If you had a choice, which country would you move to: Canada, Australia, Germany, the UK or the USA?
Germany, not even a question.Canada is too cold and Australia too far.And UK? I still very much prefer Germany.Why? Cost of living and purchase power: Germany beats UK hands down.Rents are cheaper, and you get something for what you pay(at least compared to London....)Food is cheaper and on average better quality.(seriously: you can find everything in Germany).Working conditions are better and the working culture pretty solid. Smaller financial services sector. I dig that.Nature: tough call as both nations have interesting parts. Overall the UK is more diverse and it offers AWESOME scenery. Germany though has some wonderful and not-so-well known areas such as the Eifel, the Taunus, the Alps South of Munich, the franken Schweiz.People: UK outside London people are extremely friendly. German bit less so but in general is not impossible to find a circle of friends. And germans love to organise themselves hence if you have a hobby, chances are there is some club in germany of people who practice it.Germany is overall a wonderful place to live and is in the middle of Europe. And its economy offer a wide range of possibilities. It is a tolerant, no-nonsense society.I lived there and absolutelty love it.UK I loved anything that it is not London. problem is, there aren't as many opportunities outside London and for the life of mine I would never want to live in such a crowded place.
Can a US citizen travel to the UK for 6 months with no visa, then leave the UK for a few days and go back and stay another 6 months?
No the maximum amount of time you can come here is 90 days visa free same as us British Citizens going to America when i use the visa exemption going to America I cannot re enter within 180 days after being there for 90 I couldn’t go to Canada on the 90th day and try get back in theoretically it’s possible but very difficult to do so unless I have a good reason for needing to go back.If you want to come for 6 months you need a visa And 6 months isn’t travelling that’s residing here doing what the question implies thats a total of a year so no officially you cant because that looks like you’re actually living here and you will be refused entry the Border Agency are very aware of people crossing borders just to extend their stays, and will soon catch on if it the visa exemption is being used incorrectly without a valid reason to return to the U.K. shortly after having just left.There is something called the spent leave rule. That means you need to spend the same amount of time out of the UK, that you spent inside. You need to spend at least 3 months outside the UK before attempting to re-enter. If you try to re-enter before 3 months has passed you will be denied entry and have a refusal notification flag against you. If this happens, you will always have to officially apply for a visitors visa from the country you are resident in, a royal pain in the arse we’re as strict as America if not worse.The applicant must satisfy the decision maker that they are a genuine visitor. This means that the applicant:(a) will leave the UK at the end of their visit; and(b) will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK their main home; and(c) is genuinely seeking entry for a purpose that is permitted by the visitor routes (these are listed in Appendices 3, 4 and 5); and(d) will not undertake any prohibited activities set out in V 4.5 – V 4.10; and(e) must have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to their visit without working or accessing public funds. This includes the cost of the return or onward journey, any costs relating to dependants, and the cost of planned activities such as private medical treatment.
Canadian citizen wanting to live & work in the USA?
Okay so I am on a visit to NYC and I have decided I would like to live here. Can someone explain to me how this is possible I do plan on getting a job right away as well as finding an apartment with my boyfriend who is a US citizen. If possible I would like to maintain my citizenship in Canada while living out here. If I get a job can they sponsor me and such? How does that work? Thank you for taking the time to answer this those who do.
How do Indians feel when they go back to live in India after living in US for 5+ years?
Here is a word of advice for all NRI's who are looking to move back to India."If you are looking to move to India because you are bored of your job in the US or feel there are more opportunities here, then DON'T move back"I moved to Gurgaon 6 months back and its been a mix of pleasure and pain :)Its dusty, dirty, noisy, crowded, humid with crappy roads, even more crappier condos etc etc..you get the drift.If you want to live in a condo like you lived in the US, it will cost you atleast a lakh per month :)Most service providers and handymen will not be on time and will even be very blase about it.Shopping for good quality veggies and fruits is a pain.The fine line between a weekday and the weekend usually blurs.Maids and cooks are supposed to be a convenience but they are usually a pain in the neck because you gotta supervise them and keep an eye on them.Options for weekend breaks are very limited.If Google Maps says you will reach a place in 6 hours, it will take anywhere between 10-16hours.Sports facilities are pretty limited and the ones that are available are pretty expensive.The gyms here are crappy and are usually in the basement of some house nearby. There are good ones but usually very far from where you live and the commute is just not worth it.5kms of travel is like 25 miles of travel here.If you have been out of India for more than 3+ years, and have not been here in the last 3 years, you will get THE STICKER SHOCK of your life when you get back.Stuff has become frightfully expensive...some examples include petrol, wine, fine dining, movie tickets etc etc.Basically, everything is available here but at a price. You can almost duplicate your US lifestyle but the cost will be directly similar to what it was in the US. The only difference will be a drop in your salary (And this is if you were living in NYC or SFO. If you are living in Dallas or somewhere in the midwest in a $800/2BR apartment, the fun will be even more)Well, that's the bad part.Now to the good parts even though they may seem a bit vague :)Its home and I feel more 'alive' here.The food somehow tastes better.There is a notional sense of freedom (like zipping on the expressway at midnight without worrying about a cop car on your back)
New zealand or canada?
I see you already have several well thought out answers. I once had visas to immigrate to both New Zealand and Canada. I chose Canada because it had a larger and more vibrant job market. That situation may still be true today, as the Canadian economy has survived almost unscathed (not for the auto workers) from the recent worldwide misadventures. Both countries are "somewhat" socialistic, with superb free or almost free schooling up to and including University. Both have free and universal health care for all (No bills, no payments) both have extremely low crime rates, among the lowest in the world. Both have many immigrants and, speaking for Canada, no anti immigrant feelings. - How can you when you enter you company's lunchroom and there are 10 - 20 nationalities represented? Being that you come from the US, you may feel more at home, quicker in Canada. Much entertainment is the same and you can, if you so wish pay for access to all American TV channels. Canadians drives on the same side of the road and buy about the same cars as Americans, albeit more of the smaller models. The material (monetary) standard of living in Canada is about the same as in the US. But - and this is a big but - The United Nations' Quality of life index, the same index that put USA at the bottom, puts both New Zealand and Canada near the top. Worth your consideration. Both have very strict immigration laws. It will take from 18 months to 4 years to immigrate to Canada, irregardless of which country you come from. Start here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp New Zealand also has a very strict immigration control system. Start here: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/
My boyfriend wants to move to the united states from england this may.?
Can he just get a travel visa and come here then while he is here apply for a different visa? or do u have to go back to your own country to apply or renew a visa? or do you have any other suggestions as to how he can live here, he also would like to get a job and finish college. please help. thanks
Can i buy a car in canada as a visitor on a tourist visa?
There is nothing legally preventing you from buying a car in Canada. However, certain practical things will just make it a hassle. First, you need to find one. That can take several days or weeks to source a used car, even from a dealership. Second, you need to pay for it. No person or dealership is going to accept a check from a non-citizen. That means either withdrawing large amounts of cash or opening a Canadian bank and getting a certified check or bank draft as payment. Third, you need to get the vehicle registered. It is possible for non-residents to register a vehicle. Forth, you need insurance. Quebec insurance (SAAQ) is only available to residents, which means you need some type of UK, private, travel, or credit card insurance -- most likely in the UK -- which covers you while driving. Note that most types of insurance such as credit cards only cover rentals. Fifth, you presumably have to return the vehicle to Canada in order to sell it. Especially on something as unusual as a campervan, it could take a while to find, negotiate, and purchase the vehicle -- and to find a buyer, negotiate, and sell it later.