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  1. Rowan, Sorry, here is the web reference:  https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/55/kw/dogs Best of luck! James
  2. Rowan, I am not aware of a rule about waiting six months after the rabies jab.  Check out this page on the US Customs web site. It suggests that if the dog has had rabies jabs regularly that it may be admitted without delay. If not, then there must be a 30 delay after the jab, unless it is a puppy which has different requirements. Much easier that importing to EU, or particularly to England. James
  3. We have taken our dogs back and forth from France, Holland and Germany to the USA numerous times.  Right now the USA requirements are that your dog have a valid rabies certificate, a micro chip, and a health certificate.  It is best if the health cert. is within ten days of arrival in the US.  The costs are quite variable depending on if the dog is accompanying the passenger or being shipped.  We have paid between 200-250 dollars or equivelent in euros for one-way accompanying us on the same plane.  I have no idea what it would cost to ship the dog. Let me know if you want more specifics. We feel like we are quite expert on the subject by now.   James
  4. We have made the trip back and forth from Portland, Oregon to Paris with our dogs numerous times. We have not had a problem except once when our dogs did not arrive with us on the last leg from Frankfurt. They arrived on the next plane an hour later. The main things are to make sure your dog has current rabies vaccination and a Health Certificate from your French vet. Your dog will need to be in an airline approved cage with a water and food dish. We strap a tongue activated water bottle to the door of the cage so the dogs can drink when they want. I would be happy to tell you more details if you want to send me a private email. It is not too hard. Expect to pay about 200-250 US$ each way. If you can fly direct to your location it is better as the difficulties seem to be with connecting flights especially if the time between flights is short. Jim
  5. Sprogster, I understand you point. I was not aware of that change.  I guess we were lucky to get situated here when we did. Best of luck to the OP.  Perhaps, as you or another poster said, the new Administration will modify the practice for the better. However, given all they have on their plate, I will not hold my breath. Thanks, James
  6. JohnRoss,   Yes, I was getting the %20 business everytime I tried to search for anything other than my favorites items. It did start, however, nearly a week ago.  Glad they got it sorted. James
  7. JohnRoss,   I had exactly the same problem with AOL for the last couple of weeks. I also relied on IE to search.  When I tried to search using AOL today the problem had mysteriously disappeared.  Must have been something on their end. I have used AOL for over 12 years and have found it occasionally difficult, but for the most part it has served me well enough. I would change but old habits die hard! James
  8. Victor, We have had the same experience as Lori in obtaining our 10 year card.  We are Americans, both retired (though I continue to do some work for a few months each year in the US), living in France since 2002.  After 5 years here we applied for and received the 10 year card with no problem.  The 10 year card was issued in May of 2007. I recall that we not only wrote a letter but we also filled out an application form. All transactions took place at our maire.  Something seems very wrong about your experience.  I suggest that you ask for a formal application form, write another letter explaining how you have integrated in France, consider it your permanent home, etc.  I think that someone is giving you bad advice.  I have no way of knowing for sure, but I think the "Bush immigration theory" that is being suggested is just that ( all respect to those that think this is the cause of Victor's difficulty).  Just for the record, I was not a Bush supporter and would gladly cast aspersions on anything his administration did to ruin relations with other countries. James
  9. Sorry I can't help you. There were no DVD's when we took the course and I have long lost the booklet - though I suspect it would be out of date by now.  I wish you the best.   James
  10. Elihai, My wife and I used Fehrenbach to prepare for our written and performance test.  We thought their instruction was excellent especially for us with limited French language skills at the time.  Our primary instructor was an American who guided us through the process very well. Yes, it was a hassle to have to travel to Paris for the instruction but we considered it worthwhile as we would not have been able to pass the exam, at the time, without the skillful instruction.  Ask for Susan if she is still available. We both passed the written exam the first time in spite of the fact that the translator provided by the examiners was German and did not translate properly. For example, he would say something like:  "At the next intersection you may...." when the actual text said "At the next intersection you must...."  Seemingly small difference but it confused many in the examining room. We, fortunately, had been trained so well that we knew the difference in the French text and got the right answers in spite of the poor translation. You do not mention your nationality, but I would just remind you that if you are an American from certain U.S.  States you can simply exchange your US license for a French license. We, unfortunately, were from Oregon which does not have an agreement with France for license exchange. Good luck!  
  11. The video is very moving and impressive. The care and thought shown is above and beyond. WOW!! Magnolia you are doing a wonderful thing.  My best wishes for you and your new friend, Luca.
  12. Tenniswitch, I have shipped numerous packages of used clothing, linens, pots and pans to myself from the US to France.  On the US customs form I simply write "used clothing" or the appropriate statement and show the value as very low.  I have never had the French Customs authority intervene on these kinds of items, though I suppose they could have.  All these items were sent via the US Postal Service.  On the other hand, I send a used bicycle frame via FEDEX and was required to pay a hefty customs and VAT charge.  I have concluded that items going via special shipping companies are much more likely to be charged customs fees.  Good luck! Jim
  13. Samdebretagne Thanks for your reply. I am familiar with what you are saying as we had a few problems of that sort over the years. Still my friends are saying that their bank tells them there is nothing they can do.  It seems odd.  I am wondering if anyone has had a good experience before but now there is some kind of block on their account(s)?  I will check with my own bank to see if they know of any reason this would be happening. Jim
  14. Hello,   We are Americans living in France for the last 6-7 years.  In addition to using our French bank card, we have also used a couple of American crdit/debit cards for purchases and to withdraw cash.  We have only had the occasional problem.  However, right now some friends are staying in our place in France while we are in the USA for a few months. They report that they have been unable to use their USA based debit/credit cards in cash machines and for purchases. Their bank is tellingthem they must now go into a bank and ask for a cash withdrawal rather than using cash machines or credit purchases. Has anyone had trouble using their USA bank cards recently?  Is there something new going on with USA bank cards?  We need to know so we can plan for our return in one month. Any help is much appreciated. Jim
  15. Hello, As suggested by Bug Bear it is likely not very economical to buy in the USA and ship to France.  We shipped a container of furniture and furnishing from the US a number of years back.  The shipping costs and insurance, even though we packed and unloaded the container, were around $4000 US.  This was the most economical method we could find.  Even though nearly everything in the container was used we were still charged VAT and customs fees on such things as bicycles, tools, and anything the customs inspectors thought was new. This brought the grand total of the shipment to around $6000. At that time the French government allowed a one-time (only one shipment in other words) exclusion for used items over a year old, I believe.  In your situation, with new items you will pay VAT and customs fees which will amount to around 50% of the declared value. So, all in all, unless you already own the stuff and it is used, it is probably not economical. Where are you in France? Just curious about where other Americans are living. Jim
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