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Are there alternatives to a cheque for "caution" (deposit) when renting as a new arrival in France?
I've been in France a few days now, and I'm looking to rent somewhere (hotels etc being a little expensive for the long term). Having spoken with a few agents, they all seem to want a Euro denominated cheque for the caution (deposit).
Now, the…
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As a non-US citizen expat in the US, would you be able to be covered under 'Obamacare' (ACA)?
If you move to the US as a non-US citizen, are you eligible to sign up to the new so-called 'Obamacare' (ACA) health system for medical coverage, presuming you're a resident? If not, besides becoming a citizen, is there any requirement one might…
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I'm applying for Schengen Visa, while working remotely. Is it Legal?
I work remotely from India for a UK based company and have been staying in India. I am planning to go as soon as possible now because I want to keep travelling (only this time outside India) while working remotely to support my expenses each…
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Which visa type and subtype should I use when applying for a UK Ancestry dependent visa?
I am a South African citizen. My wife can apply for a UK Ancestry visa and my child and I would like to apply as UK Ancestry dependents.
Please not that this is for a dependent visa application*, not a UK Ancestry visa as already covered here: UK…
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EU citizens in Germany: is any registration required beyond Anmeldung?
I have moved to Germany as an EU (British) citizen, and completed the standard Anmeldung upon arrival. I work remotely for an Italian employer. Are there any further bureaucratic processes to go through as an EU citizen1 who plans to remain in…
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Rentals to "expats only" in Copenhagen Denmark
Many apartments in Copenhagen say "expat only". Yet the lease term appears as 1-2 years, which seems to be a standard length lease, also on many of the unrestricted apartments. Does anyone know why this restriction exists?
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Is there a type of French visa to bridge the gap between two visas?
My wife (Chinese, currently staying in France on a student visa, titre de séjour) and I (German, living in Germany), after applying for a German visa for family reunification to live together in Germany, found ourselves in the following…
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Tier 2 visa refusal
I received my refusal letter after applying for Tier 2 visa for the second time and the wordings are as follows:
On 26/04/17 your previous application for an Entry Clearance under Tier 2 (General) was refused for the following reasons:
"In support…
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Health insurance for EU citizen moving to US, as working graduate student
I'm moving to the United States later this year, to begin graduate studies. I've heard a lot of talk about healthcare in the US, but never really paid much attention, until now, when it directly affects me. After living in Canada for some time, I've…
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What are long-term maintenance requirements of a DV1 Visa?
Once won, and activated via passing into the US, what obligations do I have which are specific to the ownership of this visa category (as opposed to the regular tax and citizen obligations required by the virtue of living and working in the…
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Voting in German elections not having lived in Germany (for a long time)
So, I found this website explaining how a German citizen can apply to vote while living outside of Germany:
https://www.bundeswahlleiter.de/en/bundestagswahlen/2017/informationen-waehler/deutsche-im-ausland.html
I would fall into the category of…
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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 license is about to expire and I cannot renew it…
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How to choose an expat medical insurance policy, for a non-US citizen?
Expat medical insurance (global medical insurance) is long-term medical cover for those living outside their home country. It's available from a wide variety of providers (Bupa, Aetna, Cigna, IMG, Aviva, AIG, and dozens of others). It normally…
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What would be the route to US immigration if your company is being acquired?
If your company is being acquired by a US company, what would be the best route to US immigration? Since there is a cap on H1-B visas, I need to know other viable options.
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EEA Family Permit refused - No clear reason given, appalling letter
Please can anyone advise how to deal with this?
We applied for an EEA Family Permit for my wife to travel from Russia to join me in the UK. We enclosed our passports, my Permanent Residence certificate, and our marriage certificate (with certified…
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