apriljan

apriljan

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  1. ca bon licence requirements

    I have to say I had a similar problem with them. Had to make lots of phone calls to them, the university. In the end they rejected my application as they said I didn't meet their requirements. But to find out exactly why was impossible, I think it wa...
  2. Newbie heading for AZ (hopefully)

    I did the online Kaplan course and found it very good. Convinced I wouldn't have pased without it
  3. Squash - the drink not the game. OT

    People I work with couldn't believe I hadn't tried peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!! Did try it, not bad. Miss my packet cup-a-soup, used to like taking them to work.
  4. uk television

    I bought a region free dvd player and have my dad record dvds for me of my favourite programs, like Trial and Retribution, which I love, Judge John Deed. Waking the Dead etc. But I do like CSI and Law and Order, and another good one Medium. I used to...
  5. How Often Have You Changed Your Mind!!!!

    I'm so sorry english nurse, that's an awful situation to be in. And knowing your husband can't even come over to visit you until the situation is sorted out must be awful.I understand about the pressure and the strain it can take on the family. My hu...
  6. How Often Have You Changed Your Mind!!!!

    Hi everyone, Haven't been on the forum for a while! Never actually changed my mind in the UK but had feelings of doubt sometimes. Especially the week leading up to coming over here. I remember the removal guys packing our things and then it really h...
  7. Guidelines for obtaining a Credit Score in the US

    I agree with madwife. We did exactly that. You don't realise how important it is until you get here.
  8. The kids

    Thanks, I'm hoping things will work out for him this time, but at least it's his decision now to come back. I have a 20 year old daughter, she's back in the UK at uni but lives with her boyfriend. She has permanent residency though, as long as she ke...
  9. The kids

    My 18yr old came over reluctantly (he was 17 almost 18 at the time). He was very keen to come at the start of the process but 3 years down the line, and a girlfriend he started to change his mind. He could not settle and went back with his dad after ...
  10. What a difference a year makes

    Congratulations!:balloons: I hope next year will be better for you. You've been through some tough times but have come through. Best wishes.
  11. OMG- Flights are booked

    Congratulations!:balloons: :biere: Wish you all the best of luck and happiness in the US.
  12. uk nurses who have come to the usa

    I've found quorn here!!
  13. ogp revised contract

    Just on the subject of contracts. A friend of somebody I know isn't happy at her place of work. She has a contract with them and has looked into how much it would cost her to pay off her contract, and she thinks she may be able to pay it off. Apparen...
  14. Shortage Time From UK-USA

    We got an AMEX card not long before we left for the US after reading about it on this site. When we arrived here we transfered to a $ AMEX card and got $7000 credit on it which we didn't think was too bad for starters. Regarding US bank accounts we o...
  15. +ve TB test

    Had a TB test done this week at my place of work on orientation and had a positive reaction. Anybody else experienced this? Waiting on what the outcome will be. Doctor to look at my chest x-ray done in London in July.
  16. +ve TB test

    No, If it was going to happen to anyone it would have to happen to me!! I was the onlt one who had a positive reaction. However, my x-ray is still sitting there waiting for the doctor to review, so they can't be too worried LOL! Mind you they've had ...
  17. SKYPE: Help!

    Hi anyone using skype? I an having problems trying to hear anybody or they hear me. Tried everything suggested, it's just intermittent noise not even voices. HELP!!
  18. SKYPE: Help!

    Thing is I wanted it so that I could make cheap international calls to landlines to people who didn't have access to the internet. It's frustrating!
  19. living the dream!

    Haven't been on here regularly for a while as have been very busy since arriving here. When I say busy, we have been spending a lot of time chasing ss#, sorting out car, shopping, opening a bank account etc, but not always feeling we have got very fa...
  20. SKYPE: Help!

    Well, I've give up on skype, tried everything but still no clear connection!!
  21. living the dream!

    That's for that!! Actually got issued SS# today although card not due to come for up to 2 weeks. Started orientation today have that for 2 weeks, classroom based. I'm communicating with my family on a daily basis through msn, thank god for the intern...
  22. embassy interview thursday

    I'm really sorry for you. It must have been dreadful for you after all that time, anticipation and hard work. The lawyer was definately at fault they should have checked everything was in order, that's what they get paid for. I hope things get sorted...
  23. living the dream!

    Thanks Cariad I know that things will work itself out and I tell myself there was nothing to stop me going back on the plan with them if I really wantd to, and I chose not to but to stay here, but deep down we know it's what we want, It's just the se...
  24. living the dream!

    Thanks to all for your replies. First day on my own today. Went to the social security office as told on wednesday ro return today and they would give me my number. Guess what, it hasn't shown up yet! Feel like you get the run around all the time. We...
  25. embassy interview thursday

    Congratulations!:balloons: :Melody: :biere: I wish you well.