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Proposed Q&A site for people immigrating to one country from another country, and find the right information related to immigration, settlement including employment, education, living, etc.
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Aren't we in serious danger of every answer requiring legal advice? – DJClayworth Jun 29 '10 at 20:03
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@David Grellscheid : Isn't that one of the big advantages of using a platform like this for such a subject? An active community can keep this information as up to date as possible. It's worked extremely well on StackOverflow where IT technologies and techniques change on a far more frequent basis. – Col Jul 2 '10 at 7:36
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I agree with Stefano: Immigration is too specific - "Immigration and Expatriation" would be great. Before being an immigrant, one is often an expat. – rochb Sep 3 '10 at 10:07
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Merge “Expatriates” and “Immigration” as “Expatriates and Immigration”

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Does “Life in Switzerland” belong in “Immigration”?

feb 22 at 17:59 alain.janinm 186
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Why “immigration” and not “expats”?

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44 Example Questions (7 closed)

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Is my UK driving licence valid in [country]?
added by Col Jun 29 '10 at 10:13
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Good question related to settlement – Saravana Rajan Jul 1 '10 at 14:10
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You can also have this kind of question: "Is my [country] driving licence valid in [country]? " – Michel Ayres Mar 22 '11 at 13:10
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What do I need to open a bank account in [country] and what is the best way to transfer money to it?
added by Col Jun 29 '10 at 10:15
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Bank accounts are never transfered, are they? – J. Pablo Fernández Jun 29 '10 at 22:43
Good point, edited to ask what is needed to open an account and transfer money – Col Jun 30 '10 at 7:06
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I think this is a very good example. Opening your first bank account in a country just moved to can be a real pain (or can be really easy, depending on the host country). – DrJokepu Jul 3 '10 at 11:55
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What is a typical salary for a [trade/profession] in [country]?
added by Col Jun 29 '10 at 10:02
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Great question to get an idea from professionals who are already in the country. – Saravana Rajan Jul 1 '10 at 14:11
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Can I work legally in Argentina without being a citizen?
added by Juan Manuel Jun 29 '10 at 2:32
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What are the legal options in order to immigrate to [country]?
added by AlexDrenea Jun 29 '10 at 12:27
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What are the requirements for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada?
added by Saravana Rajan Jun 28 '10 at 22:21
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How much does it cost to gain a permanent visa for [country]?
added by Col Jun 29 '10 at 10:12
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Would you keep editing the accepted answer whenever the price changes? – David Grellscheid Jul 1 '10 at 14:23
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Answer could include links to the source of the information and may include costs in addition to the application fee. – g . Aug 16 '10 at 14:33
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What professions are getting their immigration processed faster to Canada?
added by Saravana Rajan, edited by Jim G. May 2 '11 at 2:55
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That is a good question! – Michel Ayres Mar 22 '11 at 20:20
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Where can I check my green card status for US immigration?
added by Saravana Rajan Jun 28 '10 at 22:23
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What is the green card lottery and is it legit?
added by random Jul 9 '10 at 6:13
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My wife and I want to go on holidays to Disney in Orlando, does my baby need a visa if we both have one? [closed]
added by Juan Manuel Jun 29 '10 at 2:31
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closed as off topic by AlexDrenea, Saravana Rajan, kristof, JSBᾶngs, Vatine Jul 5 '10 at 11:37

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

Voted as Off-topic since the subject is about immigrating from one country to another and not the requirements for temporary visas. – AlexDrenea Jun 29 '10 at 12:29
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@Alex, yes, but I'm hoping the scope would be changed as I requested in the comments on the proposal – Juan Manuel Jun 29 '10 at 13:42
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If the topic will chage... i will change the vote to On-topic. – AlexDrenea Jun 30 '10 at 7:37
I think temporary entries and international travel has the potential to have a site on its own. – Saravana Rajan Jun 30 '10 at 10:58
it is an on-topic question. – Stefano Borini Jul 12 '10 at 22:24
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What are the requirements for Canadians to work in US?
added by Saravana Rajan Jun 28 '10 at 22:24
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Are there any restrictions on moving from a EU country to another EU country?
added by Petteri Hietavirta Aug 4 '10 at 8:11
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Should I sell or rent my house before emigrating to [country]? [closed]
added by Col, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Apr 4 '11 at 19:35
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closed as off topic by random, Daniel Magliola, warren, Denis Otkidach, kiamlaluno May 2 '11 at 0:55

