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Registering/licensing a car with student visa status (Temporary Residence) in South Africa

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Submitted by Margaret Nolan on
Destination: Johannesburg
Hi Can I register/license and insure a car if my visa status is a student visa?A student visa is structly speaking a longer term temporary residence. I am a PhD student based in Pretoria, from Ireland. My visa is a three year student visa, my drivers license is in English and is accepted for driving here. I have been leasing a car on and off since my arrival last year but am now considering buying. There is no definitive answer via official websites for this question. Appreciate any help/guidance.

Ireland or Scotland to establish business?

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Submitted by ADONIS on
Destination: Ireland
Hello, I am a European and I am planning to go to either Ireland or Scotland. I was a student in Scotland, but the fact they are not in Eurozone and soon out of EU, makes me wanting to go to Ireland. I am planning to establish my own IT business in Ireland, I will bring a starting capital with me. My question is, it is worth the risk and go to Scotland where they have Pounds and soon out of Europe or go to Ireland where they have Euro? How difficult is to start a business in Ireland? for example rent office, store etc. Also, which area of Ireland is ideal for computer business? Dublin?

Shipping Companies London to Mumbai

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Submitted by SamanthaMJ on
Destination: Mumbai
Hello Friends! I am relocating from London to Mumbai at the end of the month and was wondering if anyone could recommend a shipping company for my personal belongings. And an insurance company to cover the items I will be shipping. I will not be sending furniture,, it will be clothing, books etc. Thanks!!! Samantha

Left Oman without cancelling visa, can I get Dubai visa?

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Submitted by Sachin Patil on
Destination: Dubai
Was employed in Muscat Oman in May 2015 and had employment visa+resident card up till May 2017,but I had to come back to India because of family issues and I couldn't go back to Muscat again,expired resident card and visa stamped on my passport is still with me,I am getting a offer from a company based in Dubai but I will be working IN india,I will have to go to dubai for trainings if required, can I travel to Dubai?Will I get a visa for dubai?

Questions about working as an accountant in Canada

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Canada

Hello,

I'm hoping there are some chartered accountants out there, who have knowledge about the accountancy/finance professional qualifications that are sought after in the Canadian job market? Does it depend which province/city you work in? Or even the sector?

Weather comparison of Canada with Edinburgh

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Canada

Hi guys

So there's a lot of chat about the harshness of the Canadian weather - winters in particular. I've been looking online for comparisons between Canadian weather with other cities/countries around the world and there doesn't seem to be much that's useful.

My wife and I are from Edinburgh and are looking to make the big move to either one of Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto at the back end of 2018.

How to get a sponsor for Visa 186 Australia?

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Submitted by antonyso on
Destination: Australia

Hi,

I am a IT professional age over 40 but below 45. I estimated that i haven't sufficient points in visa 189 so that i look to apply Visa 186. However, it's quite tough to look for employer sponsorship.

I am willing to pay all expense for Visa 186 but i need a employer to sponsor.

Planning to move to Madrid

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Submitted by Lucas1990 on
Destination: Madrid
Hi, planning to move to madrid early next year and trying to find an area on the outskirts of madrid so we can get a house. We have 1 child age 6 years old so looking for an area with good schools. Found a house in Moraleja de Enmedio 35mins drive to madrid but cant find much about the town. Any information about areas, properties and schools would be grateful Thanks

Moving to Pennsylvania - advice on suburbs and schools?

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Submitted by Hevbakes on
Destination: The USA
Hi we have an opportunity to move our family from U.K. To USA my husbands job would be in Hawley Pennsylvania. Can anyone recommend a suburb within an hours commute? Schools will be needed. Any advice on the region would be fab. I can see it's fairly rural but clueless re the area to be honest. Thanks!

Oman working visa terminated, can I apply for work in UAE?

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Submitted by peabrol on
Destination: Oman
Hey, I arrived in Oman on July 28, 2016 on a work visa, and returned back to India on November 24, 2016 because my employer terminated my contract, my work visa is still valid till July 28, 2018. Can I apply for job in Uae? Will I face any problem? I was not absconding.

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