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stevemartinov
Argentine looking for information about Norway
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14
About me
Argentine
Registration: 23 September 2018
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HARSH TRUTH... ARE YOU COMING TO NORWAY?? by james mack
I see alot of people on this forum who are "economic emigrants" wanting to move to Norway. I just want to get my point accross feel free to add comments if you live here and feel differently. I have been contated on this site by people wanting to ...
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Yes I can vote, I have a Norwegian passport... 5 years? Well that is your own fault, after 3 years you could have applied for a residence permit and obtain benefits if needed. Read More
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Philippine citizen with shengen resident permit by melLibra
I hand in my application last June 14, 2019 in the police station. Day after i hand-in the application , the police sent my application to UDI and i get UDI confirmation that they received my application. Now, something bothers to my mind because ...
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So what is the question? You answered it yourself Read More
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Bank loans in Norway by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many expats, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an expat to get approved for a bank loan in Norway? What are the types of bank loans available ...
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How come that you loved for more than 3 years without a knowledge in local banks? Read More
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Just arrived to Norway by MariaSams
Hello everybody, I came to this beautiful country week ago in order to be with my children. So, as you all can imagine, I need to find job! :unsure I've already posted a CV on jobs section but still any help is needed. Could you please ...
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I doubt that OP has a uni degree in computer science or even any bachelors degree having that she wants to do any job Read More
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UDI: 2 month waiting period family visa by Diadel
Hi all, I just checked the UDI webpage states that family immigration visas (not fiancee visas) now take two months when applying outside of Norway. I would really like to know if anyone has recently applied (no matter where from) and how long it ...
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Impossible. Just checked the waiting times from the UDI website and it states from 5 to 14 months. Read More
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HARSH TRUTH... ARE YOU COMING TO NORWAY?? by james mack
I see alot of people on this forum who are "economic emigrants" wanting to move to Norway. I just want to get my point accross feel free to add comments if you live here and feel differently. I have been contated on this site by people wanting to ...
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What do you mean I am not one of you? I am immigrant too. Regarding the culture, read my message properly. What I am saying is that their culture is very similar to Western European culture and complaining that you cannot get into their society ... Read More
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HARSH TRUTH... ARE YOU COMING TO NORWAY?? by james mack
I see alot of people on this forum who are "economic emigrants" wanting to move to Norway. I just want to get my point accross feel free to add comments if you live here and feel differently. I have been contated on this site by people wanting to ...
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Total BS. I came to Norway because of my job, learned Norwegian in 6 months and easily integrated with Norway. They do not really have a specific culture and it is just a western culture like in the US. I came with my wife and we both got Norwegians ... Read More
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Work permit application by Guest123089
Hello Everyone, I have submitted my application for work permit to VFS, washington DC on 14th November 2018. Today when I tracked my application. It says "Your processed passport is sent to the Norwegian Application center. Kindly wait for ...
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It means that you have to kindly wait for further updates to collect your processed passport from the application center- where you have originally submitted your application Read More
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Can my spouse apply for spouse visa in Norway? by stevemartinov
Hi, I am in Norway on a skilled worker visa and my fiance (now spouse) visa was rejected when we applied together. We are not EU citizens but she has a tourist Schengen visa. Can she arrive to Norway and then apply for a spouse visa? Waiting for ...
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I am from Russia and she is from Kazakhstan. According to UDI: https://www.udi.no/en/checklists-container/family/vanlig-familie/checklist-for-spouse-family/?sosi=j&nav=iy&utd=n&selv=la&job=j&refopp=o&ref=q&c=kaz She can ... Read More
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Can my spouse apply for spouse visa in Norway? by stevemartinov
Hi, I am in Norway on a skilled worker visa and my fiance (now spouse) visa was rejected when we applied together. We are not EU citizens but she has a tourist Schengen visa. Can she arrive to Norway and then apply for a spouse visa? Waiting for ...
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I am from Russia and she is from Kazakhstan. According to UDI: https://www.udi.no/en/checklists-container/family/vanlig-familie/checklist-for-spouse-family/?sosi=j&nav=iy&utd=n&selv=la&job=j&refopp=o&ref=q&c=kaz She can ... Read More
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Can my spouse apply for spouse visa in Norway?
Hi, I am in Norway on a skilled worker visa and my fiance (now spouse) visa was rejected when we applied together. We are not EU citizens but she has a tourist Schengen visa. Can she arrive to Norway and then apply for a spouse visa? Waiting for ... Read More
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find a job by mojgan1366
Hi. I am Mojgan from Iran.I have PhD of environmental science with a good resume. I like to find a job in Norway. I have been there for 6 months for sabbatical and i love Norway. Can anybody help me please?
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You have a phd and can’t simply look through LinkedIn job postings? Read More
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Skilled worker visa, Norway by stevemartinov
Hello, I have applied for a skilled worker visa via UDI on 28th of August 2018 from Russia with my fiancee. I have received this email from UDI on 6th of September: Dear applicant We have received your application for a residence permit We have ...
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The UDI states that the waiting time for someone who applied for a skilled worker visa is 5 weeks, not 10 days. I don’t think that UDI does it on purpose, it is Norway at the end of the day. Anyhow, they should expect that my employer ... Read More
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Skilled worker visa, Norway
Hello, I have applied for a skilled worker visa via UDI on 28th of August 2018 from Russia with my fiancee. I have received this email from UDI on 6th of September: Dear applicant We have received your application for a residence permit We have ... Read More