Expat Package Compensation
Erin
16 May, 2012 10:11
Work abroad offers the appeal of the exotic, a change in pace, and a cushy compensation package....or at least it did. Unfortunately, the last element is a thing of the past. Rarely do overseas positions offer the financial rewards they once did. That doesn't mean expat employees should be doing any worse once they move overseas.
Different methods of compensation are available to compensate the cost of working abroad. It is up to most expats to understand the different packages offered and what makes the most financial sense for them.
Expat Twitter Round-Up
Erin
14 May, 2012 10:41
Expats are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world
around them from everyday happenings to major international news. We
decided to collect some of the top tweets of the week for expats,
travelers, and those interested in the global pulse.
Expat News
@IWasAnExpatWife
You know you're an expat mom when....
http://wp.me/pYS11-Gc
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Hollande is France's Next President
Erin
07 May, 2012 15:30
Popular opinion won out in the French presidential election. François Hollande won the second round with 51.63 percent to current president, Nicolas Sarkozy's 48.37 percent. All major polling agencies had predicted the results of Hollande winning with 51.5 percent to 53 percent, based on projections made on the vote count at select voting stations around the country. French expats voted in favour of Sarkozy with 53,05% (but it is nearly 1 point less than in the last presidential election in 2007). Around 46 million French voters participated in the vote (19,65% abstention). (More)
Expat Twitter Round-Up
Erin
07 May, 2012 09:45
Expats are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world
around them from everyday happenings to major international news. We
decided to collect some of the top tweets of the week for expats,
travelers, and those interested in the global pulse.
Expat News
@BootsnAll
RTW travel Is Not for Everyone: Consider Expat life As an Alternative http://ow.ly/9LRlj
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The Votes for Expat Brits Campaign
Erin
04 May, 2012 11:28
Currently, UK electoral law removes all voting rights from British expats who have lived outside the UK for more than fifteen years. If British citizens move abroad, they can only vote in general elections and European
Union elections for up to 15 years if they are registered. (However, they cannot vote in UK local elections). The United States, Switzerland, Italy, France and many other developed countries in the world allow indefinite voting rights. (More)
Expat Twitter Round-Up
Erin
30 April, 2012 08:40
Expats are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world
around them from everyday happenings to major international news. We
decided to collect some of the top tweets of the week for expats,
travelers, and those interested in the global pulse.
Expat News
@expatexplorer
When was the last time you visited a local sight? http://bit.ly/HZJDIm
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Obtaining a Visa to Live, Study and Work: Australia
EasyExpat
25 April, 2012 09:21
This is the second in a series of articles concerning visa options. We
cover the different types of visas and how to apply. The other regions in
the series are the United Kingdom, Canada, the
Schengen area, and the United States. Get ready to go abroad!
If you've ever wanted to live or work (legally) in Australia, you've come to the right place. Below you will find information on visa regulations for long-term visitors, students, and individuals moving to Australia to work or to join spouses, partners or other family members. This is the third in a series of five articles: in the coming weeks there will be installments that investigate visa requirements for permanent residents, students, workers and certain other visitors to the United States and the Schengen Area of western Europe. Each article will focus on how to meet the requirements for obtaining a visa and/or work permit for the country or region. (More)
Expat Twitter Round-Up
Erin
23 April, 2012 10:24
Expats are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world
around them from everyday happenings to major international news. We
decided to collect some of the top tweets of the week for expats,
travelers, and those interested in the global pulse.
Expat News
@IamExpat
[IamExpat Archive] The Political Expat: Let’s talk tolerance
http://t.co/T31LhBAA
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In-vitro Twins of American Expat Denied Citizenship
Erin
20 April, 2012 09:06
The issue of citizenship is always a tricky one when living abroad. Countries may offer citizenship through several ways.
- Parents are citizens - If a person has one or both parents who are citizens of a given nation, then the person is generally presumed to be a citizen. This is refereed to by the Latin legal term jus sanguinis meaning "right of blood".
- Born within the nation - Many people are presumed to be citizens of a nation if they were born within the physical geographic territory of the nation. This is refereed to by the Latin legal term jus soli meaning "right of soil".
- Marriage to a citizen - Citizenship can be obtained by marrying a citizen, which is termed jure matrimonii.
- Naturalization - Citizenship can be obtained by immigrating to a nation and fulfilling its requirements for citizenship.
However, there are cases that fall out of these clear cut guidelines. The media is currently following one American mom in Israel, Ellie Lavi, who is finding it difficult to bestow American citizenship to her twins. MSNBC's Today News reported "Born to American mom, in-vitro twins denied citizenship"
"The twin babies of an American woman, born abroad through in-vitro fertilization, are being denied U.S. citizenship because there is no proof that either the egg donor or sperm donor is American. "
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First Round of French Elections
Erin
17 April, 2012 08:13
The first round of French Presidential elections approaches and it's not just the French that are interested. The globe is a buzz with speculations about who will win this vital election. The April 22nd election is between ten qualified candidates (they need to get the support of at least 500 elected politicians) including incumbent president, Nicolas Sarkozy. (More)
