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UK Tier Four Student Visa, Common Wealth Question Answered Incorrectly
I submitted my application to the UK tier 4 student visa 1 day ago online. I am a Chinese national and currently reside in Canada as a student with a valid visa.
There is a question in the ...
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H1B extension filed with USCIS and then going back to home country?
My H1B is expiring on 30th September, I have filed for extension but need to go back to home country. Will extension be in progress and will be approved so that I can come back to US after September.
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F2 Visa for Syrian
I am planing to apply for F1 visa since I got my I-20 today. My spouse and child will apply for F2 (They got their I-20s too). However, my spouse is Syrian (My child and I are not).
Although my ...
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Made critical mistake regarding visa - didn't notice expiration for my mother in law - now in trouble?
Almost two years ago I began the journey of trying to help my mother in law visit us in the USA. Here was that post for some background info if someone is interested: How to help my mother in law ...
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Amount of time permitted to fill in DS-260 form for USA spouse visa [closed]
I'm a UK citizen in the process of applying for a spouse visa to immigrate to the USA. It has been approved in principle, and I'm currently filling in my DS-260 form. My question is: is there a time ...
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Can no claims bonus be transferred from UK to Australia?
I have no claims bonus on my car insurance in UK which drops my premium substantially, there is possibility of me ending up in Australia...
I am sure I am not first person to move and I was ...
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Canada immigration round of invitations
Canada used to have at least 2 rounds of invitations every month. except for June this year, till today there is no invitation.
Anyone know when is the next round of invitations, or why its been ...
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I have valid h1b but my passport is expired in USA. Can I work at clients location legally? I have applied for renewal of my passport.
My Indian passport is currently expired and I have valid h1b until Aug , 2018. As per I 9 , am I legally eligible to work at clients location?
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J1 visa-Reapply [closed]
I attended the J1 visa interview on 8th June 2017. I got my visa issued yesterday 11th July 17. In the visa, they have given expiration date as 9th August 2017. Now I have amended DS2019 certificate, ...
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File for emergency card?
I was curious if there was such a thing as filing or applying for a medical emergency card for a green card holder?
I recently had my wife petition to bring her mother here and she was granted I ...
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Job possibilities for dependent exempt visa
I got a job offer from UK who is sponsoring me exempt visa to me and my wife. Since its an exempt visa I need to know the possibility of my wife working there and if she be also relieved from tax like ...
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What is my legal status in between K-1 visa and Permanent Resident (USA)?
I've been given my K-1 fiancé(e) visa and will be moving to the USA (Colorado) and marrying my fiancée this month.
A K-1 lets me enter the US for 90 days, marry, apply for a GC, and then "remain in ...
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Changing study program with a study permit in Canada [closed]
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My fiancée and I are both living in Vancouver Canada with a study permit issued in August 2014. We both started our PhD but she decided to stopped her PhD a few months ago and to start a ...
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Can I apply for jobs in Canada while still a student?
I want to get a job in Canada before I complete my studies. I am currently a student in a country not my own. I am interested in getting work experience after my graduation in September.
I know that ...
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Suggestion needed for uk visa 2nd attempt
Respected Sir/Mam,
I have applied for uk Tire 4 visa for LSE summer schools but i have got a refusel . I need suggestions before going for secound attempt . Let me draft a picture of visa ...
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Recognition of British Computer Society Higher Education for migration for the following countries
I'm an IT support engineer with 3 Years experience, currently holding a Professional Graduate Diploma in IT (PGD)(BCS) which is equivalent to a university honors degree in England, and is recognized ...
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How to drive legally while visiting in the US as an expat US citizen with no US state license
I am an expat US national in Sweden and am trying to find out if I can drive a car/rent a car legally when I come back to visit in Ohio without using an Ohio or other US state driving license. My Ohio ...
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Is the USCIS number on a green card a sensitive piece of information?
Is the USCIS number (USCIS#) on a green card a sensitive piece of information? If so, why?
I see that some people blurry it, e.g.:
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How long would it take to get residence permit in UK [closed]
I will be moving to the UK in August with Tier 2 long term visa. I'm an Indian passport holder. How long would it take for me to get a residence permit?
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German Private Health Insurance since 2004 NOW moving back to the UK
was based in germany and with german HUK COBURG private health care since 2004. Just back to the UK (april 2016) - having NEVER had cause to use it (lucky) BUT what are my options? I will have the ...
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French Work Permit has expired and appointment to get récépissé is almost two months away
My situation is as follows: I have been resident in France for almost five years now, first on a student visa and then on a work permit. A few months ago as the date of expiry of my work permit ...
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Residence/work permit in Germany when working remotely for US company without German subsidiary
I am a US citizen moving to Berlin, Germany at the end of this month, and I'll be employed full-time by a San Francisco Bay Area-based technology startup, helping them to establish a presence in the ...
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Can I put a Portuguese address on a UK driving license?
Can I put a Portuguese address on a UK driving license?
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How much winter clothing is needed when living in Michigan?
I'll likely be moving to Michigan,USA soon, and will most likely spend a couple of years there. Coming from the tropics, I have very little knowledge of what to wear to prepare for the winter there, ...
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Non-EU citizen spouse rights
I am a Canadian with French dual citizenship currently in Europe with my Venezuelan girlfriend who is traveling on a 90 day schengen visa and we have decided that we would like to get married and ...
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Price ranges for private schools in Spain [closed]
I'm researching the situation with schools in Catalonia, Spain and am trying to understand if there is such thing as an affordable private school for children in terms of fees? Anything in the range &...
