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Visa issues for Saudi Arabia when applying for a new work visa ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I left saudi on Jan 2011 with exit-reentry. I don't have NOC and final exit. Jun 2011 and March 2012 I tried to enter with new job offer, both times my visa was rejected.

Now i have another good offer. But can anyone advise me on whether the visa will b granted or not. If I get, do I then face any problems physically entering the country and daeling with Saudi immigration at the border.

Please let me know your thoughts on this situation. 

How can I find good rental housing in San Jose ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: San Jose
Hey,

My husband and I are moving to San Jose with our 2 kids as he has been offered a new job in Silicon Valley. We need to find a decent property to rent and was wondering if any expats already in the area have any advice on how to find good offers? What sort of rentals should we expect to pay? Are bills usually included in the rent?

Thanks,

Sally



 

Do you have any recommendations for family-friendly activities in Jeddah ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hello

I am new in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with my family. I am a bit concerned that it is not the most exciting destination for the kids. Can any expats living in Jeddah provide me with info on what activities are available for my family? Are there any nice festivals that are suitable for children?

Thanks

How can I meet other trailing spouses in New Zealand ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: New Zealand
I am a trailing spouse recently relocated to New Plymouth, New Zealand.

I am an Indian woman aged 49 and am very passionately involved in doing mixed media collage.

How do I meet other INdian expats as well as like minded arty women?

House furniture rental companies in Johannesburg

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Johannesburg
If anyone has any experience with furniture rental companies please let me know - am finding it hard to find a furnished house in the areas

I am looking so am considering getting an unfurnished and renting furniture - although unsure which companies in Joburg do this and the associated costs for a 3-4 bedroom hm p/m / year many thanks

How much is the minimum salary for a Senior Engineer in Saudi Arabia to be paid to survive with his family?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
If your future employer in Saudi Arabia offers you a family visa with a salary of 12300 SAR including food, accommodation and transport, is that a fair salary for an engineer? Is it enough to survive with? This Taiwanese Company employer is not ready to offer more than this, so any suggestion would be welcom. Thanks in Advance. Regards, Manish

How much money do expat teachers earn in China?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China
I saw all these crazy ads on the internet luring people to come make a small fortune teaching in China so curiosity got the best of me. I started digging online, and I have to wonder how the amounts I found on some sites could be so different than all the ads I have been seeing, talking about "great-paying teaching jobs in China".I starting digging even more and then found this report from the Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/03/average-teacher-salary-around-world_n_4037534.html).

Getting employment in Bahrain

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain
I am currently on a visit visa but have become fond of the place. Need to know where it is best to find employment and what sort of salary I can get. I have experience mainly in Customer services and Management. I am educated up to College level and am a native English speaker from the UK.

Many Thanks

Can anyone help with more information about the B-1 visa for Israel?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Israel
Hi I was on a B1 spousal visa for Israel not a work visa but I got a job in Dec. Now I am in a complex situation - The Israeli government want my company to pay employment tax, which is 20% on top of my gross salary. As far as I know, most people moving to Israel already have a job, but people like me on spousal visa need to find themselves a job.

What kind of company wants to hire or even give an interview to someone who they need to pay 20% tax for ? Why are there such different processes for the two B1 visas? 

Do you need to register foreign drivers licence with the city hall in the Netherlands

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The Netherlands
I would like some information about registering a foreign drivers licence in the Netherlands with the city hall. Has any one had any experiences with this and how to go about it?

Working as counselor or Marriage therapist in Ireland

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ireland
Hi, I'm American. I am finishing up my degree in Marriage and Family therapy and my daughter( who is a life coach) and I are considering coming to Ireland to live and work. I am having trouble finding information on whether or not Marriage and Family Therapist are used or allowed to work in Ireland and just don't know where else to turn for directions. I am not related to anyone ( directly) of Irish heritage, so I know I don't qualify to move there based on that. Any assistance will be appreciated. Oh yes, almost forgot. Is there an age limit, like in New Zealand? Thanks Mychal

Admission problem for schools in Johannesburg

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Johannesburg
Hey all, Actually I have moved to Johannesburg last month. I have visited before also and the last time I came, I went to a school to get my children's registration done and they assured me that my children would get the admission.

Now, when I came this time, I contacted them and they told me that it has became very difficult for them to give my children the admission and that I should probably look somewhere else but they will still try.

What are my options for extending my stay in Japan after a divorce ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Japan
Hi, I'M currently living in Japan from last 8 years and having a 3 years spouse visa.Me and my wife get divorced in last September.My current visa is going to be expired in March 2014.My concern is how i can get extension in my visa. I'm working in a Japanese company.should i have to go back to my country Pakistan or is there any way i can get an extension.

Benefits for single mum moving to Austria?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Austria
Hello I am a mum of two lovely children currently living in London. The children are Austrian citizens, I am not, they have their father's citizenship. I am a single mother, I have a job in London but, I am planing to bring the children in Austria now, when they are still at a good age to learn German, 7y and 5y. The problem is that we do not speak German, the kids will learn no problem but, for me will be a bit difficult to find a job until I learn German. I could keep my London job but the idea of commuting is not good.

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