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UK driving offenses effect on residency permit Qatar?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar

I've been offered a position within a company however I would have to go and get my RP.

Apart from the medical reasons is there any other reasons why I should have the Residency Permit refused??

i.e. like unspent criminal convictions within the UK like driving offences etc?

Can you offer some advice on moving to Cyprus?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cyprus
Hello We are a couple that have been on holiday to Cyprus many times in the last 20 years, we are both in our early 50's and feel the time is now right for us to move to Cyprus, we particularly love Pissouri and Tala areas and all the villages. We would like to do a long term rental, i am self employed and would work from home with internet access and my husband will also be self employed and would need to find work, something like a handyman, pool cleaner, house cleaner, basically anything that would provide a small income.

Can anyone offer advice on the Western suburbs of Melbourne?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Melbourne
I'm a 60 year old woman and I'd love to emigrate to the Western Suburbs of Melbourne from UK. My son and daughter in law emigrated over here a few years ago and I'd really like to relocate out there to be near to them but I'm worried about not knowing anybody other than my son and daughter in law and not sure how I'd go about meeting new people. Has anybody else been in the same situation and who could offer advice?

What, if any, are the age restrictions for a work visa for Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
What if any, are the age restrictions for a work work visa for Dubai, (and other Middle Eastern countries)? Is it true that for some countries (which ones?), work visas are only possible for people up to a certain age? Thank you kindly. In Canada.

How can I take my partner to Stockholm with me?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Stockholm
Hello, I am a Austrian citizen and my partner is South African. We have been living together for three years and would like to move to Stockholm. I understand I will have to find work there first, then he can apply for residence based on our relationship. If he is granted residence, how long does he need to wait before he can apply for a job in Stockholm? Thank you for your help!

How do I get a Czech Republic residency permit for partner?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Czech Republic
Hi I'm a US Citizen. I was offered a job in the Czech republic. I contacted the Czech embassy about residency for my partner and was told he can only stay for 90 days because we are not married. According to the embassy, family reunification rules only apply to married couples and their children. I contacted a law firm I found online but they want 150 euros just to answer a question, and more to work on the case. What does it mean - he can only stay 90 days? Can he leave and come back? He gets a tourist VISA for 90 days, he leaves the country, comes back and gets another one?

Can anyone recommend an immigration agent for New Zealand?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: New Zealand
Hi I am relocating to New Zealand from South Africa and plan to use Immigration Agents. I have dealt with 3 companies based in South Africa but don't feel comfortable with any of them. I have read and heard some horror stories. I have been advised to use a New Zealand based Immigration Agency. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks Carlos

Overstay in KSA Work Visit Visa - wanted to go back India safely on Exit

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh

Hello, I am Ikram Ahmed, Indian national, staying in riyadh saudi arabia. I had come on Work visit visa (ziarat amal) to saudi arabia. The company told me to come in this visa and they shall convert it to iqama. Now the work visit visa is expired and its been now 2.5 months overstay. When ask about the company they are always saying wait wait its under process. I wanted to go back to India as soon as possible. I asked them to make final exit but still they are delaying because they check in the jawazat and there is a Fine (garama) on company for overstaying.

Advice on 2019 New Zealand Move?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: New Zealand
G'day! My name is Jason Ring and I would like to reach out to see if there is anyone who can help give me any advice on moving to New Zealand? In short, I am a US service member on active duty and am a single full time parent of a 9 year old son on the autism spectrum. I am set to retire in September of 2018 and am very interested in moving to New Zealand with my son to live, work, and settle down. I'm starting my planning now to get an idea of what to expect and what I need to do in order to build a game plan from the ground up.

How can I contact the destination local expert?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Israel
Hi,
I am going through the same process as Claire Butler, who wrote a very interesting aticle about getting a visa in Israel, as a local expert of this destination on your website I was at the Misrad Hapnim again the morning to try and better understand the list of 17 documents that we are requested to provide. That was not friutful unfortunately and I would like to know more about the whole process with someone who already went through it. Any chance that I can contact her, or maybe send her my email address for her to contact me?
Thanks a lot in advance,

My wife is with me at Oman on Family Joining Visa. How long she can be out of Oman on a single stretch?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
I am an Indian working at Oman for last four years. My wife is with me on Family Joining Visa. As she has to visit India for a long period, how long she can be out of Oman on a single stretch?

Visa options for American Social Worker hoping to move to New Zealand?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: New Zealand
I am 28 years old and I am looking into moving to New Zealand with my boyfriend for at least a year, possibly more. We are flexible and easy-going, and are looking for a new adventure! We particularly like Wellington. I have been working as a social worker in child protection (similar to Children Youth & Families in NZ) for the last four years in the United States. I have my Master's in Social Work degree, and I believe my education would be the equivalent of level 9 in NZ.

How hard is it to obtain an Ireland work visa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ireland
Here is my rather atypical situation, I have a Canadian citizen friend who accepted a job offer from Google for a permanent position at their Dublin branch. The offer is for over over 60K+ Euros and it is for an IT/Computing Science related career[so its part of the Critical Skills list if that in any way is relevant].

Is it possible to change my IQAMA once i will reach Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hi to all , I have selected as a IT Supervisor ,But the company providing me as a salesman visa ? Is it possible to change my IQAMA once i will reach saudi arabia.And my employer saying that currently we have salesman visa, and for IT Supervisor visa it will take more than six months mean while for urgent purpose we are providing this once you will reach we will change your JOB status on IQAMA.And they are providing me huge salary for my position,Please give me reply asap.Its very urgent for me.And also my certificates are also not attested from Saudi Embassy , I am from India. Thank you

How much should I budget for living costs in Spain as a single guy?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Spain
Hello, this is newbie Steve. This is going to be a bit vague but I am thinking of moving to Spain. I don't mind being away from the big cities, beaches etc. In fact I've priced up property in affordable areas and, after housing costs, for the first five years I'll be left with about 500 euros a month. I'm trying to get an idea of whether that 500 is enough? It's only me and I don't go out much so really I'm asking about the monthly domestic costs of running a house excluding food.

Public English schools in the Netherlands?

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

Hi
i am thinking of moving to Netherlands.
I have son who is in 8th grade.
Wondering if there is a public English schools anywhere in Netherlands with no or little tuition?
if so would you please send name of the schools so i can contact them please.

Thanks

Business registration in Ontario?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Canada

Hi, My colleague recently moved to Canada from UAE as i am going there as his replacement. His wife wants to start a business here.They have no prior experience in starting a business formally. What are the legal complications that we should take care of?.They are starting our business from Ontario. What is this NUANS name search report. Is it absolutely necessary to do it. Should they hire an expert like Ontario Business Central Can anyone here guide us through the registration procedure?

Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Canada?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Canada
Hi, I am from Abu Dhabi. I am currently living in Canada. I want to few medical malpractice lawyers in the Ontario region. I have already found a firm called Sommers & Roth Professional Corporation in Ontario. Is anyone familiar with them? Can anyone recommend me few more good lawyers?

Local schools in Singapore?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore
Hi! We arrive in Singapore on New Year's Day and I'm aware that the local schools begin their new academic year early in January too. We don't have a place yet at any school and just wondered, what is the likelihood of gaining a place at a local school once the term has begun? Many thanks.