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by GarfieldsLasagna
Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: B1/B2 Visa for USA (UK citizen in pp)
Replies: 4
Views: 10012
Cambodia

Re: B1/B2 Visa for USA (UK citizen in pp)

Thanks for the input.

I'm a little worried as I'm living here on a 1 year work visa I bought from a travel agency and I am technically self employed online so have no proof of employment technically
by GarfieldsLasagna
Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: B1/B2 Visa for USA (UK citizen in pp)
Replies: 4
Views: 10012
Cambodia

B1/B2 Visa for USA (UK citizen in pp)

Advice for B1/B2 Visa interview (UK reg) Hi all in the last trip I made to Vegas I accidentally overstayed on the ESTA by a few hours. So when I returned recently to Vegas at the airport I had alot of problems but I was granted access to be let in and had to pay some fee of around $700. But have bee...
by GarfieldsLasagna
Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:26 am
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Passport renewal
Replies: 38
Views: 16894
Cambodia

Re: Passport renewal

Just got back from my appointment for my UK passport renewal with VFS it took no more then 30 minutes, had everything all prepared before as they request. I'll give a report back on how long it takes for my new passport to arrive so people can have a vague estimate off the process I recived an emai...
by GarfieldsLasagna
Thu Nov 23, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Am i getting strong armed
Replies: 17
Views: 8474
Cambodia

Re: Am i getting strong armed

I think it's fair to say if you think you might be getting scammed, you're getting scammed.
by GarfieldsLasagna
Thu Nov 23, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Passport renewal
Replies: 38
Views: 16894
Cambodia

Re: Passport renewal

Just got back from my appointment for my UK passport renewal with VFS it took no more then 30 minutes, had everything all prepared before as they request.

I'll give a report back on how long it takes for my new passport to arrive so people can have a vague estimate off the process
by GarfieldsLasagna
Thu Nov 23, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Passport renewal
Replies: 38
Views: 16894
Cambodia

Re: Passport renewal

I’m envious of those times for a government agency. Just changing the last name on missus’ green card through USCIS took 2 years, almost 3. Just got it back in the mail last week. Official estimate is 6 weeks. Of course the US is being flooded by undocumented immigrants which is dragging down the e...
by GarfieldsLasagna
Wed Nov 22, 2023 9:24 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Passport renewal
Replies: 38
Views: 16894
Cambodia

Re: Passport renewal

one_dolla wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 8:28 am it took 5 weeks last January...a friend who did it in December had it back in 4 weeks ...through VFS ...piece of piss to do
Not too bad, thanks for the feedback

Got a appointment with them tomorrow so hopefully all goes smoothly
by GarfieldsLasagna
Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Passport renewal
Replies: 38
Views: 16894
Cambodia

Re: Passport renewal

Just speaking to friends in the UK who've recently renewed their passports and they've all said its taken less then 3 weeks. So I'm thinking I'll renew it online in the UK and get it sent here or possibly meet someone travelling to Thailand. Anyone have any recommendations for a Courier service UK ...
by GarfieldsLasagna
Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: UK Passport Renewal (2023)
Replies: 9
Views: 5433
Cambodia

Re: UK Passport Renewal (2023)

I'm praying it'll take 1 month
by GarfieldsLasagna
Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: UK Passport Renewal (2023)
Replies: 9
Views: 5433
Cambodia

Re: UK Passport Renewal (2023)

What are the recent times expected from your appointment at VFS to receiving the new passport as I'm not impressed by the estimated time of up to "15 weeks"

Thanks all