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I was deported from the UK in 2010, after spending 8 months in prison, can I go back now in 2024?
I was deported from the UK in 2010, after spending 8 months in prison, now in 2024 I would like to go back to the UK for studying with my family? Can I go back to the UK?
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Non-EU citizen in Germany being offered a role in Series
I am currently living in Germany on family reunion visa and have been offered a part time role in Switzerland. Would taking this role stop my citizenship countdown for Germany ?
Thanks
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Which visa should I apply for?
So, I have two offers in Germany. The first one is a paid research internship for two and a half months (starts in June, 2024) and the second one is a self-financed research stay for 9 months (starts ...
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US citizen applying for Schengen tourist visa while waiting for residency card
I'm a US citizen living in Portugal. I arrived with a temporary residence visa under the D8 program last year. I've since had 2 appointments with SEF (immigration office), both of which were canceled ...
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Entering Netherlands on Schengen and then find a job on dependent visa
I'm moving on my wife's dependent visa (MVV) to NL. Can I apply for a Schengen and enter through that visa while I find a job and then exit and enter on the MVV visa.
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I am shipping paintings from my house in CA to my house in Verona, Italy
If I ship household goods (paintings) do I have to pay tax? I was told by the agency crating that I have to pay import tax (IVA) plus customs fees. True? Has anyone found a reasonable air shipping ...
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What is earliest date when I can apply for a renewal of my US visa stamp on my passport?
I am an in the USA on an O1 visa.
The dates on my I1797 mention validity till February 2026. However, the O1 visa stamp on my passport is valid till December 2024.
What is the earliest date when I can ...
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I’m a EU citizen with a job offer in Switzerland. Will my non EU spouse be allowed to work there automatically?
My company is transferring me to Switzerland and I am a Spanish citizen. Will my spouse, who is not an EU citizen, automatically have work rights in Switzerland? Would it be easy for him to get a job ...
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Earning from social media while on a blue card
Is it legal to have a full time job on a Blue Card in Germany, and also earn on the side from social media accounts like Instagram and YouTube?
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Having work and student permit simultaneously in 2 EU countries
I am a third-country national and I have a student permit in Hungary. I also have a work permit in Finland only for 3 months in the summer. Am I alright to extend my student permit to Hungary as I ...
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A question about type D visa, professional driver in Germany from a non-EU country
I wanted to work in Germany and since the I'm from an non-EU country I thought I might use my driving license to go as a professional truck-driver. Since I automatically get a type D Visa, I wanted to ...
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I am an American citizen freelancing in Germany. Can I keep my clients and move back to the US and work remotely? [closed]
I am an American citizen freelancing in Germany. Can I keep my clients and move back to the US and work remotely?
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UK youth mobility visa to spouse visa
I'm Canadian and getting married in Canada in 5 weeks. My fiance is British. The plan was to go to the UK right after the wedding (I don't normally need a visa to come for up to 6 months) and apply ...
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Need visa for new born baby parents are tier 2 visa b
Parents are tier2 visa, pregnancy due date is may 8th 2024 and we have plan to leave UK end of July 2024. Parents’ tier2 visa will finish August 2024.
So will new born baby need visa and NHS fee?
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Schengen overstay penalty and then becoming EU citizen
I am a Brazilian citizen currently in the Netherlands on a tourist visa. I have already had a favorable court decision granting me Italian citizenship almost a year ago. The problem is, they are ...
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Possible Layoff on National D 18b(2) Visa's Fiktion Certificate. What to do?
"I was issued a national D visa under Section 18b (2) of the Residence Act (AufenthG) in August to work in Germany. This visa expired in February, and I was issued a fiktion certificate in March. ...
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EU citizen living in two EU countries, working in one
Let's assume someone is a citizen of the Netherlands, he has a home address there, and has a job there at a Dutch company.
Now, this person wants to move to Sweden to live with his partner there. He ...
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Do I need Impressum for a website while freelancing in Germany?
I will start my part-time freelance activity in Germany as a software engineer (data scientist is my profession). I would like to create my own website where I will advertise my services but not ...
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How to report foreign income on a 1040?
When I was lived in the US, I received W-2's from my employer, and 1099-INT's from the bank where I stored my money.
Now I'm living abroad, and I am not getting either W-2's or 1099-INT's. However, I ...
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My employer miscalculated the 30% ruling and overpaid
I worked for a company from 2018-2021 for 3 years with the 30% ruling. Recently, they have discovered that they have overplayed my salaires since the 30% ruling was miscalculated. Hence, they paid me ...
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How can I send money from Spain to my Russian bank account?
I am Spaniard but now I am studying in Russia and due to sanctions I can no longer transfer money between my accounts. Does anyone know how I can send money from Spain to Russia?
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Dutch citizenship
My father was born in South Africa in 1952. Both his parents were Dutch citizens.
Is it possible for him to obtain Dutch citizenship, or does the rule still apply where there is a 10 or 13 year ...
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German Name Change After Marriage in US - US Citizens
My husband and I were married last month in the United States. We reside in the United States. We changed our last names in the US to a hyphenated double name using both of our birth last names, ie. &...
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Passport invalidated during the UK visa application process
I started the application process for a Global Talent Visa to work in the UK one month ago. Following the prescribed procedure, I used the app to scan my passport and update the data on the ...
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My IR5 parent's sponsor visa was refused, section 221(g. What should I do next?
My IR5 parent's sponsor visa was refused, saying "additional processing is required."
