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Wife sponsoring her family in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Sacha on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi.
My wife was recruited by a major financial group in Abu Dhabi as a computer programmer - although she is actually a mobile user interface specialist web designer with almost 20 years experience in the field. This was the closest description they had to her actual job. Her work visa etc was approved two weeks ago and she is leaving this Friday 16th June. We just learned that a woman cannot sponsor her family unless she has a degree and we are in shock! She does not have a degree. I heard one can appeal once there, has anyone had experience with this?

Help! Trying to figure out housing in Pardubice, Czech Republic

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Submitted by Dbwl on
Destination: Czech Republic
Hello, We could use some help/advice. We need to very quickly find a place to live in Pardubice near the University. We have the option of living in university housing but they just sent photos and looks like it's really just a small dorm room(one with a bathroom and "kitchen"). Since I'm 50 and my husband is in his 40s, living in a dorm is kind of a last resort. Do any of you have any advice of neighborhoods that are decent. Anyone know of any good agencies that can help us rent? Also, any thoughts on being able to do a decent short term rental anywhere while we look?

Advice for moving to the Netherlands?

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Submitted by Andrea83 on
Destination: The Netherlands

Hello, first time here and with lots of question.
We are an Italian couple currently living in the UK and we are considering to move to the Netherlands.
We both work for pharmaceutical laboratories and we are quite settled in UK, we both have fairly paid permanent positions but we are still renting, the plan was to buy but with the brexit it has been postponed.

How to offer long term rentals to potential visitors to Spain?

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Submitted by Wendy Hermon on
Destination: Spain

We have been living in Spain for just over a year now - in a town called Maella in the Zaragoza, Aragon area. (about 2hrs west of Barcelona - inland). We purchased a finca (farm) and have renovated an existing stone home and have built a new home on the property.

Where are the best serviced apartments in Jakarta?

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Submitted by GunjanSingh on
Destination: Jakarta
Hi , I am planning to move to Jakarta with one of my school going kid. Was looking for suggestion for Best housing option fully serviced apartment or villa and preferably walking distance from office. I will get around 2100 USD per month for housing . My office is located in Plaza Indonesia

How do I find pet-friendly accommodation in Malta?

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Submitted by neemitam on
Destination: Malta
I am looking to move to Malta with my teenage daughter and cocker spaniel by December 2017. She has already sat an entrance exam at a school in Pembroke and it is hopeful that we will be offered a place in a few days. I have spoken with one estate agent so far with regard to property rental for a 6-12 month period before we buy a permanent home. I would like to live in the surrounding areas such as Ghargur, Swieqi, San Gwann, Naxxar, Mosta for this interim period but I am being pushed towards Mellieha.

Advice for UK resident looking for work in healthcare/oil and gas sectors in Saudi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
I am a UK resident looking to work in an admin capacity within oil and gas or healthcare, having applied via many job sites and job boards I haven't been able to successfully gain interviews. How is the job market for people such a myself, also is there an age range on applying, I am 42, any advice greatfully received

How long does a South African critical skills visa take to process?

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Submitted by Kushal Desai on
Destination: South Africa
I heard people saying it takes 60 working days to get a Work VISA from South Africa. Is that true? Please confirm. If not, how much time it actually takes to "receive" a critical skills work VISA after submitting the documents through VFS Global.
Your quick reply on this will give a big relief to me.

Living in Gold Coast, Hong Kong?

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Submitted by Tom on
Destination: Hong Kong
Hi folks, we will be moving to HK in a few months time but do not know the city much, having visited only once. We are looking for a primary school and are very much impressed by Harrow in Tuen Mun. However, the issue is that my wife does not work so we are a bit worried as to whether she would be able to build a social circle so far out from the island.

Grocery shopping / best products at good price in Shanghai?

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Submitted by daid on
Destination: Shanghai

Hi All,

I have been living in Shanghai close to 10 years now and with the arrival of our second kid, and his entry in Kindergarten , the budget do tend to get a bit tight. which brings me to my question. I'm open to all sorts of info you guys can spare.

Tips for Shanghai?

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Submitted by Nieves on
Destination: Shanghai

Dear all,

I am writing you to see if you can help me with some information regarding English speaking colleges, Universities ( deadlines, requirements coming from British education system ) and best areas to live as we are moving to Shanghai for work reasons .

Moving/buying a house in Ottawa or Gatineau?

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Submitted by hbataille on
Destination: Ottawa
Hello, My family and I will be relocating to Ottawa from the United States in September. My husband will be working at the university of Ottawa. He is from France, and we are a bi-lingual family. We also have 3 children. Thus, the french/school/housing options in Gatineau seem to be a draw. However, the taxes are high there and we are not sure whether to just buy in Ottawa. Any recommendations on best living option would be great. Our kids will likely be attending a private Catholic school in downtown Ottawa anyway, once old enough.

Spain: register then buy or buy then register?

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Submitted by Geminidiz on
Destination: Spain
I am looking to take early retirement in Spain at the end of this year. I will spend some time travelling around the south and east and will then buy a property, living on the balance of the sale of my current property and a small retirement pension until my state pension becomes payable in 2020. Can I apply for residency before I buy my property and if not what happens if I buy and then am denied residency? Thanks Denise

Air pollution in Delhi - how bad is it?

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Submitted by Mamaexpat on
Destination: Delhi
Hello We may have the opportunity to move to Delhi and there are many things about this that are really exciting. However, I'm quite concerned about air pollution as I hear Delhi has the worst of any major city in the world. We have two young children and one has mild asthma. I'm naturally concerned about the effects of air pollution on the two of them. I'd love to hear from people living in Delhi, particularly those with children. Does the pollution affect your daily life? Have you/your children had any medical issues resulting from air pollution?

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