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Is there any way to move and take a job (as a barista) in the United States as a foreigner?
I am considering moving and working in the United States for a period of three months.
However the job position that I would like to apply for (barista) does not allow me to get a work visa.
(I am not ...
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What is the quickest way to start working in Germany from Russia?
I am a software engineer from Russia with 2 years of work experience,a Masters in Data Science at Skoltech univesity and a job offer from Germany. My university is listed as H+/- in the Anabin ...
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Overstay in US and married to a US citizen
I came to the US in 2005. I finished school and worked as OPT. But after OPT I overstayed here until 2016. In 2014 I got married and divorced in 2015, I didn’t file the paperwork for immigration at ...
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Do I qualify for a Dutch Passport if my mother was a Dutch National?
My mothers family has lived in the Netherlands since the year 1542. My grandparents (mothers parents) moved to Canada when my mother was 10 years old. My unmarried mother had me when she was 19 years ...
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Getting tax refund from Germany to a non-EU bank account after leaving?
I lived and worked in Germany in 2020 and have recently submitted my Steuererklärung for that year. I'm back in my home country (Canada), and have closed my German bank account. Thus, in section of ...
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Do you get back one rent if you pay double rent after you leave your apartment?
In Germany, there is (usually) a 3 month notice for when you leave your rented apartment. Sometimes, during these months, the renter pays double rent: at the place the new apartment they're renting, ...
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Australia PR 190 - relocate to a different state after applying EOI
I recently got a competent English score in PTE which gives me 70 points without state sponsorship. So I am planning to apply for VISA 190 (with state sponsorship it will be 75)
But the problem is my ...
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Long-term (but not permanent) residence for Brazil
According to a source I saw recently (don't remember where), USA citizens are visa-exempt for ninety days in Brazil, with a single renewal possible.
It is not clear from http://saofrancisco.itamaraty....
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Why are French-German-Swiss borders left unguarded and open on Sundays and evenings?
Tolls, or rather migration booths, at the German-Swiss and French-Swiss borders are active in the daytime, actively screening vehicles, pedestrians and bikers throughout the day. But at night, these ...
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Applied for Niederlassungserlaubnis - why are authorities evaluating my BlueCard?
I am on a Blue Card since 2017 and have applied for the Niederlassungserlaubnis in October 2020 in Germany. Authorities reached out to me in January 2021, saying that the minimum threshold for the ...
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What if my Red-White-Red Card plus expires before the 3 years period
I am from a "Third country" (non EEA/EU) and have studied and worked (also currently residing) in Austria. I have applied for my Red-White-Red Card plus, which should be valid for 3 years.
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Changing Job with blue card after 18 months
I have a blue card in Germany and I am holding it for 18 months. I am changing my employer. Do I still need to have permission from the authority? My new job is in a different city. If I have to ...
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Can I ask my home EU State for a duplicate licence if it has been taken by another Member State?
My Polish licence has been taken and suspended by France (where I currently reside) for 4 months. This time has passed.
I no longer plan to live in France, and would like to drive in my home State as ...
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115 views
Getting a Canadian visa or pr 5 years after kicked out
I was an international student in Canada from 2014 to 2016. Unfortunately I was not able to complete my studies due to monetary and personal issues. I was told to leave Canada since I didn't complete ...
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Why does statute law determine the right to British citizenship, but Royal Prerogative power determine passports? [closed]
For privacy, I'm not writing why I ask this. Please explain in Simple English. I don't know much British politics or law. When I phoned HM Passport Office, the lady told me this. I asked her to ...
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Working with Student Visa Germany
My German student visa starts on the 1st of March. My studies start from the 1st of April. I will receive my Immatrikulationsbescheinigung after 15th of March. My question is: Can I work as a student ...
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Apartments website for Baden-Württemburg, Germany bordering Switzerland
Where is a reliable real estate or apartment (Wohnung) search provider for the southern part of Baden-Württemburg state in Germany, bordering Switzerland (i.e. Weil-am-Rhein, Lörrach, Laufenburg, ...
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Filed for AOS by filing I-485 in USA. Is it proof of legal stay in United States?
My parents came to the United States on Visitor Visa and while they were here, I filed for their I-131 + I485(through adjustment of status filing). Because of the I-485 filing, they have to stay here ...
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Residency under EU law for a spouse of an Austrian who is not an EU citizen
My wife and I are citizens of a non EU country and we don't speak German. I have got my Austrian citizenship recently and we want to live and work in Austria. From what I read I know, that in order to ...
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Tax refund as a single in Germany
I am an expat working in Germany since a couple of years and now would like to submit my first tax refund (Steuererklärung).
I have tried some websites but none of them has resulted as I expected (...
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European citizen taking residence in two EU countries and seeking citizenship from both [closed]
If for example a Spanish citizen happens to find two houses in two close cities that are close to each other (for example a French city and a Belgian city), applies for residency in both of them and ...
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Relocation to Germany during lockdown
I currently live in the UK and would like to ask how difficult is it in terms of practicalities to relocate to Germany during the current pandemic. Suppose that I have have a job offer in Germany and ...
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Studying medicine in English in Switzerland
I live near Zurich. Are there Medical Schools that teach in English in the regions nearby?
-range: 2 hours by car / train (max 3)
-not necessarily in Switzerland, confining countries are fine.
-I am ...
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Living in Switzerland as Italian
I’m an Italian citizen. I want to travel to and live in Switzerland with my children, who have card residence eu limite from Italy. Do they require a visa or are they covered under free movement?
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Blue Card Holder in Poland with two jobs
I have a full-time position in Poland and would like to accept a part-time position via a B2B contract (similar to a freelance contractor). Is this legally possible?
