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International divorce - husband overseas, I'm in the US  Hi Sharon

Can my husband file for a divorce while claiming residency in Malaysia, while I claim residency in the USA?

If he files from Malaysia ...

caregiver process  Dear Sharon

I am an applicant in caregiver , after my interview they asked me to have my medical.

Does that mean that I passed the Interview?...

Moving from Las Vegas to Philippines with dog  Dear Sharon

I have a 8lb Papillion and I wonder if you have any suggestions for me since I am very nervous about her being in cargo for 19 hour plane ...

Becoming a non-resident but maintaining rental properties in Canada  Dear Sharton

I'm planning to move to the Middle East for 2-5 years (no dependents). I own a house in Canada (with a mortgage) as well as some shares ...

US Expat Divorce Jurisdiction  Hi Sharon

I've lived and worked for Dept of Defense overseas schools in Germany since 2006.

I am pending divorce and trying to answer the question ...

Applying for Overseas Jobs  Hi Sharon

What is a CV?

Thanks, Doris

Pet I.D. Tags  Hi Sharon

Do you sell temporary pet I.D. tags where I can write my information as we move through each state to our new final address?

Thanks
James ...

Obtaining a Court Clearance from CA/USA for Employment in Guam  I am trying to seek employment in Guam. My last address in the US is in Sacramento ,CA.

I am quite lost in securing a court clearance. Your website ...

Moving to Argentina and Searching
for Jobs in Argentina  My wife and I are planning on relocating to Argentina in the near future.

We have two kids 7 & 5, and I am concerned that we may not find appropriate ...

Moving Abroad???  Hello Sharon

Thanks for your website.

I am married with two sons 2yrs and 8months, I have a degree and experience in design and other areas and I ...

Returning to the USA from Mexico  I have been in Mexico since August. I have 2 boys - one is 7 yrs and in the first grade, and the other is 15yrs. and currently in 3rd Secundaria (which ...

How to Obtain a Police Celearance Certificate from California?  Hi Sharon

How can I get a police and court clearance from California when i moved to Guam already?

Thanks
Thomas

Taxes for British Expats Moving to Canada   Hi Sharon

I was wondering if I move to Canada would I have to pay higher tax in Canada becuse I own half of the bussines in U.K

Thank You
Jassa

Hiring an Overseas Moving Company in Venezuela  Hello!

My family and I are in the process of moving from Caracas to westport CT.

I wonder if you have any recommendation for an overseas moving ...

Life Insurance for Expatriates  Hi Sharon

How do we obtain life insurance whilst living in Oz on temporary 457 business visas for the next 4 years - I can't find anyone that offers ...

Relocation Free Baggage Allowance - Air Travel  Is anyone aware of an additional allowance given by most airlines for the first travel undertaken after relocating to a new country?

Needless to mention,...

US Expats Tax Return   Dear Sharon

I am a US resident living and working in The Netherlands.

I wish to do my US tax returns.

I will appreciate a quote of how much ...

Teach English Overseas   Hi Sharon

My friend are I are looking to move overseas to Greece or Spain (no definite country) but just dead keen to get out there and experience ...

Can an Australian Enrolled Nurse work in USA as a
Licenced Practical Nurse with a working visa  Hi Sharon

I'm an Australian resident with an interest in working in the USA.

I am a qualified Endorsed Enrolled Nurse in Australia which is the ...

Is Searching the Web For Free Online
Moving Companies Quotes a Good Idea?  Hi Sharon

I recently started doing some research online and looking for moving companies. There are lots of web site offering free moving quotes.

However,...

Legal and Notary Services for Canadian Expats  Hi everyone,

I am a Canadian expat living abroad and want to send my kid to high school in BC, Canada.

For my kid to attend school in BC like every ...

Relocation Agencies - What Services do They Offer?   Hi Sharon

What are the absolute essentials I need from a relocation agency? and then some more.

Thanks
Samskara

Crammer's Study guide for FSOT  Hi Sharon,

Do you mind mentioning my study guide in your blog? It is currently the best priced guide out there and is good for people that are "cramming"...

Canada Tax for Canadian Expats   I am a government of Ontario employee with a pension. I am due for full retirement in 18 months.

I have a sailboat and intend on sailing overseas. I ...

Relocating to the Netherlands  What a great website!!!

Do you have any information on relocating to the Netherlands? I am considering a job transfer and need to get my USA ducks ...

Where can I find a international cost of living index?  I am moving from Norway to Houston and want to find out the cost of living differences between the two places.

svein

Moving From Israel   Hi Sharon

We have lived in Israel for the last four years.

Now for family health reasons we need to move back to America and I don't know where ...

US Expatriate Tax Return  I work in Nigeria on a rotation schedule over 200 days a year and I live in the U.S.

I am not a contractor, so my tax is taken out by the company ...

Retire in Belize  My husband and I are looking to retire in a little over a year. I have researched Belize, Corozal in particular for a possible place to live.

I want ...

Work & Live Abroad  Hi Sharon

I would like to discuss my questions with you & hear your opinion. How do I write to you via email ?

International Pet Travel from
France to Bali, Indonesia  Hi Sharon

My dog has to be shipped from France to Bali, Indonesia.

Is it possible for my dog to make this trip?

What are the requirements? Is ...

Living in Central America  Hi Sharon


How do I research the best Central America country for
my move in 2 yrs?

Is there a pros/cons to each country?

I Plan to work ...

Kids getting adjusted to new school  Hi

We recently moved back from New Zealand to India. My elder son (6 yrs old), was attending grade 1 in NZ and in India he also started going to school ...

Global Health Insurance Solutions   Hi Sharon

My wife Pearl & I are Canadian Citizens.

We intend obtaining dual citzenship & living partly in Sri Lanka.

I am 68 & my wife 72.

we ...

International Medical Insurance  Hi

I am relocating to Australia at end of June but am unsure how much time I will be there as I may get work in Asia or Sth America via TEFL. It depends ...

International Pet Relocation   Hello,

I seek information concerning 2 Persian kittens which should be shipped to me today by a pet relocation agency.

The person who is giving ...

FSOT - State Department Exam   Hi

I'm curious if any of you have taken the FSOT (Foreign Service Officer Test) State Department exam?

What was it like? Difficult?

Teaching Abroad   Hi there

Do you know how to find work teaching abroad? NOT part of any Christian group, genuine volunteer work required.

I thought about teaching ...

Travel With Pets   Any advice on taking an 11 month old & a puppy on a 6 week vacation?
We will be driving not flying and would love to hear any suggestions, tried & proved ...

Relocating Abroad and Police Certificate   How can I obtain a police report from Philippines while living abroad?

I now live in Canada with my Canadian spouse who wants to sponsor me, but I have ...

Divorce Abroad  I live in Florida, my husband lives in London. We reached a mutual decision to get a divorce. Our problem is that all the paperwork must be notarized IN ...

gap year ideas  I think it would be great to take a year off between high school and college to go live in another country for a year.

What ways can you think of that ...

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