Questions tagged [working-visas]
For questions about visas which allows holder to obtain employment in a given country
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Applying for a Canadian work-visa, at what stage do I get a UCI? Is this a scam?
I had an emigration consultant offer to help me get a work visa for Canada (I work in IT). It ended up costing a lot more than he initially said (first he said it'll cost $700, he's asked for $3000 ...
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How long does a Critical Skills Employment Permit holder have to work in Ireland, before being able to retire in Ireland?
Based on the information I found here, a Critical Skills Employment Permit is issued for 2 years, and if the holder is still employed at the end of that 2 year period, they can convert the work permit ...
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Moving to US from Spain
I am a Spanish citizen and I want to go to the US. I am about to finish university and I can do the last semester abroad while working, and that was my plan. I am checking job offers there and I ...
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As a non-EU citizen can I get a resident permit via my EU citizen partner in a third EU country?
I am a non-EU citizen and I am living in Belgium via my work visa. I also have a non-Belgian, EU citizen partner that we are living together for 2 years. We both like Belgium and in 2 years I can ...
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Can a freelance provide proof of work experience for a work visa in Schengen?
I've been offered by my employer support for a move to Luxembourg - trying to gather the documents needed for my work visa. Under the "work permit" section of their official immigration ...
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EU Blue Card to Germany or Working Visa permit
I'm a bit confused about one of the particular Blue Card requirements - "the job must be relevant to the qualifications, i.e. the skills acquired through the university degree must be at least ...
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Work permit in Poland without returning to Canada
If I want to apply for a work permit to Poland, do I have to come back to Canada and submit my documents to the closest consulate, or can this be done within the EU, where I presently temporarily ...
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Can I work in Prague for 8 months for German company with a German work visa?
I am an Indian national with a German work visa, working for a berlin-based startup company that has a collaboration with a company in Prague. They would like me to work in Prague for a period of 8 ...
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Can I change student visa to a work visa before I complete my studies in Germany? [duplicate]
I already have a bachelor degree from an EU country, and the degree has been certified by KMK as equivalent to a German degree and thus I can use the degree certificate to further my studies in master ...
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Can I work In Germany as a non-EU citizen if I am married to a EU-citizen? [duplicate]
Mi wife is a EU citizen (not Germany). I am not. We are currently living outside the EU. I have non-temporary employment contract with a German company, but I haven't been able to go there, since the ...
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Working Remotely in Canada and get paid to a Canadian Bank
So under the Canadian law it is legal to work remotely in Canada while on Visitor Visa, the question I have is about one clause they have in the following rule, can I get paid from my foreign employer ...
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Can ASIIN (AQANIE) certificate be a replacement for ANABIN to get blue card in Germany?
I have got a job offer in Germany and I need to apply for a work visa/EU blue card. My university has H+/- status on the ANABIN website. I applied to get the equivalence certificate from the ZAB but ...
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France long-stay visa [closed]
I submitted applications for long stay visa for myself and my wife over a month ago in India. My visa category is talent visa and my wife is going as my family. My work contract in an university as a ...
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Which Swiss cantons grant G (cross-border) work permits?
I'm looking for a new job in Switzerland. (I reside in Germany near the border.) I found a good prospect in canton Zug, but I was surprised to discover that they don't grant G permits, as Zug doesn'...
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Validity of UK Skilled Worker Visa if employment contract is of one year
I recently got an offer in an UK Institute for one year and I will need to apply for the Skilled Worker Visa. I am an Indian citizen.
My question is: How many years of Skilled Worker Visa I will get ...
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Skilled worker visa to UK after study visa refusal in 2018
I applied for a Canadian English study visa in 2016 and got refused ( Applied from KSA I am from another country and I am working in KSA ) with the following
“You have not satisfied me that you will ...
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Working remote for a French company as a non-EU spouse of a EU citizen in Croatia
I was just wondering is it possible to work fully remote for a French company while on a spousal residence in Croatia as a non-EU spouse of an EU citizen, without the need for a French work permit.
