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J1 visa entry to the USA a few years ago, receiving H1B visa in the USA. Can one get the H1B visa stamp on the passport within the USA?
A friend of mine had a J1 visa entry to the USA a few years ago.
This friend now receives an H1B visa in the USA, after J1 gots expired.
This friend does not want to go back to the home country A ...
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What happens if I try to enter russia 1 hour before my visa is valid
Entering Russia is difficult these days, and the bus schedules are uncertain too, as is the queue to St Petersburg from Helsinki - which is my route.
If I'm fortunate and there are no queues, I might ...
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How to get an old boarding pass or some certificate?
My company is asking me to provide the boarding pass for reimbursement purposes. However I used the boarding pass via app and did not printed it out. I've found websites mentioning that it is not ...
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What does the muezzin call from a minaret outside of prayer time? [migrated]
I am currently in Indonesia/Java and the muezzin/minaret/mosque calls go on for much longer than what I've experienced before. I've been to a couple of Muslim countries and they've done the calls 5 ...
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Can a UK citizen residing in UK sponsor a Schengen visa?
I recently successfully sponsored a UK long term visitor visa for my partner, who is a Cuban citizen residing in Cuba. We plan for him to make several 3-4 month visits to the UK during the validity ...
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Does Indians needs transit visa for less than 12 hours stopover in Saudi Arabia?
I am an Indian citizen and I will fly to Italy via Saudi Arabia. I have connecting flights in Saudi Arabia of two different airlines. I will carry only hand bag, no check-in bag.
From this website, I ...
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I need to rent a car in England [closed]
Is there a one-stop shop for car hire in England? I will need a taxi in Manchester soon, I don't really like the local prices.
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Is there a way for a visiting family of four to get into an Oktoberfest tent in the late afternoon?
I'll be visiting Munich during Oktoberfest this year, albeit mostly by happy coincidence: we had already made plans to visit family nearby in Austria, and we realized only afterwards that we're flying ...
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Is there a website to find the real prices of car ferries?
Ferry companies communicate trip prices very low. For example, the crossing from Amsterdam to Newcastle is communicated as € 56, and the cost to cross the channel from Calais to Dover is €30. In ...
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As an Italian living in Switzerland, do I have to take special precautions to go to the US?
I am an Italian citizen who has been living in Switzerland for a couple of years.
I have an Italian and therefore European passport, but my health care is Swiss.
Do I have to take special precautions ...
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Wrong vehicle is registered
I've been driving a Hyundai Accent through DCL since I purchased it in 2013 until I forgot to reapply for the Sentri program in 2021. But I'm confused now that I see a Crown Victoria that I haven't ...
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What ticket options for the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route are available in 2023?
I am wanting to travel the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route this year. In previous years a slightly discounted international tourist pass for the whole route called the "Tateyama Kurobe Option Ticket&...
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Seeing ticket allocation before paying on Nightjet
I am booking for a family of 5 to travel on a NightJet service Amsterdam-Munich. There are limited options available (no couchettes and no option to book whole compartment). I am happy to book the 3-...
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Can you buy the same ticket at a lower price if you buy it from another country?
I heard that buying a ticket from a different country (like using a VPN to access the website from another country's IP) may change the price. Is it true? Any specific Airline or example that I can ...
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Why does my Deutsche Bahn ticket have a different number and time?
I have looked at my ICE DB ticket and the train number and time is different to the one available on the website for seat reservations. Is this because they didn’t run that train? The destination is ...
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Must NZ citizens enter NZ with their NZ passports?
Suppose someone is a dual citizen, with two passports: NZ and somewhere else.
Must this person enter NZ on their NZ passport?
(This is the case for US passport holders - when entering to the US - to ...
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With an 8 hour layover in Changi, can I do a free tour?
I’m an Indian citizen with a US visa traveling from US to Singapore on United Airlines, and after 8 hours have another flight on Air Asia to Thailand. I’m wondering if I can do free tours from Changi ...
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Outward journey embarkment point for Hong Kong entry permit
I'm an Indian national planning to travel to Hong Kong in coming May. I'm eligible for pre-arrival registration (PAR) before travelling an so need not apply for a visa. After staying there for a week, ...
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can i take advantage of first class perks if the first leg of my flight is economy class whilst the second leg is first?
I purchased an American Airlines ticket that has me doing a layover at airport B. The first leg of the trip (going from airport A to airport B) is economy and the second leg (going from airport B to ...
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How to transfer between 2 international flights on IAH within 2 hours as ESTA holder
I have a ticket from AKL (Auckland - New Zealand) to PRG (Prague - Czech Republic). It is a single ticket, with two transfers, first transfer is IAH (George Bush International - Houston, Texas) 2 ...
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passport valid less that 6 months [closed]
I am flying to Colombia and my passport will expire in 4 months. It says that it should be valid for at least 6 months and they the check mig doesn't let me do the online application because of that. ...
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Can a UK PSW visa holder do odd jobs? [migrated]
I wanted to know if someone completes his studies in UK and applies for Post study work visa and gets it.
If he searches for work relevant to his degree but he cant find or is in the process of ...
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Are there European-style spas in Bangkok?
My partner and I love to visit spas and hot springs when we're in Europe. She enjoys getting massages, while I prefer to relax by reading a book or just soaking in the water. We're planning a trip to ...
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Do the regular passenger lines exist along the Bergen - Tromso - Kirkenes coastline?
I plan to see the northern coastline of Norway (Bergen-Tromso-Kirkenes). My goal is to find the way to move along the coastline, not being restricted to the town where I land. I cannot rent a car, how ...
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Does the ferry terminal for Okinawa in Kagoshima have free Wi-Fi? Does it have access to power outlets?
