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Legalities of part time work while on a Z visa in China

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Submitted by Hey9999 on
Destination: China

Hello, I work in Beijing. I teach at a public school which sponsored my visa.

My question is: Is it necessarily illegal for me to work part-time for a different employer? My contract stipulates that I can only work for another employer if the school gives me permission. Do they have that discretion? If so, do they need to take any specific action?

Thanks!

What are the best international schools in Bengaluru?

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Submitted by Newbee on
Destination: India

Hi All, We are planning to move to Bengaluru from Silicon Valley, USA. We have 2 kids 7 1/2 and 3 1/2. Requesting for recommendations for schools and general insights so that the move is easy school wise. Our daughter has just started grade 2 and the curriculum is pretty simple here. Any tips/advice would be much appreciated. Best, Priya

Healthcare provision for early UK retirees in Austria?

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Submitted by Jane Sharps on
Destination: Austria
My husband and I have recently moved to Austria to look after our 4 year old grandaughter while her parents work. My husband is 64 and in receipt of a work pension, he will be eligible for UK state pension June 2018, I am 61 and will not qualify for state pension until 2022, are we able to use our UK EHIC cards for health treatment or do we have to get private health insurance?

Salary in Bangkok Vs US-Silicon Valley

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Submitted by Iyad-Kaddoura on
Destination: Bangkok
Dear Members, Just relocated to Bangkok 2 months ago and starting to reach out to recruiters and filling out online forms and the question comes up: What is the salary range? I'm a professional in HW Operations, Product Development mgmnt and such. How does the Bangkok Tech Industry compares, Salary wise, to Silicon Valley? I percentage or feedback from experts would be very helpful. Thanks for any of your feedback and most of all time. Regards, Iyad

What happens with Nulla Osta and Permesso di Soggiorno if I change a job in Italy

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Submitted by KatarinaMil on
Destination: Italy
Hello, I currently live and work in Italy with work permit and I am wondering what do I need to do with Nulla Osta and work permit if I change a job? Do I need a new Nulla Osta? And what is the process to renew work permit? Best regards, Katarina

How risky is it to move to Florida with all these hurricanes around?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Miami
Hi everyone

I've been offered a great job in Florida, and in light of all these recent hurricanes, I'm rethinking it. I know it's hurricane season and such, but if I'm constantly worrying about evacuating every year, I don't know if it's worth it. I'm also not from a place where natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes occur, so I have no experience or any idea if the media frenzy about it has any merit.

Where can we meet British and international expats in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by ElizabethBennet on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi, we have just moved to Abu Dhabi from Singapore and would like to get in touch with British and international expats. We were members of the British Association in Singapore. Does something like this exist in Abu Dhabi? Thank you in advance for your help!!!

Medicine/Pharmacy question in Madeira

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Submitted by Jotunhammer on
Destination: Portugal
So, Im going for a extended stay in Madeira. and I am taking some painkillers called Citodon in swedish, they are 500mg paracetamol and 30mg codein and I was wondering if that is possible to attain in Portugal/Maderia through the local pharmacy and how hard it is to get, I do have prescription in sweden, in swedish. How would I go about attaining that while I am in Madeira?

is it possible to be granted a work permit for Israel without a degree / tertiary qualification?

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Submitted by jim81 on
Destination: Israel
I have been offered a job in Israel, and my potential employer is arranging the work permit for me. I am a mecahnical designer working in the engineering industry, and have around 10 years experience. I have no "higher" qualification, only time served experience (apart from secondary school qualifications, of course).

Applying for Codice Fiscale in Italy before/after moving?

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Submitted by hewhoisdom on
Destination: Italy
Greetings! I'm just beginning my journey to Italy. I'm going to go slow about this because it's going to be a big change for me. I am a USA/Italian dual citizenship (with passports) residing in the USA. My first question regards Codice Fiscale. Is it wise to obtain this before moving to Italy? I would move there over a year from now. Thanks in advance for your advice.

Is there a visa in Canada only for living, not working?

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Submitted by Lone Wolf on
Destination: Vancouver

From next year, I will have the possibility to work in an American company as a service technician. The company will provide me the working visa for USA. I want to live in Vancouver, BC - Canada (the company policies allows me that). What kind of visa do I need in order to live in Canada and how can I apply for it? I don’t want a working permit for Canada, only a permit to live there for me and my family (wife and 6 years old kid). Thanks, Dan

Info about Grantham UK?

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Submitted by goddessoftheroad on
Destination: The United Kingdom

Hello all, I've read that the town of Grantham in Lincolnshire is reasonably commutable to London and offers rather affordable housing. Can anyone tell me what the town is like? What it's reputation is (if it has any)? Is it a crime riddled area and that's why the housing cost seems low or an undesirable place to live? Thanks for any info or resources! -nancy

Advice for starting a Business in Mexico

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Submitted by mich03 on
Destination: Mexico

Hi! I'm a University student, studying a business and innovation topic and was interested in interviewing someone who does business (owner or worker) in Mexico. I have read the page on starting a business in Mexico but am required to actually interview someone for an assignment. I would really appreciate it if someone could spare some of their time and first hand knowledge!! If someone could answer the following questions, I would really appreciate it. - Are you a business owner or worker? - What type of work/business do you do? - What made you do this type of work or start this business?

Visa for a dependant in Kuwait

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Submitted by ggp_1234 on
Destination: Kuwait
Hi I need one help. I am from India. I have got job offer of 1700 KWD per month as an Engineer in Kuwait. I am going to Kuwait this year. After six month I will bring my wife and children here. My mother is expired and My Father is single who is dependent on me as I am only son. My father is of 60 years age and healthy retired person. I have to bring him with me to Kuwait. I am ready to bear all cost of him. Is there any way I can bring him here on dependent visa? Does any body have bring his parents here on dependent visa? Does any body have any contact person who can help me?

Kindergartens for my son in Canada

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Submitted by Amarjeet Singh on
Destination: Canada
Hi there,
I am from India, currently working in UAE. Having 17 months kid. What I wanted that for the better and secure future of my son thinking to start his kindergarten in Canada. I am thinking that my wife and son can be relocated there and I can support them from UAE. Please suggest me.

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