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Can anyone help me with insights on English-French bilingual schools in Brussels ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brussels
Hi everyone, I'm from Turkey and live in Turkey. We will start to live in Brussels as my husband will work in an expat position. The most important thing I'm wondering is our daughter's education there. We've got a daughter who will be two and a half years old when we arrive there.

I've been researching online but I think that the ideas of experienced people are more valuable and considerate. The company will pay the school fees but only for French-Dutch local schools. However, we prefer a bilingual (English-French) school if we will be able to afford.

How can I watch US TV shows in Shanghai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China
I used to watch Hulu every weekend when i am in America, but i can not watch now in Shanghai...Pretty sad, for the series i watched renewed every week and i could not wait a second to see the renewal, my colleagues had advised me to use a VPN, but they couldn't agree on which is the best...i don't know who is right...

Where can I find a good snooker club near Alhaurin El Grande on the Costa del Sol?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Costa del Sol
Having just moved from the UK to near Alhaurin El Grande, I was looking forward to playing snooker here but cannot find any clubs to play. Does anyone know of anywhere other than private clubs where you can play?

Is OMR 3500 a fair salary that will allow me to support my small family in Oman?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman

I have an offer to work in Oman. The salary is OMR 3500 including an accommodation and car allowance. Is this a fair salary if I want to live in a premium place and enjoy life with 1 child?

 

If I marry an Omani citizen can my son (from another marriage) get residency?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
Dear Sir/Madam I came to Oman in order to marry an omani man. He has all the necessary documents forthe marriage, but until now wecouldn't take the step to get married because of one reason: I have a 7-year-old boy from an earlier marriage, and although I have sole parental responsabily for him, we were told that he could not get a residency permit. The government would give a family residency to me (as the wife of an omani citizen) but not to my son. I would like to know if this information is true/final and if somebody knows similar cases. I'm utterly destroyed ... Thanks

How can I move to Germany to be with long lost Dad?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Germany
i am 23 years old and i work at mc donalds here in america and i make very little. my dad who i have never meet in person lives in germany he is full german and has never left. him and my mother met when my grandfather who was in the airforce was stationed in germany and my mom went to a public german school. well her and my dad met and fell in love and had me. well not long after mom had me her and my dad were torn apart by there parents and mom and me came back to the united states and my dad remained. that was 23 years ago neither of them had any way of contacting each other.

Can A Woman Travel to KSA Alone on a Business Visa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I have a multiple entry business/visit visa to KSA and my wife, who has obtained a single entry business/visit visa through the same sponsor, will join me later. Can she travel alone and enter the Kingdom or do I have to fly back and accompany her?

Will I be able to use public transport to get around Houston?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Houston, TX
Moving from NY to Houston in a couple of months and I am wondering if anyone can give me an insight into public transport. I am very used to using the subway, buses and taxis to get to work in NYC and I don't own a car here, as it is too much hassle.

Do you think I will need a car when I move to Houston?

Cheers

Smith

Should I take this job offer in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
I've been given an offer to move the Abu Dhabi and I need to know if the following package is a good enough one to accept or if I would be struggling to live there on the money offered. Basic Salary: AED 11,050 Housing Allowance: AED 6,667 (Abu Dhabi only) Transport: AED 1,300 Total: AED 19,017 I'm a single guy with no family. Your responses will be greatly appreciated. Thanks mat

What area should I find a home if I move to Oslo with my family?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oslo
Hi all, Me and my family are moving from Barcelona to Oslo next August´14. I am looking for best places and áreas to live with the family and, of course not very expensive. Could you please let me know best areas in the city, suburbs and/or little villages close to Oslo with good transport connection to the city center?? Many thanks, Belén

What are the best private and international schools in Johannesburg?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
Hi everybody

I am moving to Johannesburg with my family, after my husband decided to take a job there. We were over for the World Cup in 2010, so I've seen a bit of Cape Town, but don't know much about Johannesburg. If anyone could let me know how the schools are there, I'd be very grateful. I guess we'd prefer a private or international school- just not sure about which would be better.

Thank you so much!

S

How can I get a B1 visa even though I am unable to prove my Jewish roots?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Israel
My name is Naomi Sieval, i am from Holland and i have been trying to get in contact with the misrad hapnim in Tel Aviv for over a month now. However, every single time people working for the Israeli government are directing me to different departments, which are opposite from each other. Last thursday i went to the israeli embassy in the hague in holland. and they told me that in order for me to get what i need i need to contact the misrad hapnim in person. Unfortunately no one is answering the phone (i tried multiple times with Dutch and Israeli phone numbers on several days).

Are UK pensions that are transferred to NZ taxed?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Christchurch
trying to get confirmation if UK pensions transferred to NZ are NOT taxed. I believe the rule is not for the first 4 years if the person is a 'transitional resident' (which migrants who have not been in the country prior are considered as). My parents have been told both by their bank and the tax people they do have to pay tax at 17%. They are getting confused by it all and are now not sure if that's just tax on the interest or tax on the full amount. Thanks in advance

What kind of companies are willing to hire foreigners and sponsor the work permit in Kuala Lumpur?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kuala Lumpur

Hi all, in 2 weeks I will be moving from Europe to Kuala Lumpur to live with my boyfriend who is local. I have been looking for a job on the official channels (online portals, recruitments agencies..) focusing on my role but haven't been so successful, and I have learned and been told that regardless of my competences (Master's degree , 5 languages and 7 years experience) my problem is being a foreigner. I have recently understood that the best alternative is networking and getting directly to companies with specific features that are used to hire foreigners.

What safety issues should I consider when moving to Kenya?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Mombasa
Good evening I will be moving to Kenya soon maybe in the next few months my other half is going due to business commitments,how safe is it for me to start a new life,I have always lived in the UK but excited about the move but with all the unrest and press reports I am a little concerned,the Nyaili is the area we will be looking at any other places that you could suggest many thanks J

What can I do if my degree is not fully recognized in Oman? Is there still a chance I could find a job in my field?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
i am Diploma in Automobile candidate. but now i am in working in civil/structural field. (9 years exp.)

I appiled a job in Oman for civil/structural Autocad detailer. thay are telling we can't get visa for civil detailer for Automobile diploma. 

What can I do if I have the experience but my degree is not being recoginised?