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Can I stay outside EU with Germany Blue card for more than 6 months [duplicate]
I am currently working for a German company after completing my MSc degree in Germany and have a Blue card valid till 2025. I would like to visit my family outside Europe, so I will be traveling to my ...
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What to write on Current Employer in DS-160 Form when i am unemployed for last 1 year
I finished my PhD in june 2020, now recently I have received a postdoc offer and all the documents to start in the US, and I'm now completing my application for a J1 visa.
So in the "current ...
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What are the benefits of a Student Visa over a Work Visa [Germany]?
I'm taking a master degree in Germany, and I was going to apply for a Student Visa this week, but in the meantime, I was also looking for a student job, and I got an offer yesterday.
From what I can ...
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Netherlands - language requirements for 'highly skilled migrant' visa applicant's family (3rd countries)
I have a very hard time finding accurate info about this.
If a Rotterdam company is willing to sponsor me (a non-EU/Turkey country national) for a highly skilled migrant visa and I would bring my wife ...
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VFS Visa at doorstep [closed]
has anyone opted for VFS visa at the doorstep in India for German National Visa (EU Blue Card),
If you have any information on charges and processing time please revert back
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Does an unused 120 Days work permit (Zurich, Switzerland) require a cooling off period?
I have a L4 visa for 120 days for my work, but I did not use the visa due to Covid situation. For next year, if I plan to get another L4 visa (120 days), will there be any cooling off period required? ...
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I have Master (Equivalent) and Bachelor degree (Conditionally comparable), which one will be used to assess for German work Visa
I have been offered the role of “Software developer” but my three years master degree is in 'is Equivalent' and my Bachelor degree is 'Conditionally comparable' status in the Anabin database. Both ...
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UK Visa signature at appointment
I'm applying for a skilled worker UK visa. I had my biometrics appointment.
The document checklist says I should not sign it until I am "at my appointment". Does that just mean to not sign ...
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Germany : application for Spouse visa while applying for work visa at the same time [duplicate]
I have a question, if a spouse visa can be applied when I am applying for work visa in Germany.
Little more detail.
Currently, I am in Singapore.
My spouse is Chinese and I am Indian.
I am planning to ...
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Do I risk refusal of a future work permit in France?
I'm a foreigner who has worked a CDD in France with a travailleur temporaire visa.
In this past job, I was not allowed to seek any side jobs (it would have been a cumul d'activité not authorized under ...
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Pending OPT for 90 days after graduation
I am a F-1 student (doctoral student) and I am going to apply for OPT one month before my graduation date. I have read that it might take 3-5 months to receive my EAD card. I have also read that I ...
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Does work stay in Germany count as travel history for UK work visa?
I am applying for the UK skilled worker visa and I need to fill out the travel history for myself and my family.
I have been staying in Germany on a long term work visa for the last 1-3 years. Shall ...
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Application Canadian Work Permit without LMIA [duplicate]
I have 8 years of IT experience and reside outside of Canada. A Canadian company is willing to offer me a job.
Should they require an LMIA to get me to Canada? Are there any options for a work permit ...
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Concerns around gracefully handling multiple offers & visa (Germany)
I have an offer from company Z (in Berlin) & also have a visa appointment coming up on 12th July. I'm also in the final stages of the interviews with another company N (in Berlin) but the ...
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Is a PTE Home B1 test sufficient for a UK Skilled Worker visa application?
I am about to apply for a UK Skilled Worker visa.
For that I need to prove proficiency in English, and I chose Pearson as one of the designated providers of English tests. Pearson provides, among ...
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Apply again to a Job Seeker Visa after having had a Blue Card in Germany
When I finished my master's studies in Germany, I got what I think was a job seeker visa (my permit said "16 Abs. 5"). After that, I got a Blue Card (some 13 months ago). My current contract ...
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UK Skilled Worker Visa application - Is my job on the shortage occupation list?
