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Help with expired & unused temporary work permit for Qatar?

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Submitted by johnex on
Destination: Qatar
Greetings. I have an unused temporary entry work visa/permit which will expire next month. This entry visa has not been stamped in my passport and I have not yet entered Qatar. Can a new company/sponsor apply a new temporary entry work visa for me once the previously issued unused entry visa expires? Should the previously issued unused entry visa still need to be cancelled even if it already has expired? I appreciate any help on this issue.

What tax will I need to pay in China?

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Submitted by 77drift on
Destination: China
i have an offer of a job to work in shenzen. the offer is a 12 month contract where i will be required to be in the country for at least 6 months within the 12 month period. i'm coming from the uk and wanted to try an understand what tax or other deductions i'm likely to need to pay.

Process for obtaining a freelancer visa for Oman and Dubai?

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Submitted by Haoman on
Destination: Dubai
Hi People, I am a website developer and social media expert looking for job opportunity in Middle east. I wanted to know about Freelance visa in uae or oman. what is the procedure, valid for, fee etc. Is it possible to Indian to get Freelancer visa. If any reference for PRO or legal would be great help. Thanks

Advice about taking job in UAE?

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Submitted by Arunkv on
Destination: United Arab Emirates
Hi. I got job in parlour. They said like, it will cost 10000 dirhams to hire me. Is that true or not? Am a degree holder. My contract period is for 2 years. Can I change for another job if I gets better than this before completing 3 or 6 months? Whether they will ban or not? Or is their any option to change within contract period? Thank u

How should I discuss accommodation, food and transportation with company?

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Submitted by Haoman on
Destination: Oman
Hi,

I received a nice offer from one of reputed organisation. Below are detail:

Basic: RO.200/- per month
Fixed overtime: RO.100/- per month
Food, bachelor sharing accommodation, transportation and medical in Oman will be provided by the company.
365 days work / 30 days paid leave with return economy class air ticket will be provided by the company.
15 days basic salary per year will be paid for first 3 years which will increase to 30 days per year thereafter.

Buying a house in UK with USA Dollars?

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Submitted by Lyn on
Destination: The United Kingdom
After 22 years in the USA I want to go home. However this is proving harder than I thought. I have my cottage up for sale in the USA, but until that sells I wont have the money to buy something in the UK. First hurdle seems to be the impossibility of opening a bank account in the UK unless you already live there! (Can't LIVE there till I buy a house!!). So if I sell here, my question is - can I use a transfer of money from USA bank to pay for purchase of house in the UK? I know I will incur costs doing it this way but.....

How well will I manage in Copenhagen with a 30 000 DKK a month?

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Submitted by Liinas on
Destination: Denmark
Hi! I've been offered a job in Copenhagen with a salary of 30 000 DKK gross (approx. 19 000 DKK net). It's notably less than I asked for and I'm trying to figure out if it will be worth to consider this job nonetheless. I'd be okay with a furnished studio within a reasonable distance from my work, close to Copenhagen University. Being 35, I'd rather avoid shared accommodation if possible. I do have financial commitments that I would still have to take care of at home, so I'd need an estimate for the living costs of a single person.

Should I accept 12 month contract to work in Ireland?

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Submitted by rutvish on
Destination: Ireland
Hi,

Need advice. I have received a job offer in Dublin, Ireland. The employers are offering me 80k eur, but the role is on a 12 months contract. I have a permanent job in India in a good position. Do you suggest it's worth perusing this opportunity? I have a family who are dependent on me.
Kindly advise, this is urgent as i have a make a decision within the next few days.

Thanks very much
Vish

Any improvement in Oman taxi drivers? Also looking for D&D gamers in Oman.

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Submitted by Hez on
Destination: Oman
I was over in Oman for two months and the taxi drivers were so bad I could hardly get anywhere, I recently read in the news they will be metered and improving, has anyone seen the positive effects of this yet?
Also, I love gaming, if there are any D and D groups or similar that would be great.

Australian visa advice for newborn?

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Submitted by Mayawino on
Destination: Australia
Dear folks

I am in a situation where I need advice of experienced people here.

I was awarded skilled migrant PR visa subclass 175 back in Dec 2013. I did my landing formality later in June 2014 and stayed over there with my family (wife and 2 daughters) for a month. Now I intend to go to Melbourne and settle there to fulfill the 4 years stay condition till the eventual nationality thing.

Homeschooling in Argentina?

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Submitted by SSKopan on
Destination: Argentina
Hi,
I just saw an article on education in Argentina and it stated that homeschooling was NOT an option! I'm a bit confused since I came across another article by HSLDA which stated " There is no legislation that expressly prohibits homeschooling in Argentina" Then it went on to add that there ARE families that homeschool. Any thoughts on this? My kids are currently homeschooled and I'd like to continue that. However, if it's illegal, then we'd respect the laws of the country on this. Any thoughts? Can anyone give me some specifics? 
Thanks :)