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Moving to Toronto from UK - what visa's are needed?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Toronto
Hi, my husband will be looking to work in Canada this year and I believe his job as an NDT technician in the Aerospace industry, will mean he comes under the skilled workers? He is looking to be sponsored by the employer so would he need to apply for a temporary work visa or can he apply straightaway for a permanent resident visa? We have three children of primary school age so would we have pay for schooling? Also do myself and children have to have our own visa's? If so which ones would we need to apply for. Any advice and help would be greatly appreciated.

Positive for Hep B, can I still apply for a work permit for Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi

hi im jaspreet gill i have worked as truck driver in dubai for 2 years from 2011 to july 2013 not i have done blood sample it comes with hepatitis b positive .can i apply for my next work permit or not with regards jaspreet

I am planning to move to Istambul, I have few queries as follows:

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Istanbul
I am planning to move to Istambul, I have few queries as follows: What is the cost of living in Istambul as I am spending currently in Dubai 7,000 AED which equal around 4,000 TRY covering everything except accommodation rent and car cost Is that reasonable for me and my wife and two kids Second query is what is the rent cost of three bed room apartment in good location Third query ( the important one) how I can get a permanent residency in Turkey if I am not working over there? Thanks

Where are good places to live on the west side to toronto

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Toronto
We are moving to Toronto in the spring, my husband will be working at the airport near Mississauga and we want to live somewhere a bit rural rather than suburban. Please could you recommend some places and tell me why? Thanks, lucy.

Affordable places to live near American schools in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi, My husband accepted a job working in Abu Dhabi. We have two children who will be starting school next year and I was just looking for some information on affordable communities near an American School and Pre-School. I was also hoping for some information on enrolling children into school. My husbands salary includes AED 30,000 per child with a housing allowance of AED 140,000. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Best public elementary school for an American expat in Valencia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Valencia
Good afternoon my name is Monica. I'm an American looking to move to Valencia in the summer and would like for my daughter to attend public school for the remaining school year September- June. we do not currently have any residency or any visas. Could my daughter be kicked out of school or not even allowed to attend? i have checked the student visa here in the states but it looks like they only apply to university students. thank you in advance for all your help ! Monica

Born in Zambia - is possible to move back?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Zambia
Hi I was born in Zambia and moved to the UK when I was only 6months old. I was wondering I its possible for me to move back and work and live there. I'm a professional driver with a number of licenses. Can you give me brief outline of the possibilities. Many thanks James

Schools in HCMC?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Are there any other alternatives than the international schools? They cost as much as the universities in the US. I have a two children who will be in the 3rd and 6th grade. What English based schools with western ciriclum are available in HCMC that does not $20k? Thanks for any help.

Finding employment in the Netherlands?

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

Hi

My wife is a dutch citizen. We have 2 children who both have dutch passports. We have decided to move to the Netherlands as all my wifes immediate family live there and she a great work opportunity with an accounting firm based in Amsterdam.

How difficult will it be for me to find employment (I'm in IT)? I know I would have to apply for the relevant work permits. Also, is it worth while pursuing potential opportunites while still in South Africa or would it be easier once we in Holland?

Regards
Shaun

Abu Dhabi employment visa rejected 3 times?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi

I am an Indian national and I have been working with a reputed MNC bank in India for past 8 years. I have recently been selected for a role based in Abu Dhabi for a group entity of the same MNC bank. After acceptance of the employment contract from the bank, I have shared my attested degree certificate for application of emplyment visa. My visa application has been rejected 3 times.

What are the requirements for getting a Spouse Visa for Oman?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
I have got marriage proposal from a person working in Muscat. He earns 350 Omani Rials per month. He has been given house free and Light, Gas , Petrol free. I am a computer enginee/ Can I get job there as a software developer? Should I accept proposal? What are requirements for spouse Visa in OMAN? Ruxmani Sanghvi

Will I get a new visa when I change companies in Bahrain?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain
Hi, I have already signed an offer from Company A one month back and they have told the visa is ready and all they want is to give the air tickets....when i checked the LMRA website with my passport details, i found that it was true. Later i signed an offer with Company B since the tickets were not issued till date by Company A and Company B told that they would apply for my visa. I am still in India, my question is that will there be any issues regarding the matter and will the Company B able to issue a visa since my application for visa is already done by Company A ?

How to change technician visa to engineer visa in Saudi Arabia???

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia

Please find my query : I have been selected as an Sr Engineer (mechanical) in 1 of the Engineering company in Saudi Arabia. But the HR people are telling that they will give me technician visa initially and will change to Engineer Visa after arrival at Saudi Arabia. I am worried that is it possible or not? I came to know that If someone came to KSA on technician visa they may have to face somany problems like family status will not get easily, visiting to near countries is not possible. 1)Please reply me what are the disadvatages if I come on Technician Visa ?

Local school vs International Schools in Cyprus?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cyprus
My son is entering US high school in fall 2015. What is the equivalent grade in Cyprus? Do they prepare students adequately for college? He prefers to learn sufficient Greek, immerse in the local culture and attend the local schools. Is that recommended? If not, how expensive are the International schools?

Can you take a cat to the UAE without being in possession of a long-term visa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: United Arab Emirates
We are visiting Al Ain for 3 months because we are between jobs and wish to take our cat with us, as we travel through - we will not have a work permit or fixed abode - can we still import our cat into UAE for this period of time without a work permit or long term visa?