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Is Malawi a safe place for expat volunteers?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Malawi
Hi,

Is there anyone who has experience as an expat in Malawi?

A friend and I have an opportunity to do volunteer work out there over the university holidays but we are just concerned about safety and culture shock? Will we be able to get on, ok? I've never been out to Africa!

Please offer your insights!

A

Possible to expedite process for residence visa for Taiwan?

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Submitted by j_johnson90 on
Destination: Taiwan
I am planning to teach in Taiwan and already have my work permit from the school that hired me. Unfortunately, it's a rather arduous process and time is running out. The school is looking for ways to expedite the process for me as am I. I have been informed that it might be possible for the school to apply for the visa there for me and forward the information to the consulate. I want to know if this is possible and if there are any other ways to gain this residence visa. Any advice and tips would be really welcome.

Info about schooling & dependent parent in Sweden?

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Submitted by jkd on
Destination: Sweden
Hello I am a single parent with a 7yr old son from India. I am planning to move to Sweden for at least 3-4 years or even permanently if my work permits. I would like to know how does the education system compare with Indian & to which school(State, Bilingual or International) should I send him to. I would be relocating to Gothenburg. I will know the duration of my move to Sweden only after a couple of years I stay here. So I am bit unsure as to what school should I select? Would there be any after school care\classes so I am not tensed about my son when I am in office.

Private schools for kids that teach in Spanish?

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Submitted by hilaryw on
Destination: Madrid
Our family is hoping to relocate to Spain for the 2017-2018 academic year with a 9 year old and a 5 year old. Since we will only be there for one year, we want them to learn as much Spanish as possible at school. Sending them to a public school sounds almost impossible since we won't know where we'll be living until the fall. The private schools I've found online seem to teach primarily in English. Can you recommend a good public school downtown that mainly teaches in Spanish?

Advice on visa and marriage in Korea?

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Submitted by jiralbabo on
Destination: South Korea
Hello, I plan to go to Korea next year and I need details on the visa/citizenship/marriage process for a US citizen with a Korean citizen. My plan is to visit first to get myself pre-situated and return to US once before making the final move for Korea. What kind of visa do I need, or do I need one to just visit for a few months? (What is the number of days allowed without a visa?) If I decided to just stay in Korea without returning to the US the first visit, would I be able to apply for visa while in Korea? Or would I have to return to the US and apply?

International, public or private schools in Wellington?

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Submitted by Chollis1972 on
Destination: New Zealand
My wife, 16 year old and 3 week old daughters and myself are moving to Wellington. I am looking for information on schools in Wellington. I have read the posts and many of the international schools talked about are in Auckland. She is currently in her 10th grade year and wants to go back to university in America when she graduates. I'm trying to decide between international, public or private schools. Any help is greatly appreciated.

What should I state as expected monthly salary in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by ihnomech on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
What should I state as expected monthly salary?
Occupation: Service Engineer/Mechanical Maintenence Supervisor, Prior 5+ years of experience. Oil & gas contracting company background. Mechanical background, experience in pumps, shaft alignment, valves, report writing submergible pumps, rotating and static equipment, disassembly and assembly of pumps.

Credit card defaulting in UAE?

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Submitted by rdash2 on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I worked in UAE 2007-2008, employer issued a bank account with credit card, I moderately used and in 2008, due to recession, I lost job, Employer duly exit with resignation letter (pre-dated), Before leaving country I issued a letter to banker to activate the insurance to claim the balance amount around 16000 DH.

Using US Income to purchase UK Home?

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Submitted by SJC1984 on
Destination: The United Kingdom
Hello,
I've just applied for a resident visa (through marriage) in the U.K. I am originally from the U.S and was wondering if anyone has any experience on purchasing a home with U.S forms of income. For me, I currently receive US Veterans Benefits and social security. These are my two forms of income. Can these be recognized as a verified form of income in order to obtain a mortgage to purchase a home? This would be happening in a couple years time of course, but I'm under the impression it would be counted as "solid" income to purchase a home with my wife.

Advice on moving from London to Muscat?

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Submitted by English Rose on
Destination: Oman
Firstly any advice from anyone living in Oman would be greatly appreciated so I hope to get a few responses. I have family friends in Oman and visited last year and I met a guy,we have been talking ever since and he has expressed that he wants to marry me, I have no doubts about him at all but am anxious about how I will adjust to the culture difference. I am of similar heritage, both east African along the line and am Muslim from birth so in some ways I don't think it'll be completely alien but I wondered what other expats had to adjust to

How to find a chemistry faculty (English Medium) job in Buenos Aires?

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Submitted by Rakesh1965 on
Destination: Buenos Aires
I have been trying to search for chemistry faculty jobs in Buenose Aires and nearby cities viz. La Platta . please let me know How to find a chemistry faculty (English Medium ) job in the School/college Buenos Aires Argentina . Is it possible for you to give the list of recruiters

Should I take this job offer in Muscat?

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Submitted by Rahul15 on
Destination: Oman
Hi
I have got an offer for an IT company in Oman, Muscat. The company is offering me 1200 Oman Riyals.
1. Should I accept the offer?
2. My wife is a senior IT Network Engineer and if at all I plan to move, will she be able to find a job in an IT firm there? I have come to know that any relatives or spouse cannot work in the competitors firms in such expatriation cases. Is there any way out or anybody can share there experience if encountered the same scenario. This would really be helpful in taking the decision.
Thanks in advance!!

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