I'm Kuwaiti to start with, and I think that u r exaggerating or being bias. We respect everybody who is honest and hard worker, and you know that Medication is almost free in Kuwait, unless you want to go to private hospital.\nIn addition, I am very sure that you are treated, and paid in KUWAIT better than your country.\nYour case isn't true for every body; I know a lot of people who can easily transfer their visas after 2 years of work. This is the normal  situation , but you accepted the 5 years term.Gov. Can't interfere in contracts thats mutually accepted by its parties. \nYou work for private entity, and not for the government.\nYou knew in the first place, that you are going to work with your sponsor, and he has the position and invested money to hire you, so you have to honor your obligation and stay for the period that you've chosen. You can't run at any time someone offer you $100 more.\nNo body forced you to accept these terms in the first place.\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=Ak_RjJb5lm80B8alDmlThiIjzKIX?qid=1006033117014
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listen dude, Kuwait has the strongest curency in the world, it may be a bit hard for u to accept, but if it wasn't for that reason and becoz 1 KD makes a lot for most of poor people who come to kuwait for work, I can dare and say that maybe most of the ppl here would be leaving it. I lived most of my life here. mad dad even spent his whole life here, and what did he gain after 50 Years being here ? he's a 70 years old man and he has to run here and there and see 10 ppl to renew his residency every year or let's say for maximum period of 2 years ! \n-\nI love this country even more than my homeland and in fact this is my homeland now. but what if I goto the Police-Station if I had a problem with a kuwaity person ? Would they treat me as a normal human being and equal with any other human being in this country? sorry , but hell no !\n- \neven kuwaities themselves, if two kuwaity kicked each other's ass, in the police station they'll look for their roots as some families are above other families and if so on...\n-\nIf u read local newspapers, there wont be a week without seeing 3-4 cases of an indenosian or srilankan servents commiting suicide, and the Ironic reason they use as clishes to explain it is " an indenosian maid killed herself becoz of her husband's bike flat wheel back home in indonesia!!!!" \n- \nI love my country Kuwait and I wish all the best for it, but these human situations better be solved. coz it's giving a very bad and wrong image of this place worldwide.\n\nPeace :)
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I  can't believe some of the info being passed here!  The first responder was correct that it is called "command sponsorship."  The term means a dependent is recognized by the overseas command, with full overseas benefits and post/base allowances.  To gain command-sponsorship, the active duty spouse must agree to serve an additional year "after" you become his dependent.  This law was enacted as sort of a pay back for recognizing and "sponsoring" you.  This also allows you full benefits and entitlements, such as government-paid travel for you, to your husband's next duty station (without command-sponsorship, you'll have to pay for your own travel when leaving Germany).  Once you are comand-sponsored other entitlements such as ration cards, housing allowance, and cost of living allowances are paid at the "with dependent rate;" usually much more than the single rate (if there is one).  Also, things such as eligibility to live on-base are established.  I know the AF processes command-sponsorships routinely, and the process takes very little time to approve (the army shouldn't be too different).  Remember, all privileges and allowances begin once the application is approved.  I would recommend anyone marrying overseas apply for command-sponsorship (provided there is an "accompanied-by-dependents" tour length at that location).  You don't say which specific branch of service, but the sponsor is the only person that can make application for command-sponsorship.  He will need to approach his unit orderly room/admin folks to initiate the process.  Remeber one thing though, regardless of whether you obtain command-sponsorship, you are entitled to medical care through the military.\nIt's not uncommon for med folks, or others, to try and turn you away, but US law allows you medical care based solely on being married to a member of the active duty forces. Even without a ration card, NATO stamp in passport or orther credentials to obtain access to the base, you can ask for an escort if necessary to allow you access to the hospital or clinic ---provided you are in possession of your dependent military identification card.  \n\nIn the end though, comand-sponsorship is in you and your husband's best interests.  Technically, you can't enter any BX or commissary, or other MWR facility.  You can't use the post office and if you purchase anything on base, you are technically responsible to pay the german taxes!  Believe me, the process of applying is very routine, and if you're at a major military  installation, it is a routine process with approval almost all but guaranteed.  While I was overseas, I would estimate several hundred folks (command-wide) applied for sponsorship each year.\n\np.s.  all entitlements apply equally, regardless of branch of service.  Some variations ultimately occur or bad information is used when people in charge of facilities, etc. lack correct knowledge or understanding of entitlements. If someone casually tells your sponsor it's not possible to apply, he's in the wrong place.  He should start at his unit, and then wind up in personnel to submit the proper paperwork.\n\nGood luck
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The most important factor to me is what they expect out of their employees.  I work to live; I refuse to live to work.  I could be making a lot more money than I am right now if I had taken that job as an office manager for a law firm, but they informed me that I would be working at least 50 hours a week and would have to work some Saturdays.  In addition, the maximum amount of vacation time they gave was three weeks, plus six days of sick leave per year.  I could give more details, but suffice it to say that their attitude was they own you once you start working for them.  So I took a job with U.S. Customs and Border Protection that pays quite a bit less, but I only work 40 hours a week, I get four weeks paid vacation (going up to 5 next year), I earn 13 days of sick time per year, they give me three weeks of military leave so I can do my Reserve time...it's just better for me because I have time to spend with my family instead of having to live, breathe, eat and sleep work.
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it reallsy depends on the policy of the hospital..\n\nthe med coverge you mentioned is insurance right?\nif the med claim consist of worldwide coverage, then no reasons why the hospital do not accept.. did he talked to the insurance company?? get the company to expediate the process then and discuss with the insurance ..what about travel insurance??\notherwise, talk to the embassy or consulate...see if they can do a negotiation.. \nis the illness occurs due to or during work.. the company should be helping him. did he talk to company management.?? why was him in Nigeria??if he was sent there by a UK or US company.. why don't he contact the head office or something??
