And so it came to pass that an over-stressed employment agent rings 2 days before I am meant to fly out to USA;

"Anyone told you about your visa and travel insurance?"

"No" says I,

"Oh" says she.

Fighting the urge to scream and hold my head in desperation, I follow her bright idea of ringing an insurance company; that's one thing sorted for a measly £50 (claimable on expenses I believe).

A couple of emailed questions later; "have you ever been arrested, do you have any convictions" both answered no - I wonder what would have happened if I had said yes! - the non-existent visa issue is sorted as well. If this is the shape of things to come over the next 6 months at least it wont be dull!

Must remember form I-94W when I check in.