outside)?
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posted by fakelvis
on Aug 26, 2011 -
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Canadian volunteering in the USA. (When) should I stay and (when) should I go home?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 23, 2011 -
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Emergency! I'm a Dual UK/USA citizen with valid USA and UK passports. My flight leaves London (where I am now) tomorrow at 2 p.m. I have my UK passport on me, in London, but my USA passport is currently in Manchester. It's 9:44 p.m. in London.
This page says it's against federal law for a US citizen (even a dual citizen) to enter the USA on anything other than a USA passport. So, what are my options? I've JUST applied for an ESTA visa, it's supposed to be instant...
posted by omnigut
on Aug 15, 2011 -
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Canada - US - Canada trip for a visiting UK national - problematic? Will they let me back in?! Specifics inside
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posted by everydayanewday
on Aug 15, 2011 -
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Anyone had any issues living in the US but flying internationally out of Canada? We (English green-card holder me + US citizen wife) live in far upstate NY and it seems that flying to London and back out of Ottawa using Air Transat is the cheapest and quickest way. Are there any pitfalls I'm unaware of? Any craziness with border control between the US and Canada if you tell the that's what you're doing? Thanks.
posted by merocet
on Aug 12, 2011 -
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We are moving to the out of the country soon, and I'd like advice on how to tell my kids. What I've found online at other sites has been....less than helpful, so any personal advice or good links appreciated. Possibly relevant details inside.
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posted by digitalprimate
on Jul 25, 2011 -
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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 -
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What is the best option for getting a car for four months while on vacation in the US?
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posted by strekker
on Jul 14, 2011 -
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Looking for good, cheap accommodation in Buffalo, NY. My partner is visiting to work at Buffalo Uni for about 7 days in late September. They've offered to organise accommodation in a Holiday Inn at $98 a night. This feels a little steep. We'd like to shop around a bit, perhaps look at alternatives other than a hotel/motel. Perhaps a student "sleep in my spare room" scheme or something. Advice much appreciated.
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posted by 0bvious
on Jul 12, 2011 -
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Asking for a friend: 2011 USA 7s Collegiate Rugby Championships in Philadelphia, June 4-5. Central Washington University defeats North Carolina. At the end of the game, the CWU coach hugs CWU player Jacob Bates, a family friend. Would love to find video of the last part of this game, or a still image showing this moment.
Have found some highlight reels, but not hitting paydirt yet. :(
posted by xedrik
on Jul 11, 2011 -
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I have a factory unlocked iPhone 4, and am travelling to US for a week. What are the pre-paid options available?
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posted by MiG
on Jul 10, 2011 -
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Travelling through the East Coast of the USA, I would like to use my unlocked GSM phone (Nexus One) for data. My UK provider (T-Mobile) charges extortionate rates for this service. Can I buy a pay-as-you-go or other low cost SIM card in the USA which would give me cheap(ish) data on the road?
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posted by grahamwell
on Jul 4, 2011 -
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I like Japanese beer. What other beer commonly found in American bars will I also like?
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posted by olinerd
on Jun 16, 2011 -
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I've often heard it mentioned that life in the USA in the 1950s was 'innocent'. I get a vague understanding of this of course; family values were high, conservatism was the norm, morality was almost Victorian etc., but what exactly does 'innocence' mean when used to describe a society at large, 1950s USA in particular?
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posted by Senza Volto
on Jun 12, 2011 -
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My sister would like to ride in a motorcycle sidecar before her 30th birthday (this December). I would like to make this happen! We live in the "tri-state area" (i.e.
whatever's in easy reach of NYC) but will also be traveling a lot over the summer and fall, so several states seem to be an option, even if the NYC-area is not, for some reason.
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posted by unknowncommand
on May 18, 2011 -
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Need a good solution for cell phone and internet service that I can use in Europe, the US
and Martinique.
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posted by traceymariel
on May 11, 2011 -
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What are some online shopping sites that ship direct to Australia. I'm wanting to take advantage of the stronger Australian dollar.
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posted by MT
on May 1, 2011 -
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I'm travelling in the US (Los Angeles) from Canada. What are my phone options? i'm sick of paying my local company's roaming charges. Can I buy a phone in LA that'll have full data/text/voice options for a month? If so, what'll it cost me? Can I just buy a chip for my iPhone for that month with no contract? (And if so, what's the best way to unlock it). Also, is there a way to forward SMS/text messages sent to my Toronto number?
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posted by dobbs
on Apr 26, 2011 -
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When did the idea of America being the "freest country in the world" first gain popularity?
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posted by Hartster
on Apr 20, 2011 -
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