In other words can an EU Blue Card ...
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Can I live in Europe if I have a full-remote job that will stay remote after Covid?
My job has always been remote, even before Covid. Would it be possible to live in Europe on a non-work visa and remotely work my normal job in America?
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Is it possible to work remotely for a US company without a German legal entity from Germany?
My fiancé recently accepted a job at a large US tech company for a Munich-based team. The company is handling his immigration paper work and he'll receive a blue card. I believe, based on what I've ...
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Bringing Orphan siblings to the US
A permanent resident married to a US citizen has non-USC minor siblings abroad (Brazil). In case the PR's parents pass away, and the siblings come under legal guardianship of the PR, what options does ...
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Passport expiry likely to coincide with K1 visa issue date. How to proceed?
I am a UK citizen, my fiance is a US citizen.
In June 2020 my fiance (petitioner) and myself (beneficiary) filed a I-129F petition for a K1 visa for entry to the USA. The petition was approved in ...
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UK Spouse visa for my wife and daughter
Am naturalised British citizen since 2007 having lived there 2000-2018. Since Dec 2018 am on overseas work stint and non resident in UK.When my contract ends in December 2021 I plan to return back.
In ...
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Do I need to leave Germany after accepting a fully remote job based in the UK?
I currently have a job in Munich with a German company. I am a UK citizen and am claiming residency in Germany under the brexit "Withdrawal Agreement", this allows me to continue to live and ...
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Thai Permanent Residence - How important is it to speak and read Thai to get PR?
I am eligible to get Thai PR based on my employment history and salary bracket. I know as part of the process, one has to be able to speak to the officers and answer a test in Thai.
I can speak broken ...
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Can I obtain French citizenship through my mother (Algerian born)?
Hi there I had some questions about obtaining French nationality.
My mother was born in Algeria in 1963 after it was no longer a French territory. However she moved to France at 2 months old and lived ...
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Can I get a Canadian student visa with a passport with less than 6 months on it?
Can I get a Canadian student visa with a passport that is valid for less than 6 months? My study lasts 2 years and has a co-op term.
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Proving my identity in UK via postoffice.co.uk
Foreword
I have received an e-mail from noreply@tax.service.gov.uk with subject Check your PAYE code change online which tells me to sign in my "personal tax account" to check my details.
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Fresh I-539 Reapplication after denial of Change of Status
I entered the US on 24th February 2020, my visa expires 2nd April 2020. I applied for Change of status from B2 to F1 Student Status on 8th June 2020 even though my I-94 expires on 23rd August. I was ...
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Recapturing unused OPT time for use after another program
I did my Masters in Journalism and got OPT approved for one year. But did not work and left the country. Surrendered the opt after 8 weeks. I plan to do a STEM Masters. Will the 9.5 months of unused ...
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Residence Permit As EU Family Member After Asylum Rejected
I was denied asylum in Sweden, and I was given four years of entry ban. Now can I apply for a residence permit as a family member of an EU citizen or the asylum rejection will prohibit me from doing ...
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Returning to USA after 7 years… no credit… applying for mortgage?
I've been living abroad for 7 years in China and am preparing to move back to the USA near the end of 2021. I haven't been maintaining my credit score in the USA, but have a 7 year clean rental ...
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Changing Company with Blue Cards
I have been working in Germany with Blue Card since 1st of March 2019. My Blu Card was issued on the 6th of August 2019. I got an attractive offer from another company in Germany.
Can I change my ...
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Job change in Blue Card [duplicate]
I am holding a Blue Card in Germany for 2 years validity and would like to change my job in 1 year.
I understand it's possible and I have to get permission from Foreign Department. With the job offer ...
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What the cost of renting an apartment in Republic of Ireland (Dublin)? [closed]
I'm a non-EU citizen. I want to move to Ireland this September. I want to know what is the cost of an apartment for a student in Dublin - really need something affordable.
Any recommendations, tips, ...
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Indian passport expires before H1b visa
Indian Passport expiry- Sept 2023
H1B visa expiry- Oct 2023
Should I renew my passport before H1b stamping (planning to visit this year)? I read that there is an agreement between USA and India for an ...
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Does Vietnam have English speaking emergency telephone numbers?
If an expat required the emergency services in Vietnam but does not speak Vietnamese, is there an emergency telephone number available with English speakers on the line ?
By emergency services, I am ...
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EEA family permit refused
I applied for an EEA family permit on the basis that my brother is Swedish national. I have got the refusal although its stated that if EEA national is planning to move to UK within six months of date ...
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Hong Kong visa for Chinese passport holder living abroad?
I'm getting sponsored by a company in HK to work over there. I would like to bring with me my father (60+ years old) who has a Chinese passport and is living in Italy.
What are the solutions for him ...
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What is the correct country name to send mail to the Island of Saba?
I use a virtual mail box in the USA and I need to have them forward a letter to me on the Island of Saba in the Caribbean. It's part of the Netherlands. What country name should I use so the US ...
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Transferring to another company as a Blue Card holder [duplicate]
I have been working in Düsseldorf, Germany since June 2019. And now, the company is transferring me to the sub-company. However, there will be no change in my salary, position or job description. ...
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Painting cost and Mietausfall after leaving the apartment
After moving out of the previous apartment, the landlord wants to deduct from the deposit 1400 for painting and 700 for Mietausfall.
The apartment is 3 rooms, 70 square meters, the rent was 1400 per ...
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Status of carte de sejour (European blue carte) after leaving France to work elsewhere
I have a France European Carte Blue residence permit. It is valid til October 2024. I have found a job in the UK and will be moving there. I am not being able to find what exactly will be the status ...