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Status of emotional abuse laws in Japan
Sorry, but unless this escalates into violence or sexual harassment, I'm afraid you likely have little to no legal recourse. "Power harassment" (パワハラ) and authoritarian bosses like yours are endemic ...
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Coping with an emotional shock as a Foreign student in France
It's difficult to know exactly what happened. It's entirely possible that you met some rude people and that miscommunication made things worse or that your interlocutors felt bad about the situation ...
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Coping with an emotional shock as a Foreign student in France
I do not find this weird. I am not arguing on the rudeness, I tend to think French people may be rude for no reason.
But you should understand that in France, administration and responsibilities are ...
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Marriage in Germany between EU and non-EU citizen
A general word of advice: German authorities are bureaucratic. You cannot expect to go there with the documents you think you need and get married immediately. Even if you do by chance have the right ...
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Travel outside Canada while waiting for Post-Graduation Work Permit
CIC's official website clearly says that you MUST stay in Canada while you have an implied status.
Quoting from CIC:
You must stay in Canada and meet the conditions of your original work permit. ...
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Working but not studying with a student visa in Canada
Can I freely drop my studies and stay in Canada to work until the end of my student visa?
No.
Does it appear like I am lying to the government?
It doesn't appear. You are.
Can I get into ...
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Spouse visa with long stay student residence permit in France
Yes. I did this. I did a 2 year engineering degree and my wife lived with me. I showed that I had plenty of resources to support her, and she didn't work. I did not bring her into France later, she ...
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How can i buy car in the UK as a european student?
To buy a UK car in the United Kingdom you need:
A valid UK address. This is so both the DVLA and the Insurance company you chose will know where you live. This should be permanent, as any time you ...
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Denied entry to the UK two years ago - will this affect my Student Visa application?
Since nobody with more knowledge has answered:
You were apparently honest about what you intended to do, but did not realize it was not permitted. That means you have not damaged your credibility. If ...
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How can an ID card holder get a document certifying having legally entered Georgia?
Turns out you can apply for an extract from the border crossing system at the Service Agency, which, in Tbilisi, is located at Petre Kavtaradze Street 5a. Takes a few days to issue.
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Will I be able to enter other country again?
If you haven't forgotten or misunderstood anything, I don't see any reason to worry. In actual fact, even entry denials are not recorded or shared across EU countries. You would get a stamp in your ...
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Marriage in Germany between EU and non-EU citizen
Ehefähigkeitszeugnis means that the country of your origin will give you a certification that confirms:
You are not married already in that (or any other) country
You are allowed to marry
There are ...
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Need to apply for "titre de séjour" within two months of arrival but no available appointment at prefecture
By making an appointment to apply for "titre de séjour", you will showing your intention to comply with the requirement.
Unfortunately it is now common place in many places not to be able to get an ...
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How to obtain ADHD medication (Adderral/Ritalin) in the Netherlands with a US prescription?
I have never tried to get a US prescription filled in the Netherlands, but I would be very surprised if it would work. The prescribing doctor is not licensed to practice medicine in the Netherlands, ...
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How to obtain ADHD medication (Adderral/Ritalin) in the Netherlands with a US prescription?
I also suggest visiting a doctor regardless of insurance, like phoog suggested, I'd like to add that this statement:
As an international student, I cannot buy into basic health insurance until I get ...
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Studying and working in different cities in Canada
Your first place to look for this kind of information is the Statistics Canada website. For the 2006 census, it had information on employment by industry in each census metropolitan area (CMA), ...
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Benefits of ISIC in EU (International Student Identity Card)
Aside from what's listed on the official ISIC site, you can usually get a 50% discount at most Czech museums and exhibitions. Some student parties might also have free entry for those with a valid ...
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How to buy a car without SSN for someone on a student/travelers visa
In California you can apply for a driver's license without a SSN if you can prove legal presence (e.g. an F visa) but are ineligible for a SSN. Once you become eligible for a SSN you must obtain one ...
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Coping with an emotional shock as a Foreign student in France
Also a 1st year PhD student in France, also can't speak French. Also had very similar experiences.
You really need to abuse google and university resources and find out precisely what you need in ...
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How to have a foreign diploma recognized in France?
To request the certificate of equivalence, you and your friend have to follow this link (preferably not using Firefox, which makes the website buggy).
He will have to give his identity and an email ...
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I am a US citizen applying for a Canadian study permit at the port of entry (when I fly into Canada). Do I need an eTA to board my flight?
Regarding your edit: "Lawful permanent resident" does not include US citizens. It is a term of art in US immigration law that denotes what most people call "green card holder." For example, the US ...
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Why is obtaining OPT authorization much longer than for CPT?
OPT requires getting an EAD card, so that you can work for any employer. The application for an EAD, I-765, has long processing times, sometimes taking 5-6 months these days.
CPT, on the other hand, ...
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Benefit of EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens leaving the UK before 29 June 2021?
There does not seem to be any direct benefit, as the withdrawal agreement created a kind of six-month grace period after the end of the transition period (with some additional rules that are not ...
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Working but not studying with a student visa in Canada
You cannot drop your studies as you want. Your college/university is always informing the Border Services if you are currently enrolled in a semester on regular intervals. The only rule I remember ...
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Can I enter Poland from the USA using a oneway ticket?
The easiest solution is to simply buy a throwaway ticket out of Poland, e.g. a 20 euro Ryanair flight to the UK. You will have a peace of mind and something to show to immigration should they ask.
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Traveling to London for 5+ months, can I enroll my son in school?
From the information you have provided, you will not be able to enroll him in state education (cf https://www.gov.uk/guidance/schools-admissions-applications-from-overseas-children). UK schools start ...
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How much bank deposit do I need to show to apply for one year of study permit in Canada?
The Government of Canada expects you to show that you have enough money to pay for your tuition fees, living expenses for yourself (and any family members who go with you) and that you have return ...
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No-frills banking for international student in the US
Some options:
Ask the student support services at your university. They may be aware of banks that offer free student accounts, for which you as an international student, might qualify. This would ...
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Bringing my parents car to Denmark
There is a process, a form to complete, and a payment (DKK 400), with comprehensive all the information found at SKAT.dk
Application for permission to drive a foreign-registered motor vehicle in ...
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As a student, are there specific work limitations for remote working in Singapore?
The Singapore Goverment Ministry of Manpower is specific about the conditions under which foreign students may work and, during the school term, those 16 hours must be part of your school's program ...
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