Advice for Expatriates Planning their Return to the Home Country If you’re an expatriate, you have lived abroad for a year or three or even more, but there will probably, for whatever reason, come a time where you will return home. As an expat moving home, you likely have some mixed feelings. It can be difficult […]
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Expat Jobs in Oman Might Get Cut
If you are currently a working expat in the Sultanate of Oman or plan to relocate there for a job, your plans might be at risk to change soon. There are past reports that the Minister of Manpower Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Bakri confirmed that about 100,000 expats in Oman will soon be out […]
Number of Expats in Kuwait is on the Decline
If you are an expatriate living in Kuwait, you might have recently noticed the number of expats in Kuwait is on the decline. Since last year, expatriates who live in Kuwait have decreased by 19 percent according to statistics by the Kuwait Ministry of Interior Migration General Department. This report does not come as a […]
Why Expats Move to China
Why China is a Great Country for Expatriates The United States, along with many Western nations, have struggled through the economic decline with high unemployment, although it has improved in the last 5 years. The United States currently has an unemployment rate of 4.9 %, Greece has an unemployment rate of 23.5%, the United Kingdom […]
New Fee Schedule in the United States
The United States Consulate will have a new fee schedule that will take effect on July 13, 2010 for immigrant visas. These changes come shortly after the non-immigrant visa fees increased on June 4, 2010. These new few schedules for the US Consulates are intended to cover operating expenses for overseas consulates and passport agencies. […]
Travel to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been a popular tourist destination, well-known for its extravagance and resorts. Recently, traveling has become much easier as websites are popping up with visa services right online. Currently, there are 33 countries that have an agreement whereby visitors can receive their visas on their arrival to the UAE: • […]
