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Applying for UK visa while US visa in queue for 221(g) Administrative Processing - Too risky?

I interviewed for a B1/B2 US visa back in June, and was issued a 221(g) form in seconds. Judging from the experiences of hundreds of others in the same situation, I will have to wait for them to screen for security concerns (i.e. administrative…
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Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) expiry February 2024 including dependents

My family's BRP (me, spouse, child) will expire on February 17, 2024. We are intending to have a short holiday to Prague on December 10-14, 2023. Are we still allowed to have that short holiday and return back to UK using the same BRP? And will…
Mary Almazan
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NZ citizenship through parent

Someone I know, a New Zealand citizen (born in NZ to NZ citizens), moved to Australia in late 90s, got married, had kids etc. (older teens and early 20s now). Husband and kids are all Australian citizens, and wife has recently (last 5 years) also…
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Can a ban in South Africa affect my UK entry even with a job offer/sponsorship?

I traveled to South Africa back in 2018 and was involved in a car accident. Because I was receiving treatment there decided to apply for a visa extension which takes up to 2 months. I was denied and had to leave the country to which I received the…
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Using EU driver's license in California during first days of H1B?

Late September I'll be arriving to San Francisco on my H1B visa. I intend to get California driver's license, but I expect that might take some time. Is there a period after arrival during which I can drive using my EU (Polish) driver's license in…
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Can you drive in California with Indian License?

I am going to be in California for 9 months as an exchange student (J1 visa). I hold a valid Indian driving license. Can I drive using my indian license or do I need to get my International Driving Permit?
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What is needed and how much does it cost to get the tarjeta de la seguridad social in Spain?

When a Non-Spanish citizen (but from EU), who is empadronado (resident) in Spain, what does he/she need to do and to pay, if he/she wants a tarjeta de la seguridad social (social security card)? Same questions for a Spanish citizen, who has been…
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Multiple entry ED Visa in Thailand

I am wishing to apply for an ED visa, for legitimate interest in studying the language. However, I have the need to exit Thailand briefly, maybe two or three times within the study year. The school is satisfied that I will not only making up for…
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Australian 12 month tourist visa

Can anyone tell me about how long you have to be out of Australia before you can apply for a second 12 month tourist visa Many Thanks My son and his girlfriend will be going over there on a temp work visa, so I want to go with them. They will try…
Jemma Bruce
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Moving to France, American resident (Finnish Citizen who has never lived there)

I know I can technically move to France, but since I have not been living in the EU- is there anything I need to be aware of? For example, how to register as a resident, how to obtain public health insurance or other state benefits in case I do not…
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Tax refund after an internship in Japan

I am a Tunisian citizen studying in Germany. I don't need to pay taxes anywhere, except in the country I will work in probably. I don't plan to live in Japan as for now (maybe PhD next year, but unlikely to happen) so I am leaving Japan this August,…
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Rejoining University after 7 months - under F1

I am from India. I went to US a University in Spring 2014 for MS program under F1 Visa. But due to serious health issues, I had to leave US even before the start of the program in US. Now, I have settled stuff. I am prepared to go and complete my…
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Impact of loss of old passport on Australian Immigration process

I have lost a passport that I had in the early 90s. I travelled to the US and China on it with my parents. Unfortunately I lost it sometime over the next decade as my next international travel was in 2007. SInce then I have had two passports and…
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How long does a Work Permit last in Canada?

My girlfriend is from Sweden. She is coming to Canada with me and has a Work Permit already. Question 1: How long can she stay in Canada on a Work Permit? Question 2: Does she need any other type of visa to enter (Temporary Resident Visa or…
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Looking for a full-time language school and/or a university in Paraguay

I am hoping to visit Paraguay and study Spanish (and Guarani language in Paraguay which is particular to Paraguay) but there is no official "full time school" (or at least I have not found the relevant information yet). I have found information on a…
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