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Age criteria and admission process for kindergarten schools in Hong Kong?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong

I am shifting to honkong and have a 3yrs 2month kid . I would like to know the Age criteria for kindergarten as he is going to nursery now in india. Pls help me to know the process as well . Thank you

Working as a locomotive engineer is Saudi Arabia - anyone got any information?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I'm considering a position as an locomotive engineer with SAR. Wondering if anyone has the same position and what I could expect in terms of working conditions and what the average remuneration is?

What are the alternative ways of finding a job in Bahrain?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain
Currently in the UK looking for a new job in Bahrain. I'm in the creative/marketing industry, so looked up and contacted as many creative agencies as I could find. Registered at a bunch of local and international recruitment agencies. But not getting much in the way of responses. Well any. It's been just over a month. I'm a university graduate, with over 7 years experience in my field. Reckon I'll be priced out of any potential jobs by other expats, from say, India? Is there anything anyone could recommend I try?

Advice on accommodation in Dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Hi there. My name is Alistair and I am a fresh architecture graduate who has just moved to the UAE for work. I found a job in Dubai but I am totally clueless when it comes to living and working here. I am on a graduate salary (SO VERY LOW) and I will need to find a room in a flat to rent. Im battling with a number of things. Firstly Im not sure what areas are good for expats (on a budget) TO BE LIVING IN. The area obviously needs to be near a metro. The area I will be working in is called Business Bay.

Moving to Abu Dhabi - Need some advice.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
I have been accepted a position with ADGAS starting next month. I have never been to Abu Dhabi before and am concrned about a few things. I was told the housing they provide is fully furnished. Does anyone know exactly what that means? Also, Grocery shopping will be important when I first get there as food is kind of important. I don't know if they will help me with that, or if a taxi would be the best bet.

Moving to Hong Kong with my family - is it a good idea?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong
Any large families out there done the move from Australia to Hong Kong? I want to know where you'd recommend to live, schools, where to ship furniture or buy. Is it worth up rooting children 9, 6, 3 and nearly 1? Hopefully work will cover most of the move.

Visa processing times for Dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Hello I want to know something. I signed an offer letter in Dubai on 21st December 2013.Then I came back to Pakistan as the company sent me back and said they send me the visa but 42 days have passed since I arrived in Pakistan but the company is still saying that I should wait. Can any one tell me how long I should wait? I am very upset.

Can my son join bilingual public schools in Austria?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vienna
Hello, everybody! I am working in an embassy and got an appointment to Vienna in Austria. I have a son, he is a pupil in the 9th grade and he studies in the American school in Ankara. He knows 3 languages, except German. Could he join public bilingual schools? What does he need for that? I would appreciate any comments and web links to any bilingual schools.

Work visas and residency for Spain?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Barcelona
Hi, I am currently holding temporary resident permit in Estonia (EU) through my spouse. I have been offered a job in Barcelona and they are willing to do the paperwork. My questions is: Will I be able to apply for residency in Spain or I will have to be on working visa all the time? Will I have to leave Spain if that current company will be closed or I can apply for another job while I am there? Thank you very much in advance, Narek

How do I get an apartment in the USA with limited funds and no US address for a credit check?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The USA

Ok, new here, but I need to ask about my situation. I was born a British citizen but legally moved to the USA as a child. I stayed until I recieved my citizenship and then returned to the UK for personal reasons. I really miss my home country, and I know that I have the right to return, but I have no idea how to go about it. I left before I turned 18, so I have no remaining ties to the country other than my passport. My mother lives in the USA, but it is not desirable to move in with her. I have no credit in the US to apply for an apartment.

Will a child born to a foreign mother in Argentina automatically be given citizenship ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Argentina
Coming To Argentina as a Tourist,how long is the duration for Argentina tourist Visa? If a foreigner give birth in Argentina on tourist Visa will her child be given citizenship jus soli?

Ways of getting around Sao Paulo?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Sao Paulo

Hi there

Considering teaching in Sao Paulo for a while and will probably be situated close to the city centre. I heard the traffic there is a bit of a nightmare, so I'm not even gonna bother with a car. I know the city has a metro system- how is it?

Thanks in advance!

Geoff S.