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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?

Where to go for medical tests in Johannesburg?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
Hi, I am coming to SA (joburg)for a holiday with my african partner. We want to get tested for STDs before being together. Where should we go,i.e. doctor or hospital etc. I want to go to a western standard doctor. Does anyone have any idea of cost and how long test results might take? Any oter advice would be useful. Many thanks and apologies if topic upsets anyone but I really need some advice.

How do I find a sponsor for a work visa for the USA?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The USA
Hello everyone!! I'm looking to work & live in the USA on a permanant basis however I need a visa preferable a work visa. But I'm not sure where I can find employers/petitioners who are willing to sponsor immigrants?? Are there any specific job search sites where employers can sponsor immigrants?? I've looked on a few job sites such as careerbuilder.com & monster.com however those jobs are for American citizens who are already living in the USA.

Can bring cosmetic ingredient into Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Eastern Province
Hi everyone, Can bring cosmetic ingredient into the Kingdom? I make my own cosmetic because I have sensitive skin. Those ingredient doesn't contain alcohol, most of them packed in syringe and bottle each of them weight between 5 - 100 gram. They are just basic ingredient that can be found in most of the cosmetic for example Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Phenoxyethanol and emulsifier. Does anyone know if I can bring them with me. Thank you in advance.

What is the best school option in Vienna for my 12 year old daughter?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vienna

We are trying to figure out a move to Vienna with our children. I have read that there are public bilingual schools but are these for younger children only? My daughter is an advance student who knows German but not on her current age level. We don't want her to fall behind on her current study level. any help would be appreciated!

How do I register a car in France if it was purchased in another country?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: France
I will try and keep this simple! ... I live in Spain but am moving to France in the next couple of months. A Spanish friend is selling a car which I would like to buy. I want to know if it is possible to buy it just as I am leaving Spain, and do the transfer of ownership and registration in France, or is it absolutely necessary to do this in Spain and then reregister it in France? Thank you!

How should I dress as a Muslim women from the US when I move to Qatar?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Doha
Assalamo aleikum, I am an American Muslim contemplating a move to Qatar in the future and I'm curious about the standards of dress there. As a Muslim I wear the abaya and hijab but we wear our scarves so many different ways in the West and I wondered if there were any standards I should be aware of. I am also curious about how women who wear the niqab fare in Qatar - are they allowed to work in the niqab?

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