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Need some advice.. German family reunification [closed]
So my spouse moved with me to Germany on dependent visa and stayed for a good 3.5 months while we applied for her dependent residence permit based on the blue card I have.
When she went back to home ...
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Can authority know the type of a rejected visa?
I am going to apply for a work visa in France. I have two rejections from Malta embassy, "there are reasonable doubts as to the reliability of the statements made as regards please specify".
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German residency for dependents when leaving for studying abroad
I moved recently together with my husband and son to Germany (we are non-EU).
I have a Blue Card so We were able to move as a family. We enrolled our son in the 1st grade of the nearby school.
For ...
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Application for a 462 working visa to Australia with an Irish passport
I'm applying for a 462 working visa to Australia. I can't get past the 5th page for passport details, as it said my passport isn't eligible.
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Exchanging UK driving licence for Irish licence after 16 months of residency?
What happens if you exchange your UK licence for an Irish licence after living in Ireland for 16 months? I understand you need to exchange it within 12 months. I only bought a car 5 months ago. I also ...
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Can we drop our attempts at getting residency in EU member state and leave after 630 days?
Me (EU national, non-Cypriot) and my husband (non EU national) moved to Cyprus in mid 2022 in order to relocate ourselves and our business here. We attempted to contact the immigration department for ...
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Does the 6 months validity of non-EU driver's license for new residents of Germany affect their ability to drive in other EU countries?
It is well known that new residents in Germany can only use their non-EU drivers license up to 6 months after relocating there. Other EU countries have similar rules, such as Italy - although there ...
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My boy was born in London went to India with passport only for 2 months. Now I need to apply for his visa. Does he need to maintain fund and TB test?
My boy was born in London. He went to India with passport only for 2 months. Now I need to apply for his visa. Does he need to maintain fund and is a TB test required while applying?
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Preparing documentation for British Naturalization - Absences count
As I recently passed the Life in the UK test and obtained a B1 english language certification I am about to start the process of applying for naturalization/british citizenship.
An issue I am having ...
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Can I re-enter Germany?
On September 19, 2022, I traveled from Germany to Denmark as a tourist. Unfortunately, I unintentionally broke some laws in Denmark, leading to my arrest. During this period, my residence permit was ...
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Polish National visa (type D) refused, please help
My name is Akash. I hold a Pakistani passport and an Azerbaijani temporary resident card for one year, which will expire after 6 months. I have studied for business administration Bachelor for almost ...
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Getting fired in Germany with a work visa, but I have a new job
I am currently working in a hotel on Lubeck with a type D visa, but my hotel told me I have until the 11th of March and then they will lay me off!
I went to the Ausländerbehörde here in Lubeck and ...
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When did my grandfather lose his Dutch nationality?
Could you help me discover when my grandfather lost his Dutch nationality?
Some background info: This all came about when he tried to apply for a Dutch passport back in 2023.
My grandfather was born ...
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When to deregister for radio tax when doing abmeldung?
When I deregister my German apartment, when should I deregister for the Rundfunkbeitrag? Or does it happen automatically?
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What does the rental process look like in Valencia, Spain?
My partner and I are looking to move to Valencia in April/May. We are currently in the UK and for the sake of simplicity, I'll just say that we have the right to live and work in Spain.
What does the ...
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Long Stay Visitor Visa/income from Youtube monetisation
Long Stay Visitor Visa
I think I understand it correctly. When applying for such a visa, the applicant must attest that they will not seek work or earn an income whilst remaining in France under the ...
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Recent French national travelling to India without surrendering Indian passport
I have recently acquired French citizenship and currently possess an Indian passport, which I am required to surrender. The necessary document for surrendering my Indian passport, the French ...
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Reapplying with a previous rejection-Working in Malta
Last year, I encountered a visa refusal from Maltese authorities with the reason being "reasonable doubts as to the reliability of the statements made regarding [please specify]." My ...
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Return to South Africa passport query
Family of 3 looking to return to SA. I need to renew my SA passport and ID. My husband needs to apply for passport but does have ID. My daughter (13) needs to apply for all documents. Is it ...
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How can I apostille a Russian document for use in the Netherlands without visiting Russia?
In the near future, I may need to apostille a Russian birth certificate for use in the Netherlands. Due to the war in Ukraine, it is not possible for me to visit Russia anytime soon. Is it still ...
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Just applied for an Australia ETA Tourist Visa with an old DUI
Excited to go to Australia but very nervous that my Tourist Visa will be denied. I was honest about a DUI from 2001 (23ish years ago). Anyone had this experience? Thank you
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Child born in the UK to parents on health care visa ( Tier 2)
I have a 4 months old baby who was born in UK. I am on health care visa/Tier 2 and exempted from paying IHS. My child is booked for an investigation(scan). Please do I need a visa or brp for the child ...
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I had an account on USCIS but lost my mobile number
I have an account on USCIS online site https://www.uscis.gov/, but I don't have anymore the phone number I used to have to receive the codes to login. Also, I'm not in the USA anymore, what makes more ...
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How to find a rental lawyer in Spain
I'm a foreigner living in Badajoz Spain. I signed a rental contract for 1 year. I need advice on how to get out of the contract early.
As I do not have any close friends or relatives in Spain that I ...
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German Aufenhaltserlaubnis in expired US passport
I have a US passport stamped in 1999 with unbefristet Aufenthaltserlaubnis. The passport expired on Dec. 2008. I have a new renewed passport, but have not had the stamp moved to the new passport, and ...