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What are my health insurance options for the USA?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The USA
Hi we are hoping to move to the USA on a family visa to be near our daughter. We are both retired and are wondering about the type of Health Insurance we should get. Does Health insurance pay for monthly repeat prescriptions? We obviously want to make sure we are fully covered so any advice would be appreciated about the best Health Insurance to get. We hope to be living in Nashville Tennessee.

Can I work in Saudi Arabia with a dependent visa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
My husband has got the offer to work in Riyad, KSA in one of the organization and he is planning to move to Riyad in next 2-3 Months. I am also working lady and needs to continue my career so I would also like to continue the JOB in Riyad, KSA. I would request you please let me know in case of suitable opening in schools in Riyadh so that I can also have a sponsor VISA instead of dependable VISA, as I have heard that we cant work on dependable VISA in KSA. Also Can We live together if we have different sponsors visa’s.

How I can get a job in Olso?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
Hi I am a Business Administration graduate currently working at an Oil Company in Argentina. In 2015 I am moving to Oslo following my partner who got a job offer. Is it possible for a skilled worker as myself to find a job in Oslo too? What are the best job websites available I can use? Thanks

How do I get a visa extension in Buenos Aires?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Buenos Aires

I am planning to go to Buenos Aires. Being an EU citizen I don't need a visa for the first 90 days. Is it easy to get an extension up to 180 days or should I do this is before coming? Will it be a problem if I book a return flight with the return date 180 days after entering the country? Will they still let me into the country. Thanks, Gaby

Accommodation cost details in university of Hong Kong or its surroundings?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong
How much money per month required to live in Hong Kong, particularly at university of hong kong or its surroundings. I need details for accommodation and food cost for average student living.

What are the requirements for a spousal visa in Oman ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
I am an employee in Oman . My nationality is Indian and I belong to Kerala state.My question is, do I need to do appostille the marriage certificate from delhi or only from my state home department to process for the spouse visa. Kindly answer

Can I work on husband's visa in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Dear All,
Please help me as I am confused in laws of Dubai. I worked for a company under husband's visa but due to personal reason left the job without notice period in probation period. Now employer has filed a complaint against me and he is asking me to pay labour card charges. Please let me now whether I should pay the charges or will MOL impose ban on me?
Regards, Pranali

How many members are allowed on Saudi family visit visa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I am an Indian and I have valid saudi resident permit with Engineer profession on Iqama. I want to know how many family members can come on visit visa? Are sisters allowed to come on visit visa? If yes then a married sister and her children allowed to come for visit? The main purpose to call them is for umrah. Thanks.

I have a French driver's licence and am working in South Africa until next year December; Do I need to convert my licence to enable me to drive legally?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
I have a French driver's licence and am working in South Africa until next year December; do I need to convert my French driver's licence to enable me to drive legally in South Africa?

Is it possible to go Saudi Arabia from my home country (India) if visa is issued from Seoul, South Korea?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hi folks
I have a working visa for myself and resident visa for my family to enter Saudi Arabia from Seoul, South Korea. My joining is till 30th October 2014 and i want to visit my home country (India) and go to Saudi directly from there. So is it possible to go Saudi from my home country if visa is issued from South Korea?
Thank you in advance

What is the current situation in Libya?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Libya
I have been offered a HR Managerial position in Benghazi in an international hospital which is being constructed. I am a lady from India. Should I join now considering the latest scenario in Libya though people over there says since its in the outskirts, there is no problem. What should I do? They have offered me 3000 Euros plus accomdation and car with driver and 3 times travel to India and back. Please guide me.

Living expenses in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai

Hello, I am getting a job in mail dubai about 5000 daram, and i am married so what will be my expenses of Room with kitchen and electric,water,conveyance,gas & Food Monthly expenses in mail dubai and also if i live a lone with shared room what can be my expenses of room,electric,water,conveyance,gas & food Thanks

Employment pass for Malaysia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Malaysia

I am on Employmentpass/work pass valid till March 2015 and work fro a consulting Co in Kuala Lumpur. I am planning to quit this employer and look fro another job in Malaysia only. My current employer is willing to give a No Objection letter for another employment. can I exit current job and try for another job and stay in Malaysia till I get another job and use the NoC issued by my current employer to get new EP? can I travel outside country and come back during the period I am looking for a new job?

Do you need to live in the same district as a school in Vienna?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vienna
Hi, We are planning to move to Vienna next summer. My daughter will start 3d grade in Vienna. Her german is not very strong, but she is fluent in Hungarian and Spanish. For this reasons we thought of putting her in a school with either hungarian or spanish. Unfortunately the all those schools are located in districts which would not be our first choice for living. Would anyone know if one needs to live in the same district as the school is? Can I register my kid into a school without having a valid adress in Vienna? Thanks, Reka

Visa entry requirements in Qatar

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Morning, Can any one guide me about the visa processing in Qatar. I've worked in Oman from 2008 - 2010 but I resigned my job when I came for vacation and never go back. My visa already expired on feb 2012. But in passport the Oman visa is not cancelled but expired. Is there any problem when I apply for work resident visa. Pl advise me. Thanks in advance

Is Ho Chi Minh City a dangerous place? What are the safety issues?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Hi

We are going to Vietnam on holiday next month, but we have concerns as two single ladies travelling alone. Is Ho Chi Minh City safe? Can we go out at night ? Is there a lot of crime going on?

Regards

Sal

Will there be a work ban on me in UAE?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai

Hi, I have some inquiry that I hope you can help me with. I have joined a job in Dubai on husband visa but due to personal problem, left the same after few days. so the employer insists that if i resign within probation period (six months), I ll have to pay the processing fee of labour card. For which I denied. Now the employer registered the case in labor court. The question is whether i should pay the labour card fee and will there a work ban on me? Please suggest me asap. Thanks, Pranali

Advice on international schooling in HK?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong

Hi, just chasing some information/advice on getting primary school aged kids into a HK International school. Anyone got experience sending their Aussie kids to an ESF school? Also, there seems to be 'long' wait lists for most of these schools, would love to know other experiences such as how long it took to get admission to the school of choice & how many other schools you need to also apply for? Any advice would be much appreciated.

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