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Applying for a Canadian work-visa, at what stage do I get a UCI? Is this a scam?
You are being scammed.
Nothing about this adds up.
You definitely do not need to send money in order to prove you have it. Bank statements do the job much better. Sending them money proves nothing. ...
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How to answer the question "Have you been refused entry into the Federal Republic of Germany?"
If you're not certain whether to mention something, you should mention it. It's not like they don't know about it; they will have it in their records. If you don't mention it, you will appear ...
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Blue Card vs Work Permit for IT Specialists
If one wants to have a residence permit for the purpose of employment (if this is your main purpose of getting the residence permit) in Germany, it could be issued based on 2 paragraphs of the "...
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Is it true that you don't need a degree to work as an "IT specialist" in Germany? What exactly classifies as "IT specialist" in this context?
UPDATE: YES, from 01.03.2020 one does not need a degree to work as an IT specialist in Germany. Please see the following information (in German) for details:
Details on the new law:
"Eine ...
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Is refusal to renew passport sufficient for applying as a stateless person in Switzerland
That's not possible because you are not stateless. You could presumably easily return to your country and serve in the military if you wanted to, that's pretty much the opposite of statelessness.
You ...
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Am I just considered a tourist, and am I able to leave and return to the UK while on that free tourism visa?
The big problem that I see with this arrangement is that the UK considers it work -- and it is; you will literally be working for compensation -- and will not allow you to enter for that purpose ...
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How exactly do we apply for the $27,000 which is being offered to move to Italy?
What an interesting challenge!
I looked at the CNN article, which mentioned "Counselor" Antonio Tedeschi. The word "Counselor" sounds like the position held by a local government official. There were ...
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Is a PTE Home B1 test sufficient for a UK Skilled Worker visa application?
However, the first statement appears on a site not specific to the a Skilled Worker visa, and could as well mean that some visa types allow a PTE Home test (e.g. spouse visa require only PTE Home A1).
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Working in USA, for a USA company, temporary without a green card?
The usual route to the USA with a job is through the H-1B visa. An H-1B visa is through a lottery system. You must find a company willing to hire you. The company submits an application in the spring. ...
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Work remotely while waiting for visa?
In a cross-border employment relationship, beyond visa/work permit issues, there are also issues with social security/national insurance and with taxation.
If you live and work in the UK, to be ...
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Does holding a Canadian citizenship enable a person to get US H1b / L1 much easier than citizenship from third-world countries?
Not really. The process is mostly the same. A Canadian citizen would still need an H-1B or L-1 petition filed by the employer and approved by USCIS, just like someone from any other country, including ...
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Is my valid US visa wasted due to the removal of physical visa stamp/sticker on my passport?
Email the US embassy in Bangkok or and simply tell them that your [country] passport was stolen and the US visa that was issued is missing. Ask them if you can get a replacement visa and what steps ...
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How to get a job in the USA or Australia when I live in Iran?
In order to emigrate to either the United States of America or Australia, based on employment, the company, and you, have to prove that you have the required skills and expertise, and that hiring you ...
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How hard is it for a European to work in Brazil?
It's definitely possible - I'm Polish and I moved to Brazil last year, but you'll need a lot of patience and strong will :) I also have a Belgian guy in my company and his experience was similar.
To ...
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What jobs are exempt from the UK £35k requirement?
According to the Tier 2 guidelines, the current salary requirements are:
You’ll usually need to be paid at least £30,000 per year or the
‘appropriate rate’ for the job you’re offered - whichever ...
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Can we directly apply for EU Blue card, or do I need a work visa for Germany? [Software professional] [India] [Have Job offer]
I managed to figure this out after a couple of emails to the German consulate.
The answer is:
No, we can't apply for a Blue card directly; but once we have a German national visa, and we travel to ...
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If I ask my company to transfer me from Europe to US, do I need to go through visa lottery?
An L1 visa is "dual intent" meaning you can plan, and apply, to stay permanently in the US while working on an L1 visa. Historically, it has been easy to extend for up to five years, but the current ...
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Employer green card sponsorship after job termination
Leaving the company does not, in itself, affect the petition -- people can be petitioned while not in the US and not working for the petitioner, as long as the petitioner intends to employ the ...
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"Resident Alien Status" in job search in US
The question might seem profoundly ambiguous (to anyone who isn't an immigration lawyer, which I am not) but I think the keywords "resident alien" and "permanent employment" in the same sentence ...
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Preparation for moving to Prague: what comes first?
I'd recommend to start by looking for a job. First, it will be less stressful to move into a new country if you already have a job lined up; second, your employer will probably be able to help you ...
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Natualized US citizen, with un-renounced X country citizenship, making French visa, which passport?
Legally, it seems you are not a citizen of X anymore. If that is indeed the case, by applying as a citizen of X, you would be misrepresenting your situation and using an invalid document fraudulently. ...
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H1B visa marrying a US citizen: can stay in US and work?
You can apply for Adjustment of Status. Basically, after marrying, forms I-130 and I-485 can be filed together (your spouse fills out I-130 and you fill out I-485). Each form has many required ...
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An Immigrant Wants to Work in Germany as a Contractor -?
First of all, I would for sure not quit your job unless you are sure you will receive the resident permit for self-employed work. Expect it to be a long process, depending on what kind of residence ...
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Is it mandatory that I carry my work permit every time I re-enter Canada?
YES
A work permit is not a visa. It is the legal authorization for you to stay in Canada. However, according to the Government of Canada, you need an eTA or a visa, along with your work permit to ...
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H1b visa after job termination
You remain in H1b status for 60 days after leaving the job, unless your I-94 expires sooner (in which case you will remain in status until the I-94 expires). Furthermore, as you have a pending I-485, ...
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Can I apply for a work permit while on Schengen visa?
No, you cannot apply for a work permit (which is residence permit) while being in Germany on a visitor visa.
Citizens of the USA, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand,
Switzerland, as ...
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Dual Irish/US Citizen. Do I need a work visa to move to the UK?
You do not need a work visa. You are an Irish citizen, and Irish citizens do not need authorization to work in the UK. The fact that you are also a US citizen who is currently working in the US does ...
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Should I buy health insurance before visa appointment for German National Visa
I checked with the Embassy, as well as the visa officer at the time of my appointment at the embassy that health insurance is required at the time of approval only.
Update:
I have received my visa ...
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Understand a German employment visa rejection
It means that the salary offered by your prospective employer is deemed too low compared to the local standard for similar occupations by the relevant Arbeitsagentur. The law cited, Ҥ 39 (2) 1 Nr. 1 ...
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Can you get a US work visa if you have been convicted of hacking?
Under Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (or I.N.A.) you are very clearly inadmissible as the possible sentence exceeded one year.
In theory you could apply for a so called 212(d)(3) ...
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