I'm looking to submit my skilled worker visa application. My job title is Teacher of Spanish, French and English. The shortage occupation list for education states that teachers of foreign languages ...
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Which USA visa do I need as a solo artist to work in the USA (dance performer)
I have a dream about coming to the USA after my studies at the end of 2021 and work as a dancer for a few weeks/months.
A short info: I am a freelance dancer from Germany. By dancing I mean ...
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Visa questions: I am currently working in France and going to join Germany soon
I am an Indian with a residence talent permit of France valid till Sep end 2021. I am currently in France. I have a job offer from Germany starting Sep 1, 2021. My questions are :
Do I need to go ...
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Germany: changing master student visa (after completed bachelor in Germany) to work visa?
Here is a summary of my current situation:
Graduated my bachelor course in 2020 in Mechatronics B.Sc in a German University.
At the end of my last semester I applied for a Master course at the same ...
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Processing times for L2 EAD H2 2021
My wife and I are relocating to California. I have an L1-A and she has an L2. We are trying to figure out the processing times we can expect for her EAD application. We see a lot of references online ...
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Can I work part-time on a H-1B visa?
Can I work as a part-time employee if I have a H-1B visa from another company?
I would still be working as a full-time in the sponsor company.
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US Citizen Living & Working PT with UK Company on Student Visa, Looking to Freelance for US Company
Asked this in the personal finance section but someone recommended I ask here as well.
I'm a US citizen currently in the UK (Northern Ireland to be exact) on a student visa, which allows me to work up ...
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Freelancing on highly skilled migrant visa in NL
My husband started working in nl on a highly skilled migrant visa in 2016 and in 2019, he switched to freelancing. At the time he consulted a few lawyers and because his residence card at the back ...
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Will getting UK student visa cancel my current Tier 2 ICT visa?
Background:
I am working in UK on ICT Tier 2 Visa which is ending on 31st August. But, I am planning to join university on 14th or 21st September. I can apply for Student visa 3 months prior to start ...
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Drawbacks from applying and acquiring a green card
As a European currently in USA with a working visa, I have been recently offered assistance to file a green card through my employer.
While I am happy living and working in USA for the time being, it ...
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Is it possible to directly apply for residence permit in Germany as non-EU holder of residence permit of another EU country?
I am from a non-EU country and currently stay in Germany at my family. From Portugal, I have a residence permit for the purpose of study according to §91 of Portugal Aliens Act. Recently I have ...
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Drivers Employment Contract for ThirdWorld Nationals [duplicate]
it’s my pleasure to say hello to you all. Well after failing to lunch a complaint in the Administrative court of Belin due to the lack of enough funds and time. I came up with a conclusion to re—apply ...
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How can I obtain the authorization letter required to apply for a long-term D visa for a post-doc in Switzerland?
I have got a postdoc position in University of Basel and they have given the employment contract. In the swiss embassy page, to apply for visa they have asked to give authorization letter issued by ...
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Is it possible to change from Student Visa to Work Visa in Germany in order to work full time during studies? [duplicate]
I am from an European country outside the EU/EEA and I am staying in Germany on a Student Residency Permit as a Master student. I got an offer for a full-time position job in my field of study (...
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Is it possible to get EU blue card while on student visa even before starting the studies if I have a valid job offer in Germany?
I am Non EU IT/Software professional.
I got admitted to Masters Program in A German University.
I then applied to Consulate General in Mumbai for the student visa. I was planning to join university ...
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Filling final US H1B visa petition with USCIS from outside the US
I got selected in the US H1B visa pre-registration lottery and now we have to file the final H1B petition to the USCIS. Deadline for the same is June 29th 2021. My question is: Do I need to be present ...
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Work and live permit as a student in switzerland but I'm a Croatian national
I am currently living in Germany as a Croatian national. In a few short months I will start my higher education in Switzerland and later MBA as well which total duration will be more then 4 years. I ...
