LexLax
Sri lankan expat in the USA
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Sri lankan
Registration: 08 August 2016
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trying hard to learn and speak sinhala language by hazelnutcookies
my husband teaching me everyday but still i cant catch up its realy very hard tongue twisting.
What language do you speak? Read More
Looking for Sri-Lankan expats to interview about Sri-Lankan history by Hidde
Hello visitors of the Sri-Lankan expat forum! I'm a Dutch student doing a small project on Sri-Lankan diasporic communities and the views within those communities on recent Sri-Lankan history. For this project we're looking for Sri-Lankan ...
I am an expat, the best I can do is to provide written answers than doing a voice interview. Otherwise send me your email, I will post your request on a forum and someone will respond. Read More
Looking for Sri-Lankan expats to interview about Sri-Lankan history by Hidde
Hello visitors of the Sri-Lankan expat forum! I'm a Dutch student doing a small project on Sri-Lankan diasporic communities and the views within those communities on recent Sri-Lankan history. For this project we're looking for Sri-Lankan ...
I'd like to help but I am not good with the history that much since I have studied Science all my life. I can try to introduce a Sri Lankan living in Sri Lanka, if he agrees to talk. Is this for High School or College level? Read More
Divorcing in the USA by Diksha
Hello everyone, Reaching the decision to seek divorce can be hard. Filing the papers as an expat in the USA can be as taxing since a good grasp of legislations is needed and the process can prove to be tedious. Where and how do you apply for a ...
Just sharing some thought, this may not be a legal advice. Assuming you both are US citizens, then you can go to a local courthouse and file the divorce. Often people hire an attorney. They may request a retainer, perhaps like $1000, $2000 ... Read More
Divorcing in the USA by Diksha
Hello everyone, Reaching the decision to seek divorce can be hard. Filing the papers as an expat in the USA can be as taxing since a good grasp of legislations is needed and the process can prove to be tedious. Where and how do you apply for a ...
I have some experience and I need to ask questions before I can suggest. I will try to reach out to you with a private message if I can here. Read More
Sense of humour in Sri Lanka by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Sri lankans culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...
Imagine doing that in USA, you will get hit with a harassment lawsuit :) Read More
How to go about getting a Spouse Visa in Sri Lanka. by Brandonmorency
Hello friends! I am new to expat.com and just want to thank everyone for all of their support for foreigners and fellow expats. I am a student in San Diego California and have been with my girlfriend for 3 years now doing long distance. She was ...
It shouldn't be difficult to get visa. Contact a SL consulate in your country or ask her to ask around in Sri Lanka on how to get your visa. Read More
Repatriating funds from Sri Lanka to UK by boskis
Good Afternoon Everyone, I’m in urgent need of some guidance. My mother-in-law, a Sri Lankan national, sadly passed away a couple of years ago and her financial assets, namely money in a couple of bank accounts, were left to her x2 surviving ...
Contact a bank like Commercial Bank of Sri Lanka and they will give you the right financial advice. Read More
Making Beach Cabanas in Sri Lanka by GirlfromUK
Hi Guys, I have a piece of beachfront land in an under-developed part of Sri Lanka and am planning to build a livable beach cabana there. I have no idea where to start. I which part of Sri Lanka can I find craftsmen who make these cabanas? Any ...
I can't offer much help since I don't live there anymore. Building something in Sri Lanka can be the most time inefficient thing since things can go very slow and also they may try to extort you. There are two ways of doing it. 1) Hiring a ... Read More
Keeping up with the news in Sri Lanka by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Sri Lanka provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
I usually glance at theacademic.org, lankapage.com and few other sites. You get stuff from FB and twitter anyway. Read More
Family moving to Sri Lanka, Negombo or Colombo? by Magicnumber
Hi, we are an English family with 3 kids under 8 and are planning on moving to Sri Lanka at the end of the year. My husband will be working just north of Colombo. We would love some advice, is Colombo or Negombo a better place to live, find schools ...
This is a tough question. You will have better access to things in Colombo any activities other than studies since you have three of them the commute from Negombo might be tough at times. Visit the school you want to attend and ask that question ... Read More