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Possibility of nursing in Europe...South African with Italian passport
My Italian husband and I want to move to Italy. Unfortunately I can't speak Italian which would makes it difficult to find a job in Italy. How difficult would it be for me to work in a European ...
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How long in advance to look for a shared flat in London
I have been accepted at an university in London and I will start my doctoral studies in the end of September. Given my financial situation as well as the cost of life in London, I decided to look for ...
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Applying for a student visa in France. I have a question regarding a previous visa and stay in Germany [closed]
I am a chemical engineer and I have plans for Master studies in France. I already have approval from the University and now it's time to apply for a student visa. I am from Tunisia by the way.
I ...
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Migrate to Australia Under Section 189(Skill Independant)
I am planning to migrate to Australia and applying for Skill Independent Sub-Class 189.
I have done my BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering but have Three Years plus more experience in ...
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Confused about education assessment documents for ACS
I am really confused as I have done 3 years diploma in textiles and then 3 years degree in computers. For acs, I am giving degree certificate but my semester started from 3rd be cause of lateral entry ...
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I have an unlimited German residence Visa, but I haven't been there for 6 years. Will I be able to go back with the same visa?
Since 1999 I lived in Germany with an unlimited Residence Visa. In 2010 I left the country and I am now living in India. Can I go back to Germany with the same Residence Visa that I already have? If I ...
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Name mismatch in my degree, marksheets and employer reference for ACS skill assesment
I am applying for skill assessment via ACS (Australian Computer Society) and have some confusion regarding the names which are mentioned on my degree, marksheets and employer reference letters.
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Australian visa subclass 189
I plan to apply for Australia subclass 189 visa for myself and my partner and am looking to confirm some of the details.
For the Skilled Occupations Lists: I know that my skill should be on the ...
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Traveling on Polish tourist visa while waiting for Swedish residence permit [closed]
I am waiting for my decision of Swedish residence permit inside Sweden where I am allowed to live until I get a decision, but I want to travel using a Polish tourist visa in and out of the Schengen ...
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Possible delay in F1 visa approval : What can I do? [closed]
I have been accepted into the PhD program offered by the Molecular and Cell Biology department at a US university and I am supposed to join this August. My F1 visa appointment is on 25th July. Now ...
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Qatar issue impact on Bahrain
I got a job offer from Bahrain and will be moving there in another 50 odd days. Just would like to know if the recent Qatar issue has had any negative impact on Bahrain that an expat should be ...
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USA - H1B visa stamping...221(g) in Vancouver with family.. LCA wage less than W-2 wage by $45K
I came to my H-1B and wife's H-4 visa interview with my family to Vancouver, Canada. This is my third time here, and unfortunately got a 221(g) denial: The reason is my W-2 wage is $45000 more than my ...
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Possibility of visa for "household members" for Canada and UK for 1 year-similar to U.S.A?
I am an Indian citizen. If I stay in U.S.A for 1 year then I can bring my parents for 1 year to U.S.A using the "B2 visa for household members". See for example here
or the last answer of this stack ...
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Applying tier 2 visa after visitor visa refusal
I had previously applied for UK visitor visa from Saudi Arabia and it was refused on the grounds of my immigration history in Saudi Arabia . I am working on that part for the time being and am trying ...
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Colombian TP-13 Visa Category
I'm planning to go to Colombia, in search of work and live there as my girlfriend's from there, from what I searched, I think TP-13 is my best option. Can someone share his/her experience with the ...
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Regarding student visa:-- What does it mean when visa officer asks ''What is the scope of your course''?
I have to attend a student-visa interview after a few days. I applied to a Master programme in Informatics Engineering.
What does it mean when visa officer asks the following question regarding the ...
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UK Pensions for US citizens - is an IRS Form 8621 (PFIC) ever needed?
An American friend of mine, who's a permanent UK resident and currently sorting out their US tax return, has just come across a new term from FATCA - Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC). Via ...
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Permanent work permit for Spain
I'm a non EU citizen, and my girlfriend is from Romania living in Spain. She doesn't have Spanish citizenship but has been living there for last 10 years. We want to settle in Spain together but ...
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Getting work permit for Spain
I'm from India and I want to know if I marry an European girl (Romanian), will I be able to get the nationality and work permit for Spain as she is living in Spain.
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Previous company mis-calculated my taxes, Tax office now demands I pay
I was working in a company and moved to another company last March 2017. I already had a 30% ruling from my previous company. When HR in my new company tried to applied again for 30% ruling, Taxes ...
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Declare at customs gems bought on holiday in Sri Lanka?
If I buy a sapphire for an engagement ring during on a holiday in Sri Lanka will I have to declare it in the airport at customs (both leaving Sri Lanka and returning to the UK)? Will I have to pay ...
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Renewing expired UK driving licence aged over 70 years and resident outside the UK
My Uk old style paper driving licence has expired due to being over 70, and I now permanently live in South Africe. Can I renew my UK driving licence and change it to a new photo style at the same ...
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Renting an apartment in Austria: what is a "double broker"?
The rental agreement for an apartment I would like to rent in Vienna, Austria mentions that the agent acting for the landlord is a "double broker":
Weiters ist festzuhalten, dass das ...
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I've completed Masters of Engineering in Computer Science from India, can I apply for MBA in Canada?
I've heard that, Canada Government will reject these kind of files, if already masters is completed and applying for another masters. But that's MBA-IT and now I want to be in Management side in my ...