The ferry from Kagoshima at the south of mainland Japan to Okinawa leaves at around 5.30pm to 6.00pm which is a good number of hours after the checkout time of most accommodation.
I know from ...
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Can we get out of transit airport after immigration is complete at the port of entry airport?
I am traveling from USA to Ahmedabad via Mumbai. I have a layover of 6 hrs in Mumbai. Can I go out of airport after my immigration is done in Mumbai?
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Connecting Outbound International Flight
I have a flight connecting from my local airport to JFK where I will change from Delta to Virgin Atlantic. These were booked on different PNRs since there was a deal on the JFK to LHR flight. I've ...
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I-94 exit record? [duplicate]
Does the exit get recorded in your I-94 history? I don't see it on my most recent I-94 on the online portal, I just see Date of entry, Admitted until date but nothing about departure date.
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German Bahn "Sparpreis": can I use a local train (S-Bahn) instead of ICE?
I'm going by train to Frankfurt airport. Everything is regional trains except for the last leg from Frankfurt Main Station to the airport. This last leg can be done on a local train (S-Bahn, RE) or on ...
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Submitting fingerprints for Schengen visa: determine whether 5 years have passed?
I've had several Schengen visas pre-COVID. On one occasion I have been fingerprinted during visa application, but I do not remember exactly which visa was this. Now I'm going to apply for a new ...
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Navigating Daejeon, Korea as an English-speaker
I am considering a attending a scientific conference in Daejeon, South Korea but I only speak English. I would like some insight on how difficult the city is to navigate for a speaker of English-only.
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Canadian visiting Japan
I’m a Canadian citizen and I want to visit my girlfriend in Japan. Is Japanese immigration strict compared to the US? I also wonder if my reason for visiting (to visit my girlfriend) would be a ...
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Do I need to own assets to prove to Canada immigration officer I will leave?
Is it a must that I own assets, to convince the Canada immigration officer that I will leave at the end of my visit to Canada?
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I was deported from Saudi Arabia, Can I get the F1 visa approval to study in the USA?
I got the I-20 for a few universities in the USA and I need to fill out the DS-160 form to schedule the visa interview at US consulate or embassy.
My question is can I get the F1 visa approval based ...
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Do BA have bassinet seats in Premium Economy?
Surprisingly hard to find the answer to this on their site pre-booking.
We're looking at taking a flight from London to SF and are considering premium economy — are bassinet seats available in that ...
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Cross country skiing around Sjusjoen in mid-late April - possible?
Wanting to go hut-to-hut in Norway - I'm thinking around Sjusjoen probably best for my first time, ideally just after the half term in April, so about 12-19th.
But I read officially the skiing there ...
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Europe: procedure when rental car breaks down far from its base
I'm considering renting a car in France for a longish road trip, including crossing into other countries. I was wondering what is the usual way that things work if the car breaks down (either ...
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A seat in the end of the upper deck or in front of the lower deck?
What are the pros and cons of the following two options for picking a seat on a Qatar Airways Airbus A380:
In front of the lower deck
In the back of the upper deck
Lower deck map
Upper deck map
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Italian student visa, withdrawing from classes
I am a US citizens currently living in Italy under a student visa for language courses. I do not enjoy the classes very much and want to withdraw. I have been in Italy for almost three months and ...
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Is it possible to get good value with last-minute flights at the airport? [duplicate]
Oftentimes young people have great flexibility, but are on a small budget. Is it a viable scenario to save on flight costs by going to the airport and acquiring seats that have not been booked?
It ...
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Germany: Freelance visa and traveling in Schengen
I found this very comprehensive guide about freelance visa in Germany:
https://allaboutberlin.com/guides/how-to-get-a-german-freelance-visa
Does anyone of you know if I can travel Schengen with that ...
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UKVI agreed to reconsider but after 3 months refused again. Now what [duplicate]
Please see attached my letter for refusal after UKVI agreed to reconsider my application. They've now com up with different refusal reasons from their first refusal.
I hope someone can help and advice ...
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US stay of 90 days - return after 40 days both under ESTA
I traveled to the US from Germany and spent 90 days there to visit my girlfriend. I’ve been out of the country and in Germany for 40 days now and I have plans of returning for another week or two. How ...
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USA ESTA - Changed my address but point of contact can’t be changed and now differs?
I thought I was staying in a hotel and applied for an ESTA based on that. The hotel was both my ‘point of contact’ and my address where I would be staying in the US. The ESTA was approved.
My hotel ...
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Can I bring prepackaged food into the Netherlands?
I’m going on a trip to the Netherlands and I’m wondering if I’m able to bring prepackaged food. All guidelines seem to be about fresh fruit, dairy, and meat. Specifically, I’m wondering about crackers,...
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US Visa with ACRO Record Deletion
Consider someone (UK Citizen) who had been arrested but had No Further Action taken by the CPS (i.e. arrested and not charged with an offence) then successfully applied for the record to be deleted ...
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Checking in Medical Equipment for Free
I’m traveling domestically to Fairbanks, AK. I travel with Lymphedema medical equipment for my disability. I know I can take this equipment on the plane for free. Because the bag is large in size, ...
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Will a valid, non-expired US Visa work on a cancelled passport?
I have a valid non-expired B1/B2 US visa on a cancelled passport.
I had to cancel the old passport because my last name was abbreviated as "T".
It is abbreviated in the US visa as well.
I ...
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Is JR Pass 7 days worth it for this itinerary of ours?
We (my wife and I) are planning to go to Japan for 14 days in May 2023, however we are struggling to decide whether it is cheaper to buy 7 days JR Pass (covers all Japan area) or to not buy the JR ...
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Why announcements are dublicated in 2 languages? [duplicate]
Why flight attendants dublicate safety instructions and welcome message in both local language and in English on domestic flight?
They don't do so when ask which food you like.
Is there some kind of ...
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