http://www.bbcamerica.com/mind-the-gap A Brit's Guide to Surviving America Thu, 23 May 2013 22:22:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://www.bbcamerica.com/mind-the-gap/2012/09/13/how-to-get-a-u-s-green-card/ http://www.bbcamerica.com/mind-the-gap/2012/09/13/how-to-get-a-u-s-green-card/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:32:42 +0000 William Kay http://www.bbcamerica.com/mind-the-gap/?p=925 When most Brits first visit the U.S., they are content to sign the visa waiver form handed out on the airplane.

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]]> http://www.bbcamerica.com/mind-the-gap/2012/09/11/where-to-live-in-america-10-things-for-brits-to-consider/feed/ 18 http://www.bbcamerica.com/mind-the-gap/2012/08/02/10-tips-for-cheap-airfare-from-the-u-s-to-the-u-k/ http://www.bbcamerica.com/mind-the-gap/2012/08/02/10-tips-for-cheap-airfare-from-the-u-s-to-the-u-k/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:24:12 +0000 William Kay http://www.bbcamerica.com/mind-the-gap/?p=751 Airfares have shot up in recent years, largely because of increased taxes and fuel charges. We are all feeling the impact of the recession and want to save money.

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