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Learning Chinese: recommended university in Shanghai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Shanghai
I plan to move to Shanghai this summer due to my husband’s expat assignment. I would like to take Chinese language course at a university to learn Chinese and also build new relationships with students from around the world. Please advise me on selecting the university. Which university does an American expat or the families choose to go? Which is the recommended university with good Chinese curriculum and easy access from the nearby station? One of my agencies suggests Tongji University. Please share information about this school if any. Thank you so much in advance.

Qatari work permit for undergraduate

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar

Hi, I am Portuguese citizen currently residing in London and am qualified upto school level. I have extensive 10 years experience in Bahrain and muscat in sales, marketing and procurement.I am in talk with a company in Qatar who are willing to sponsor me for work. Also the role is managerial. I want to know if it will be difficult for me to gain work permit in Qatar since i am undergraduate. Further i will also like to bring my wife under dependent visa. My wife is computer engineer with over 15 years experience in banking.

Hoping to connect with an American nursing student studying in Australia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Australia
Hello. I am just trying to connect with some people who are American students studying in Australia. I have an opportunity to attend Queensland University of Technology for a nursing degree but I can't decide whether or not to come. There are some obstacles to overcome if I decided to come back to the US to practice. I am wondering how others might be handling that? Thanks!

Finding pet-friendly rental accommodation in Bergen

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
My soon to be husband and I are moving to Bergen, Norway at the beginning of next year. We currently have 3 cats we are wanting to bring with us, and although we have found pet friendly hotels for the short term, our concern is finding rental accommodation that would allow us to have our pets. Does anyone have suggestions on how to find pet friendly rentals? Thanks, Georgia

Temporary Residents visa for South Africa with no restrictions - can I work ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cape Town
I am moving to Cape Town next month (originally from the UK). I have applied for and received my temporary residents permit in the UK, granted on a relatives status as my partner of 10 years is South African. It is obviously a condition of entry to accompany him, but does anyone know if I can work on this visa, any help much appreciated thankyou

How do I enrol my kids in Vienna bilingual schools?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vienna
Hello, I have kids who speaks English and are learning German. So, I think VBS is a perfect option for them in Vienna. How do I enroll them? Do I submit applications to individual VBS? Do I have to go to a school district and they will assign schools for my children? Thank you!

Part-time jobs in Abu Dhabi for college students

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi, I am an international student and I am going to enroll my freshmen in Abu Dhabi. And I just think to find part time job and try to pay my tuition myself. After I calculated the the fees that I have to pay, It could be estimated that I have to collect around 3500 AED per month. Would That be possible to find part time job with the salary mentioned? I really need your help please.. Pyutte

Schools around Gunesli area

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Istanbul
Hi there! Please, I would deeply appreciate if anybody can recommend me find an international school for my 6 years daughter(even a kindergarten for my 2 and half years daughter) and a nice area to rent an apartment near Gunesli area, Ziyal Plaza, Bv Evren Mah. Kocman Cad. I am going to relocate with my family in september this year. Any advice or tips about this matter will count for us! Thanks, Maria

Double submission - Will it have implications on on the visa ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hye all I have a situation where i have two job opportunities now.

The first one is one of the Adnoc's subsidiary. I went interview on mid february 2013 and has been informed through email that i am selected and they are proceeding with government processess. And they asked me to await for their call. No contract being signed yet...nothing black and white except via email correspondences.

Glotech Oil Services - A Job Scam in Nigeria ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Lagos
Glotech Oil Services: Hi. Has anyone ever heard of this company in Lagos Nigeria? I have an offer of employment which seems to be legitimate, but I would like to make sure. Please let me know what you know of this company before I waste the company's time and my time. Thank you in advance.

Have I been banned from working in Abu Dhabi ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
I request to know whether i have Ban.Am Richard Tumuhimbise,am ugandan,my work permit number is 49163806,my passport number B0656682 and company name was Al jaber coin security group (Abu dhabi).but now am in my country uganda thank you for your help.

Travel Document Fees before I travel to Lagos - Is this a job scam?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Lagos
Hi. I have been offered a Construction Job with an Oil Company in Lagos. Me prospective Employer has put me in touch with a Travel Comany to sort out the necessary Work and Travel Visa. Before these can be applied for I have been asked to pay 25% of the cost to obtain the paperwork $350 US Dollars. Is this normal in Nigeria or is it a Scam. The job is otherwise perfect for me Hope someone can help

Are there good international schools in Buenos Aires?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Buenos Aires
We're moving to Argentina in the summer and I still need to organise schools for my kids, aged 9 and 11. We're coming from the States so I'd like them to continue their education according to the American curriculum if possible. Can anyone suggest any good international schools in Buenos Aires, particularly ones that follow an American curriculum?

Advice on moving to Perth with a family?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Perth
Hi, Anybody can tell me about Perth as I am planing to immigrate to WA as Skilled worker(Sub class 190). Kindly answer the following questions. 1) which is the best place in WA to stay for Indians 2) Monthly rent in Cities 3) Average Monthly food, transport, electricity, phone, internet & other expenditure for 3 people (me+ spouse+ 5 years old daughter) 4. School fees for 1st standard 5) I am in HR profession, so is it to get jobs in same profession?

How to turn student visa to working visa for France?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: France
I came in france with a long term visa for 1 year....for studies....then i renewed it ...for another one year...for studies ....but i have got CDD contract from a five star hotel....what can i do to turn my student visa into working visa?

Potentially relocating to South Africa - advice?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cape Town
Hello All, I'm hoping someone could give us some help and advice. We are thinking about relocating to South Africa for a defined amount of time (probably around 3 years) with our young family. We have 2 boys, 1 and 3 years old. Both myself and my husband wound be working, and are hoping to get positions prior to coming. Well, we wouldn't come without securing work before hand! I have a few questions. What are the chances of getting a position secured before we arrive - my husband is a rail / track design engineer, and I work in publishing.

What type of accommodation is realistic to get in Hong Kong?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong

Hi, I'm single and what type of housing should I realistically aim for? 1 room or 2 room? Understand that I should aim for 1 room but problem is: is it easy to get one room flats in Hong Kong? Does the rental covers internet usage, electricity and water usage? what is the median rental for one room flat that I should realistically accept? 16000? or 9500? thanks

 

 

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