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How can I find a flat mate in Guangzhou?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Guangzhou
Hello all I am currently in Glasgow, Scotland, will move to Guangzhou In Sep, probably will settle down there. I am looking for female friends who also want to pursue their career in GZ. So we can share a flat in Guangzhou center district area :) and explore Guangzhou city together ;) PS: I lived in Guangzhou for quite a while before. Please drop me a msg if u r interested.

Am I entitled to receive the Centerlink NewStart allowance in Australia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Australia
I arrived recently (3 weeks back) in Australia. I am currently looking for a job. Am i eligible for Centerlink NewStart allowance? Or is there a waiting period (like i have to be in Australia for 6 months then only i can apply for Newstart allowance). I am in NSW.

Will I need a permanent address in San Diego to apply for a visa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: San Diego, CA
Hi, I am considering a move and, while looking through a lot of information, I can't seem to find advice on how to find somewhere to live initially. When applying for a visa, do you need somewhere to have somewhere to live/stay or is your current address all that is needed? And when you arrive in the USA, do you need to have a permantent address or is a temporary address enough to get you started? (be it a hotel, with family/friends etc)

Is my Oman visa still valid, if my name is changed after marriage and I have my married name in my passport?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman

Dear All, I am working in Oman and Recently I married and planned to bring my wife here on 31.07.2014. I applied Visa and I got it in hand. Now with the advise of colleague we applied to add my name in my wife passport. In that Process we received passport with my name in her passport. But they changed her surname also in her new passport. But the Existing Visa is with Old Surname. Already I booked Tickets and all. we have old and new passports with us. We received her new passport on 20th July 2014. Her visa is ready by 22nd July2014.

Do I have to cancel a family visit visa for Saudi Arabia if I choose not to use it?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hi, I got processed a visit visa. I decided not to go ahead with it. I did not take it to Saudi Consulate in my country. Is it necessary to be informed to MOFA for cancelling it. If not done so is there any problem??

Can I renew a family relative visit visa for Oman? Are there any alternatives?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
Salam and Ramadan kareem! I'm on a work permit here in Oman. My wife was with me on family/relative visit visa until last month and she exited on 28-Jun-2014. Now she wants to join me back for another 3 months. Can I process the same visa again? If not is there an alternative. Please help me out!

Can I get another work visa for Oman if I didn't cancel the last one?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
Hi there, Some years ago I was offered and accepted an attractive job in Oman, but somewhere between the description and TOR's that for the job I had applied for and the contract I was subsequently offered, the TOR's were altered, most notably once I was in country with residency and work permits issued the salary was reduced by approximately 40%. Not being aware of Oman's favorable labor laws, and with the possibility of not being free to leave in the case of raising a dispute, I left the country without giving notice to my employer.

How much do I need to earn to live in Saudi Arabia? Is this job offer OK?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Dear Friends I am an Indian received offer of SAR 11000/month(all inclusive plus return tickets to family plus health and medical insurance plus children education allowance as per actuals) from renowned company based in Jubail-Saudi Arabia. Please help me weather this amount is sufficient to live and save in Jubail. Regards Anurag

How can we move to Adelaide on a tight budget?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Adelaide
Hi! We have managed to get our permanent visa .My husband is moving in alone to Adelaide in the month of Aug 2014 .We as a family plan to join him once he settles in .Few questions 1. what are the key items he should carry with him ? 1.Which is the best suburb to stay in once he lands ? As it is his first time and he is anxious and nervous do we book a hotel/service apartment and then scout around for a place .Pls advise as we would like to work within a shoe string budget . 2.What is the cost of renting a 1 bedroom studio apartment in Adelaide ? 3.Can we open a migrant banking account?

How do I get a job in Miami?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Miami, FL
Hello, I am a British citizen thinking of staying in Miami for a while, for around 6 months as i have been there before and love it! I have been researching Miami and i believe i can stay in Miami for up to 90 days through the Visa waiver programme. But i have been looking at renting an apartment and it seems hard to find somewhere to rent for just 3 months! I would preferably like to go to Miami for 6 months or more and get a job but i need some clarification, do i need to be sponsored by a employer before i can get a working visa?

Is there special education programmes for expat children at international schools in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
What kind of programs and systems are in place at the International Schools for expat workers who have school aged dependants with special ed needs?

What sort of salary do I need to support myself and my wife in Oman? How do I get her a visa for Oman?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
Hi sir,
What are the requirements to bring my wife to Oman with me? 

I only have a working visa. How do I applu visa for my wife? What is the procedure?

How do I become a permanent resident in New Zealand?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: New Zealand
Hello. I am interested to work in New Zealand. I am a construction manager and I know the country is looking for help to rebuild after the earthquake in Christchurch. What I want to know is whether I can get a permanent residence permit for myself and my family if I move there.

I will be very thankful for any help.

How do I enroll my child in a school in Singapore?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore
Hello

I am going to be moving to Singapore early next year to take up a new job, and want to move with my family. If anyone has any advice on schools in the country and the process for getting my son into a good school, it would be really appreciated.

Thanks,

Phil

What is the average expenditure in Dubai for a couple 2014?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
I have got offer for AED 13500 in Dubai and will it be enough for husband and wife. How much can be saved with that money. I mean what would be total expenditure including rent, groceries and transportation. Thanks in advance.

What sort of salary expectation should I have for a job in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Dear, I got one call from dubai to work in company. Company is not providing fooding, lodging (no accommodation). Company needs my expectation. I have checked on Net the living cost of Dubai is very high (4000- 6000 AED). so if that is the living cost, how much should be my expectation.

What schooling options are available in Houston?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Houston, TX
We're likely to be moving to Houston in the coming months. My son will be 5 in October and therefore misses the 1st September cut-off for Kindergarten enrolment. He has attended nursery in the UK for over two years and is more than ready for school. We don't want to hold him back a further year but appear to be limited in options. Do private schools allow "early" admission? Presumably they don't have to follow the same rules as the public schools? Are private schools our only option? Would be grateful for any help anyone can provide.

What is the cost of childbirth in Norway if I don't have National Insurance cover?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
I'm an American citizen moving with my Icelandic husband to Norway three months before the birth of our child. W're applying for the EEA/EU residence card scheme, which you can apply for within Norway, but I cant find any information on my legal status during this sort of legal limbo period wherein I can reside in Norway with my husband while the application processes, but I dont yet have an identification number of residence card and am not in the Norwegian insurance system.

How can I prepare for a job interview in Poland? How long will my visa take if I get the job?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Poland
Hi, I have a HR interview next week in Warsaw, poland for an IT opening. I am not sure about the questions asked in HR interview. This is the first level of interview for me. I am basically from india. I am married and have a kid. I would like to know about basic lifestyle in poland for a family and the required earnings per month. I am a vegetarian. How many levels of interview will be there in general for IT openings. What about poland visa and how many months it takes usually. Please help me on this. Regards Karthik

Can I use by UK licence in Dubai or do I have to retake my driving test?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
hi i've got a uk license with cypriot passport and i was told that i need to take driving lessons,but i know some people with the same license as me that they managed to get a license without lessons. what is actually happening ? would i be able to avoid the lessons ?

What is the process for visas in Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I have been offered job as an assistant professor in a Saudi university. They have issued me formal offer letter and asked me to wait for 6 weeks for in country visa processes. Already 1 month is finished - can anybody tell what the process is? When I contact them they dont reply.

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