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What are the best schools in Riyadh?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
Hi, We are from INDIA and My Husband is in Riyadh Saudi Arabia now and we are following 3 months latter, we have 1 son preparing for kg level 2. I am wanting to know the best schools to try to apply to for my son.i am finding it really hard to find info or web page for other schools so i can download applications.

What are implications to my benefits if my partner moves to the Netherlands?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The Netherlands
My partner got made redundant and re-trained and is now in a position to be looking for jobs quite successfully in Holland, but as we are reliant on benefits and I can't join her straight away as my eldest son is at college what do we do? When do we tell people, do I continue to pay her NI contributions? etc

problems with pre exsisting illness and possible job with fedex in canada

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Calgary

I have been trying for many years now to move my family to Canada, as I have dual nationality. My husband needs an injection once a month for a pre exsisting illness, but this does not stop him working full time, or require him to be off his work. This has been the only set back as we couldnt affoard how much they charge for this. We were told that he might get covered but we would have to come over and sell the house and move the children, then wait for a decision. Which, when you have children is too risky.

What information do I need to live in Fiji?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Fiji
Hi there My name is Rosemarie Papanui and I am from New Zealand. I am a 23yr old female with a partner and 3 kids. I would like to know, how can we go about moving to Fiji and what is the information we need to move there? My partner is going to Fiji in 2months time for work but I want to come with him and take our kids aswell. We are considering to live in Fiji but at this stage I would like to know how I can go about making it happen and what is the stuff I need to make the big move to Fiji? Thanks

Is this a good job offer to relocate to China?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China
Hi, I am India, married and No children. I have an opportunity to come to Tainjin,China. I am oracle software developer with 8 years experiance package which is offered me is 24000 RMB net take home salary after tax. Before tax it 30000RMB they said. It include everything. I need your advice. Position is in standard charterted bank through consultancy payroll. Is it correct package for 8 yrs oracle developer in chine or can I ask more ? or will there be any hidden cost also other than this?

What do I need to do to bring my dogs to Singapore?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore
We have 2 wonderful bull mastiffs and they are family, An opportunity may come up to transfer to Singapore and I would not leave our dogs behind. I read that a very few breeds are allowed in but have to be muzzled when in public. Our dogs are a part of our entire community and attend community events and sports events. The thought of transporting them and then going from 3 acres to small lots is one thing but this is something new entirely. I can not imagine having to muzzle them when going out. Can someone confirm this information? Thank you.

How do I find a maid in Bangalore?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bengaluru
Hi! I've recently relocated to Bangalore, and I've discovered that nearly anything is possible here if you know who to ask. But that's the trouble -- without speaking Hindi or Kannada it's very difficult for me to tap into the local economy to find things like a maid, cook, carpenter, plumber, etc. I need someone to help me navigate the scene: someone who at leasts speaks hindi but ideally Kannada as well who can help connect me to these other local services, and also help with one-off errands (like finding a good used bicycle, etc). Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

How do I cancel a family joining visa for Oman?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
I am leaving Oman and my visa will be cancelled. My wife has a family joining visa but she is at India. So, will her visa automatically cancel if I cancel my employment Visa without her coming back to Oman? Will there be any problem if she needs to apply for a visa in any other GCC country(Qatar or UAE) as she have the Oman family visa stamped on her passport?

How do I bring my family to Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Greetings... I'm Abdul Gaffar from India working in Saudia Arabia. I'm a house driver according to my iqama, but my sponsor placed me at his resort(istiraah) as a watchman(haaris).

I want to bring my wife to Saudia Arabia. Im am kindly requesting about the information about the procedure to bring the family. What role my sponsor has to play in this matter?

Hoping for your reply... Thank you

Is it difficult to get a visa for Bahrain if you have a disability?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain
Please answer me.....Iam a Electrical engineer and i have two year experience in electrical designing but the problem is iam physically handicapped but i can walk ,run and every other activity. so is there any problem in medical or in work visa to work in bahrain. let me know correct details

What sort of salary expectation should I have in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
I am looking to accept a job offer to work in Dubai in a couple of months. They have offered me a package around 23k AED, annual 2 ways ticket flight home for me and the family, 25 days holiday, school fee's, full medical insurance for the whole family, fuel allowance, relocation allowance and was wondering how do this sound?

Is it possible to live in Bahrain and commute to Dammam each day for work?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Eastern Province
Hi, I'm thinking of living in Bahrain while continuing to work in Dammam. Are there any legal procedures for doing this and is it common? What are the ups and downs of living in Bahrain and commuting to Dammam? I hear Bahrain has a lot of perks as far as lifestyle but I also hear it can be more expensive.

Are there schools in Dubai that offer vocational classes?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai

My son is going into grade 11. He's interested in culinary and hospitality. Are there any high schools that offer these elective courses? I looked at the American school but they don't seem to offer it. Any advice on schools would be greatly appreciated. We are moving from Canada anytime from now to after christmas

Is it expensive to live in New Zealand?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: New Zealand
Hello

I was offered a construction job in New Zealand. It sounds very nice but I am worried that even if I make more money there, it is a small country and I will not be able to save. Please help, this is a very big decision. Any advice on how much it costs to live in New Zealand will be very appreciated.

Thank you.

Pravesh

Is my unemployed wife entitled to GKK health insurance in Austria?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Austria
Hi, I have been working in Austria(Graz) since December 2012. When my wife came and found a flat, then we went to GKK to enroll her in the system in order to have health insurance. She was unemployed and she had to be covered by my health insurance. But from that time point until now, GKK draws from my bank account an amount of money for my wife's health insurance.