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It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

Same as: do you rent furnished or unfurnished places on [country]. – J. Pablo Fernández Jun 29 '10 at 22:43
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What is typical cost of living (rent, food, transport, etc.) in [country] for a childless couple?
added by Alexander Konstantinov Jul 30 '10 at 7:46
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Should I hire an immigration agent for [country] or prepare all the required documents by myself?
added by Yacoder Sep 13 '10 at 19:50
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What are the benefits of becoming an Australian citizen over being a permanent resident?
added by Yacoder Sep 13 '10 at 20:03
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Do I need to pay income taxes if I'm working in the US with a J-1 visa? Are there any special tax rules that apply?
added by JSBᾶngs Jul 2 '10 at 16:58
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I am a sponsored employee in [country]. What does my spouse need to do to work here also?
added by warren Nov 5 '10 at 0:35
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Do I have to live in the country of my birth to immigrate to another country?
added by Saravana Rajan Jun 28 '10 at 22:23
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I'm a US citizen engaged to a South African. In which country should we get married?
added by Patrick McElhaney Jul 24 '10 at 21:00
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How to do pension planning while moving from country to another?
added by Petteri Hietavirta Aug 4 '10 at 8:10
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Can I use my credit record/score from the US to establish credit in the UK?
added by g . Aug 16 '10 at 14:35
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How to migrate Singapore?
added by Silent Warrior, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Apr 4 '11 at 19:36
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I'm thinking of moving to Australia, probably Sydney or Melbourne. What's a good location for a Software Developer to focus on for family and work?
added by DaveDev Sep 16 '10 at 20:07
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What are legal immigration paths for [country]?
added by Lilitu88, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Apr 18 '11 at 21:08
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What are the legal ways to get a green card for a married couple?
added by Shankarooni, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Apr 4 '11 at 19:33
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Are there any first-hand accounts of employment motivated stays in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, etc.)?
added by radim, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Apr 4 '11 at 19:28
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In which continental-Europe countries can one live and work relying on English only?
added by radim Feb 22 '11 at 2:36
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How much money do I need to start my immigration project?
added by Michel Ayres, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Apr 18 '11 at 21:08
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Should The United States of America grant amnesty to all illegal aliens? [closed]
added by Jim G. Jun 30 '10 at 2:10
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closed as off topic by serg, David Grellscheid, JSBᾶngs, DrJokepu, Vatine Jul 5 '10 at 11:38

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It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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Over the course of time, has immigration been a net positive or net negative for recipient countries? [closed]
added by Jim G. Jun 30 '10 at 2:17
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closed as off topic by David Grellscheid, JSBᾶngs, DrJokepu, Saravana Rajan, Kevin Harder Jul 8 '10 at 3:16

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It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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This is a political and economical question. This site is to provide information to people considering immigration or who already immigrated – Saravana Rajan Jun 30 '10 at 11:02
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Is anyone going through the do-it-yourself Visa application process for Australia? Can you offer any advice or feedback on how difficult it is?
added by DaveDev Sep 16 '10 at 20:18
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What are the best countries to raise kids and why?
added by Denis Otkidach Apr 6 '11 at 7:34
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What are the risks for migrants passing through Lybia?
added by bluish May 3 '11 at 15:08
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What is FRONTEX, what are its aims and which interests does it pursue?
added by bluish May 3 '11 at 15:12
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What countries currently have special immigration programs? Like UK's 'Highly Skilled Migrant Programme'
added by Igor Saprykin May 4 '11 at 14:43
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What's the cheapest country to buy a Mac in ?
added by Igor Saprykin May 5 '11 at 12:49
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silly and off-topic isn't it? – Igor Saprykin May 5 '11 at 12:49
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Does a country have the right to enforce its borders? [closed]
added by Jim G. Jun 30 '10 at 2:19
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closed as off topic by serg, Paidhi, Vatine, Wikis, Saravana Rajan Jul 6 '10 at 10:01

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Very politically charged question – Col Jun 30 '10 at 7:25
Subject for political debate. Not good for a question & answer site. – Paidhi Jul 5 '10 at 4:51
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What are the clothes used in [country]?
added by Michel Ayres, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Apr 4 '11 at 19:28
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