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Will a new immigrant be allowed entry in the USA if he hasn't yet payed the USCIS Immigrant Fee?

People who obtain a US Immigrant Visa are required to pay a "USCIS Immigrant Fee", for Green Card processing. The official instructions recommend to pay this fee before entry to the US, so you receive the GC in minimum time. They also mention it's…
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Can a British citizen with a Non- EU or Non-UK partner live and work in the EU?

I am British citizen and my partner of 6 years is a South African citizen. We have been living between South Africa and Asia for the past 3 years. We would like to move to Italy or Spain. I know that, as a British citizen, it will not be a problem…
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Is it true that having speed camera alerter is illegal in France?

I have heard stories of people that drive around Europe, that particularly in France you can get fined for using any Navigation system or device that comes bundled with, fixed Speed camera alerts. Is this true? And do any other countries in the…
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What Qualifications do I need to get into Leiden University? (Netherlands)

I am currently deciding between a level 3 BTEC (equivalent to 3 A-levels) and actually getting 3 A-levels in different subjects. The problem with getting 3 different A levels is that I would have to switch colleges which is a bit of a hassle for me.…
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Getting a student loan and enrolling to a university in England

As an EU citizen, who has been living in Britain for a year, can I get a student loan to pay for my tuition fees in one of the UK based universities?
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Emigrating from Ireland to Australia. What should I know?

Like the title says, I'm planning on emigrating from Ireland to Australia next year and I'm wondering is there a comprehensive list of things I should know before I go. I have a degree in Computer Science and just under 2 years professional…
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What's my degree worth in Germany?

I'm looking to apply for a YMA and hopefully work in my field in Germany. I have a Canadian Bachelor's in Software Engineering and I'm trying to find out what the specifics are for that field in Germany. The Foreign Office mentions vaguely that the…
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How to find a long term rental apartment in Paris without paying expensive fees?

I will be studying in Paris for the next 6 months. I am trying to find a nice apartment, but the rental agencies ask me to pay 1 to 2 months of rent in advance for their services, then there is also the guarantee landlords asks. So I think this is…
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Will my US overstay affect my chances of getting a UK Work Visa

I overstayed my student visa in the US by a couple of years. Now I have a job offer in the UK and will be applying for a Tier 2 work visa. Will my US overstay affect my chances of getting the UK visa?
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Bringing wife to Ireland on an Irish Green Card

My wife and I are non-EU nationals. I am currently in the process of obtaining a Green Card, and we should be moving to Cork in December. As far as I can understand, my wife can come with me immediately (of course, we both need visas to land in…
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Passport validity for H1B visa stamping

I got my H1b approved. I need to go for visa stamping and my passport is about to expire in next 10 months. Is it OK to go with current passport or do I need to renew it before going to visa stamping?
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Offered Position In United States, Don't Quality For Australian E3 Work Visa, What Are My Options?

I have all but been offered a position with an American company for a software development position. However, I have discovered I am ineligible for an E3 Visa (an Australian resident visa for working in the US) because I don't have a degree and I…
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How easy is to get a license to let a private home to tourists on a short term basis?

I'm not Spanish, but I'd like to live in Spain as an expatriate by buying e.g. a 5-6 bedroom flat in Spain, living in one room, and renting the other rooms, as it seems a lot of people are doing that already. But I heard that it's illegal in Spain…
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Irish Green Card & Employment Probation Period

I've been offered a position with a tech company in Ireland, and they will sponsor me for a Green Card. I've received the contract last night, and it has a clause regarding a probation period, as per the Employee Handbook - 6 months, which can be…
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Working visa after arrival in South Korea

I will soon start my internship (6 Months) in South Korea and I wanted to ask if it is possible to go there as a tourist and do all the paperwork there. I basically have all the documents I need but still had some complications in the embassy in my…
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