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Registration: 24 April 2012

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ksfm12 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Armand

Public transportation in California by Armand

Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in California ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...

ksfm12

Depends on the city you are going to. If you are going to a beach community most people ride their bikes. Ca is nothing like a New York where it is commuter friendly. Most people in CA drive. We are not big on cabs, trains or buses. Although they ... Read More

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12 years ago
ksfm12

Teacher from California---HELP NEEDED (or Canada) by ksfm12

Well it seems I am in quite a bind. In an effort for California to be a "green" State, or to save a tree, they no longer mail out hard copies of teaching credentials (as of 2008). They only offer electronic or online copies that can be ...

ksfm12

I don't know about anyone else but this process has been quite a headache without much support or guidance. Can't wait for it to be over! Read More

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12 years ago
crittle73

Cell phone questions by crittle73

Here in the US, I use an iPhone 4S and would like to continue to use it. I was thinking I might downgrade my phone associated with my US number. Then I could unlock my iPhone to use over in Kuwait. Has anyone taken an unlocked phone with them? ...

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How do you get ipones unlocked? Can I use the ipone 4 there? Read More

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12 years ago
ksfm12

Teacher from California---HELP NEEDED (or Canada) by ksfm12

Well it seems I am in quite a bind. In an effort for California to be a "green" State, or to save a tree, they no longer mail out hard copies of teaching credentials (as of 2008). They only offer electronic or online copies that can be ...

ksfm12

Ok, so i got it figured out!! Did you guys notarized and authenticate your teaching credential? I'm getting mixed answers on this. Read More

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12 years ago
ksfm12

Teacher from California---HELP NEEDED (or Canada) by ksfm12

Well it seems I am in quite a bind. In an effort for California to be a "green" State, or to save a tree, they no longer mail out hard copies of teaching credentials (as of 2008). They only offer electronic or online copies that can be ...

ksfm12

Thanks MArquis, This whole process has been annoying to say the least. Read More

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12 years ago
ksfm12

Teacher from California---HELP NEEDED (or Canada) by ksfm12

Well it seems I am in quite a bind. In an effort for California to be a "green" State, or to save a tree, they no longer mail out hard copies of teaching credentials (as of 2008). They only offer electronic or online copies that can be ...

ksfm12

eeekkk I am not comfortable with that, I have to get it notarized by my government.... I don't want to perjure myself But it is sad that they are so behind on the times. I mean whats wrong with doing electronic things- its more efficient and more ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Teacher from California---HELP NEEDED (or Canada) by ksfm12

Well it seems I am in quite a bind. In an effort for California to be a "green" State, or to save a tree, they no longer mail out hard copies of teaching credentials (as of 2008). They only offer electronic or online copies that can be ...

ksfm12

Yes, but the ministry does not think its suitable. They want a pretty diploma. Read More

ksfm12 created a thread
12 years ago

Teacher from California---HELP NEEDED (or Canada)

Well it seems I am in quite a bind. In an effort for California to be a "green" State, or to save a tree, they no longer mail out hard copies of teaching credentials (as of 2008). They only offer electronic or online copies that can be ... Read More

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12 years ago
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so confused... about issuance of workvisa and police clearance by ksfm12

So I am reading and hearing two different things. I am reading from the Kuwaiti Embassy website that the police clearance have to be done after the issuance of a work permit but when I call the embassy they tell me that police clearances can be ...

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What's a NOC? Read More

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12 years ago
ksfm12

so confused... about issuance of workvisa and police clearance by ksfm12

So I am reading and hearing two different things. I am reading from the Kuwaiti Embassy website that the police clearance have to be done after the issuance of a work permit but when I call the embassy they tell me that police clearances can be ...

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Ok because I have a letter saying I am cleared for travel and free of contagious diseases but he doesn't list the specific diseases I was tested for. I also will attach the actual blood test... Hopefully it works... I wish the embassy stated ... Read More

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12 years ago
ksfm12

so confused... about issuance of workvisa and police clearance by ksfm12

So I am reading and hearing two different things. I am reading from the Kuwaiti Embassy website that the police clearance have to be done after the issuance of a work permit but when I call the embassy they tell me that police clearances can be ...

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What do you mean??? The dr needs to write on the medical clearance the test were negative as well? Just submitting the test results are not sufficient? Read More

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12 years ago
Kayvictoria

Wasta by Kayvictoria

Hi again guys n girls! I keep hearing we need a wasta to speed up driving license procedure.... In around 2weeks I will have the civil ID and so want to drive ASAP. Any advice on where/how to get a wasta!?

ksfm12

I don't think wasta is a tangible thing. It is more of an idea that a person has more pull/ or has more power because they belong to a certain family or have money. Read More

ksfm12 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Viva Liban

Any Lady Bookworms in Kuwait? Book Club for Women? by Viva Liban

Hello all, I have been looking for book clubs in Kuwait and came to the conclusion that it may be best to ask if anyone wanted to start a book club with me. We'd pick a book and in a month's time, we'd have it read so that we could meet up at a ...

ksfm12

Sounds good!! I would love to join too!!! Just finished the intriguing 50 Shades series.... I doubt a book like that would be in Kuwait..hehe Read More

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12 years ago
ksfm12

so confused... about issuance of workvisa and police clearance by ksfm12

So I am reading and hearing two different things. I am reading from the Kuwaiti Embassy website that the police clearance have to be done after the issuance of a work permit but when I call the embassy they tell me that police clearances can be ...

ksfm12

Has anyone actually received there work visa with a police clearance issued BEFORE the work permit date, but not older than 3 months old? Read More

ksfm12 replied to a thread
12 years ago
ksfm12

so confused... about issuance of workvisa and police clearance by ksfm12

So I am reading and hearing two different things. I am reading from the Kuwaiti Embassy website that the police clearance have to be done after the issuance of a work permit but when I call the embassy they tell me that police clearances can be ...

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Yeah I live in the Los Angeles area..... Read More