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Can we apply for permanent residence in Sweden and get benefits?

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Submitted by jorgebcrra on
Destination: Sweden

Hi I'm from Mexico, married to an EU citizen. She got a job in Sweden but with a German contract.

1. Can she apply for permanent residence in Sweden? Therefore, getting benefits like maternity and health insurance?

2. Can I as the husband also apply for residence there? Should her company help during the process? 

 

Thanks in advance! 

Do I need to know Spanish to live in Argentina?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Argentina
Good morning, I am planning on moving to Argentina within the next year. I have been reading a lot online and it looks like English is very limited in the country. Would I be okay moving to Argentina if I do not speak any Spanish? Or should I learn some Spanish before making the move? Thanks.

Can we get a Work Visa in Chile and not only at your consulate in your country

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Submitted by Head Brewer on
Destination: Chile

Hello everybody, 

I’m Canadian and I would like to know if it’s possible to arrive in Chile as a tourist Visa (90 days) and apply directly in Chile for a work Visa ( 2 years ) or a working holiday Visa ( 1 year ) . 

I have a notarized contract in my hand from a Chilean employer. 

I mean do we absolutely need to be in our country of origin to apply for it ? 

Thank you ! 

Cheers ! 

JB

 

 

Elementary School Age Cut off for kids in Canada

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Submitted by aargee on
Destination: Vancouver

hi

we are migrating to Canada from India. We are a bit confused in which grade of elementary school will our kids be attending.

Our elder one is born on May 27th, 2010 and currently in India is attending Grade 4

The younger is born on Jan 23, 2014 and currently in India is attending Grade 1.

Can anyone help in suggesting which grades which both will be admitted as in Canada education is from September-August and in India is April-March. 

Will my ADD, ADHD diagnoses/prescription from a licensed US psychiatrist transfer to the UK?

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Submitted by chrisfairhead on
Destination: The United Kingdom

** Main questions/concerns

I'm planning to move to the UK in December. I was diagnosed I think it was last year for ADD and recently started medication. I'm taking adderall, which I'm told isn't something the NHS will even prescribe, but to have something working for me for months and suddenly have that taken away would really suck, especially when I'm in the midst of this huge life change and lots to get done, not to mention potentially dealing with a lot of emotions. (Medication can also help with emotional regulation.)

Moving to Kuala Lumpur from India

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Submitted by Nathan1 on
Destination: Kuala Lumpur

Hi,

Am from India, and expecting a job offer from Kuala lumpur Malaysia in coming months. I had reviewed in various websites about cost of living, school, dependent visa, income tax, salary etc, but getting different answers.

Could anyone pls help, am 15+ years experienced engineering professional and plan to move with family.

Thanks

Travel medical insurance for Czech Republic

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Submitted by davidoutwest on
Destination: Czech Republic

I'm applying for a long-term visa (6 months) for the Czech Republic. I need to purchase travel medical insurance and provide the Consulate with a copy of whatever policy I purchase -- and I must buy a policy that meets Czech legal requirements. According to the Consulate's web site, the policy 

Rental Areas in Toronto

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Submitted by ashk0405 on
Destination: Toronto

Hi All, 

My husband, baby (5mo) and I are PR holders and are planning to move to Toronto, Canada in April, 2020. We’re currently budgeting as there’s a good chance we’re moving without a job for the first few months. Could someone guide us on family appropriate residential areas along with how much we should budget for rent for a 2-3 bedroom? 

 

Thanks so much!! 

Looking to relocate to Atlanta

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Submitted by selorm on
Destination: Atlanta

I am Selorm Kpade with expertise and experience in Relationship Marketing, Sales management, Solution Development, Customer Service Management and Key Account Management across multinational brands such Huawei Technologies, Vodafone, Microsoft UAE and Samsung Electronics West Africa.

I am reaching out to explore potential job opportunities to work outside my home country Ghana

Any advice in that direction would be appreciated 

Thank you

Waldorf Schools in Germany

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Submitted by elizabethbauer on
Destination: Germany

Does anyone have any experience sending their children to a Waldorf School in Germany? We are Americans possibly relocating to Germany and our daughter who is 7 currently attends a Waldorf School in the US. It would be wonderful to continue her education abroad but I don't really know where to begin. Anyone out there have any experience with this?

 

Thanks, 

Elizabeth

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