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Migrating to Australia with another couple
I have a dream to relocate to Australia in the next 5 to 10 years. My wife and I are planning to do this together with another married couple.
Right now, we're gathering as much information we can about the migration process, and the requirements…
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Is there a US version of the UK Criminal Records Bureau check?
I am a US citizen who has moved to the UK. My new employer has asked me to get a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check so I can work with children. Since I do not have sufficient history in the UK, my employer has also asked me to supply them with a…
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UK EEA Family Permit Refused - Urgent HELP needed - Marriage of convenience
I wonder if you guys can help me. My wife (Albanian National) was refused an EEA family permit on the grounds that the ECO believes that this is a marriage of convenience. Link to image: http://pasteboard.co/1w1SDRuX.jpg
Here is a short, rough…
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When flying within Japan, is the zairyu card enough? Do I need my passport too?
Long-time foreigners in Japan walk around with their small zairyu card ("gaijin card") rather than having to carry their bulky passport.
But when taking the plane within Japan (for instance Sapporo-Naha), is the zairyu card enough?
Or can I be…
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Forgot to notify Immigration Bureau of Japan about job transfer
Today I find out that I'm supposed to notify the Immigration Bureau of Japan within 14 days of my job transfer.
I'm about 1 month late now, am I toasted?
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Leaving Australia on a foreign passport
I have read everything I can find, but still don't have a definitive answer, so:
I am a dual citizen, USA and Australia. I am about to leave Australia, but just noticed my Australian passport is expired. Can I leave on my USA passport? I
am not…
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Opening a Bank Account in Hong Kong as a new arrival?
If I've just arrived in Hong Kong to settle there, as a non-HK-national, how could I go about getting a Hong Kong bank account?
I'm interested in the kinds of documents one would have to produce, and especially any that might be troublesome for a…
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How long does it take to get the registration certificate or residence card as the family member of a European Economic Area?
Do you know how long does it take to get the "registration certificate or residence card as the family member of a European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss national" I have collected very useful information from your answers and from the official UK…
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Having a valid Visa to the US, should I also enroll for VWP before traveling to the US?
Coming from the EU, I am in the process of getting a DV visa, and planning to go to the US for reconnaissance mid-June.
When entering the US, I understand, the border patrol has the right (even with a valid greencard-eligible visa) to turn it down,…
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Is it feasible (for a westerner) to live in Johor Baharu (Malaysia) while working in Singapore?
I had this opportunity to work for a company in Singapore but I am not sure yet if I will accept it.
I was looking on a map how Singapore looks like and it is of course quite small. So the question came to mind whether it would be practical, safe,…
user4849
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Moving to Frankfurt with my Swedish wife, I am not EU citizen
I got married in Sweden (Civil Marriage) and I registered my marriage in Sweden.
My wife is Swedish but she is working in Frankfurt. Since she is a EU citizen she has registered herself legally in the country as a resident. She is already working in…
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How can I get a copy of my Codice Fiscale card if I am an expat?
I'm trying to get a copy of my Italian Codice Fiscale (Social Security number) card, but I live in the UK.
According to the Italian Consulate, I need to ask any Agenzia delle Entrate, but according to the Agenzia delle Entrate I need to ask the…
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Benefits of American curriculum schools for US expat children
There are a number of schools in the UK which follow the American curriculum. My son will be starting school this year. We plan on moving back to the US in the next 5 years. Is there any evidence that having an American curriculum for his first few…
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Can I support a political candidate as a non-citizen in The Philippines?
The congressional election is coming up soon and I'd really like to see certain candidates win because I feel that their plans for my district are more sensible than others.
I own property within the district, and I am a lawful permanent resident.…
user100
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Are there any elections I can take part in while a temporary resident in Canada?
Inside the EU, EU residents can vote in local and European-level (and possibly regional) elections for the EU country where they live. I'm a Dutch citizen living temporarily in Canada. Are there any elections I can take part in? If Perhaps local…
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