@Balentinea
Australian expat in the USA
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Registration: 01 August 2022
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The importance of local language in Ireland by Cheryl
Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We’re curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in Ireland. Here are some questions to get ...
@Cheryl What is the local language spoken in Ireland? (A) That would be Irish Gaelic. Did you learn and use it? How difficult was it to learn? (A) I am and I find it not too difficult. Not like French is for me. But it is slightly a little harder ... Read More
Partnership Visa under AEWV for Teacher by juinpierresg
Good Day Everyone!I'd like to seek for everyone's knowledge and expertise to advise on my current predicament.My partner was offered a job in New Zealand under AEWV as ECE teacher. The offer was $26 but upon checking in NZ immigration site, the ...
My pleasure. I'd have them still accept the offer (try one more round of negotiation, or if they can tier the raise to match within a year), and get yourself to New Zealand. Congratulations on the opportunity! Read More
Partnership Visa under AEWV for Teacher by juinpierresg
Good Day Everyone!I'd like to seek for everyone's knowledge and expertise to advise on my current predicament.My partner was offered a job in New Zealand under AEWV as ECE teacher. The offer was $26 but upon checking in NZ immigration site, the ...
For her to qualify in that application, she/he will need to make the required amount. Your partner needs to negotiate for that wage to qualify. Otherwise, they may need to stay on the "work visa" until they can get that wage up or find another ... Read More
New members of the Canada forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Canada forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Guest8873 Yes, Amazon does offer job sponsorships in Canada. In fact, they have been hiring more and more people in Canada in recent years. In 2022, they hired over 1,800 tech workers in Canada. Apparently, a good amount of the hires were ... Read More
Family sponsorship visa by Kurterino
Asking for a friend who would like to obtain residency in Canada, here's her situation: she's about 55 and has a widower's pension of about 4000 US$, Swiss and Vietnamese Nationality, her sister is living in Canada and married with at least one ...
If they are interested, this is where I would say pay $100 to speak with a reputable immigration lawyer to advise on how this route is done legally. Read More
Family sponsorship visa by Kurterino
Asking for a friend who would like to obtain residency in Canada, here's her situation: she's about 55 and has a widower's pension of about 4000 US$, Swiss and Vietnamese Nationality, her sister is living in Canada and married with at least one ...
@Kurterino If there are no other relatives, have them look into the "Lonely Canadian" sponsorship. The Canadian sister would apply for it for her sister. It is a less known option for relatives that don't fit the bill, and is not advertised. But it ... Read More
Family sponsorship visa by Kurterino
Asking for a friend who would like to obtain residency in Canada, here's her situation: she's about 55 and has a widower's pension of about 4000 US$, Swiss and Vietnamese Nationality, her sister is living in Canada and married with at least one ...
I would say go for it. She sounds like she has all the right credentials. I don't have first hand experience nor do I know anyone in this situation. However, it does sound like it could work. You could also pay to speak with a reputable immigration ... Read More
We have been wanting to leave the US and come to Canada by dragelet
Hi, We (myself, wife, and 2 kids) have been wanting to leave the US and come to Canada for a long while. And recent events have sped that up so now we are starting to take the required steps.We are used to living a rural life high in the mountains ...
@dragelet Sorry, just saw your response now. I had missed it prior. Correct, there are regions where you can and cannot purchase property. There is also a price limit in some regions, which I recently found out about. I don't remember the cut off ... Read More
New members of the Canada forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Canada forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
I have clients in Canada and New Zealand, have travelled to both countries. Canada often, as it is my backyard. lower than 30 miles away. Use to both cultures, and learning more on what works and doesn't in both. Read More
We have been wanting to leave the US and come to Canada by dragelet
Hi, We (myself, wife, and 2 kids) have been wanting to leave the US and come to Canada for a long while. And recent events have sped that up so now we are starting to take the required steps.We are used to living a rural life high in the mountains ...
@dragelet I'm looking to buy land, too. So, as advise and to be aware, read up on the new limitations to foreigners buying land for 2023-2024 (2 year time ban). If you have a temporary resident permit or permanent permit you have no worries. But if ... Read More
Canada's Express Entry Pool and Portal Backend Age Code
Hello,I've considered relocating to Canada for a couple of years now, thinking to purchase a home there, and do business/work. I also come highly skilled, executive level as a director currently, being in C-Suite previously. I have my masters degree ... Read More
Form INZ1235 by Sherif Azmath
Hi there,I am Sherif, an Indian by origin, currently residing in Kuwait. I want to thank you all for your service to this community. I have been invited to apply for residence and am somewhat of a fix. My first question is do I need to fill out ...
Hi Sherif, First, congratulations on being invited to apply for residency. That is a feat, and such good news to hear you can lock that in for yourself. Second, no you do not fill out the INZ-1235 form. That is for your employer to fill out - the ... Read More
Medical certificate by akeeley
Hi my name is Shaun and not sure if this is the right forum for my question but i have just applied for a working holiday visa, just asking do you have to have a medical certificate and x-ray before arriving in NZ or can i get one done on arrival ...
Hi Shaun, I'm not sure if USA requirements are different than UK, and if since 2019 the Xray is now a requirement, but I know that my daughter in Dec 2019 went to New Zealand on same visa. She was not required to do a medical exam or xray. She just ... Read More
Verification about offer letter by Disha Bhowmick
Hi i got a offer from Donewell aluminium. The address of this company -18 Boyne Avenue Northcote Christchurch 8052,new Zealand.Also they told me that I have to bear the visa expenses and after joining they reimburse the expenses.I want to know about ...
If you want to ever check on a company, if they legally are registered, then go to the companiesoffice.govt.nz site.Also, though they gave an address, doesn't mean they are really there. It is also super easy to create a pseudo website. I work in ... Read More
Verification about offer letter by Disha Bhowmick
Hi i got a offer from Donewell aluminium. The address of this company -18 Boyne Avenue Northcote Christchurch 8052,new Zealand.Also they told me that I have to bear the visa expenses and after joining they reimburse the expenses.I want to know about ...
I'd say it is not real. I took the last 10 minutes to investigate them, and couldn't find anything that would show it legit. I even did a company look up on New Zealand Companies Office site, and they do not pull up. Read More