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I feel your pain...I retired to Canada (partially for that reason) a number of years ago and was quite pleased with the health care......a family doctor in Canada is very versatile and can treat a number of ailments including minor outpatient surgery in his/her office...other side of the coin..if you have to go into a hospital, more often than not, unless it is a life or death emergency, you will face a lengthy (several months) wait....now, there IS more to the story....I was able to do this, because at the time, I was married to a Canadian citizen...after a minimum of paper work I was granted health care priviledges...what you would have to do as a non-Canadian citizen to be granted residence in Canada, I'm not sure.........and of course, in this world there is no free lunch, income taxes were considerably higher; and there is/was a modest monthly cost for health care premiums....this was in 1998....if there have been changes since that time, I am not aware of them...........also, I mentioned that was only one of the reasons I moved to Canada...I was living in Victoria, Vancouver Island and it's one of the most beautiful places on earth..the Canadians are great people...ALSO, the U.S. dollar was was about 30 to 40% higher than the Canadian $.....not so now; and it's dropping....so, you've much to consider......good luck!!
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international meds need to be picked carefully. the u.s. government, no doubt wants to make their money, but at the same time they want to keep you safe. not to mention the fact that a lot of the drugs on the market today  are only there to counteract the side affects of the drugs that you are already taking. if you are comfortable taking foreign drugs, then i believe you should be able to. at the same time though, do you really need these drugs?
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after full med work up to ensure youre not over taxed and that all systems are functioning. you can have your dr rx you something\ntoo lil ot go on but sounds like youre overworked, stressed.  (mental exhaustion)
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Ramesh you would not like this piece of advice i am sure...but why to you wanna go to abroad when you are not payed well...i feel you should stay whereever you are and try to work for your country rather than working for some foreign country...hope you like this advice...cheers!!!
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When you come here, you should have enough funds to support yourself and your family.\n\nUnfortunately many, many people is abusing this "emergency" Social Assistance and that's why so many people is angry about this.\n\nWhen you get your visa, you and your husband will be able to work in a restaurant or store they are always hiring. Keep this job until you get familiar and keep applying to the work you'd love to have. Be improving your income by getting a better job each time, sometimes you/or your husband will have to have 2 jobs to be able to settle down. \n\nGet a cheap rent apartment, if you have family or friends they can start looking for you. The same goes for a car, get an older car that is dependable.\n\nPLEASE DON'T USE WELFARE, because it is for poor people. If you can work, you can be a Millionaire in this Country and you will be ashamed you were on welfare when you didn't need it.
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My answer is very simple.....\n\nWill the do-gooders in this country take a leaf out of decent people's book and go away politely.\n\nI am tried of criminals being paid compensation for things they were jailed for, whereas myself was stabbed by a drugged up prat who then stabbed with a syringe leaving on tender hooks for the next 10-12 weeks whilst tests are carried out..\n\nI can't get compensation, I can't get help to pay my medication, I couldn't even get a sick note of my doctor and now 4 weeks later, I am still suffering with the nightmares, sleeplessness and worry whether I have got HIV and Hep B.
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Depending on your age, you could claim illness of you or family member.  Or disability, (I got out of a couple of jobs claiming disability).  I never got a job that demanded a contract, though.  Or, you might claim another job back home.  One that pays better and is in a better enviroment.  But, I think I'd claim illness in the family.  Most people are pretty sympathetic to that, I think.
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Sounds like your company dropped the ball.  Talk to your employer, and let them know that you cannot continue to work for them unless your husband is here.  Maybe they can hire him also and sponsor him for a H1b visa, too.
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OK listen. i had to track down a friends visa for them.and  this is what i did. i e mailed the embassy that was dealing with the applications. giving them all the details with the application number etc. address. home address. every thing. and within 48 hours i had an e mail back from the embassy telling me how the application was going. but i must admit. normally when you apply for a visa you normaly get a date and a time to go back for a answer to weather the application has been accepted. so if i were you id track it all down. and find out whats happening. e mailing is the quickest way. good luck.
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Sounds to me like the Green Card is the focus. If you have a sponsor the Green Card is the fastest. Not sure about how long it takes. I know they get nurses and au pairs over here in less than a year. Your sponsor will have to prove you have a job. The American Consulate in your country will attach the work visa in your passport when all the paperwork is complete.
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You will need to be sponsored by a prospective employer.  However, you will also need to educate yourself on the rules so that you understand the process.  I have attached two links which are a start.\n\nI recall reading an article a few months ago that employment visas are increasingly hard to come by, especially in the IT field.  If you haven't already, you might want to search out a forum where you can ask questions, as well as finding out who the amenable employers are.\n\nBeware that a lot of IT jobs, even the skilled ones, are being outsourced to Asia now.  You will want to make sure that the salary you are offered is sufficient to fund your lifestyle in the USA.  Remember, such things as healthcare cost much more than the UK, even with insurance.  The cost of dental care here is a sick joke in my opinion so if you do get a visa, make sure you visit the dentist before you move!  I'm not joking with this.  I didn't do that five years ago when I emigrated and now I'm paying for it, big time.\n\nBear in mind that costs of living are vastly different across the USA (more marked than in the UK).  You might earn $50-60,000 (more depending on your experience and education) in the Research Triangle area of central North Carolina.  That will give you a nice enough standard of living.  However, that salary in California's Silicon Valley would keep you in poverty.  Sorry if I'm teaching you how to suck eggs, but thought I'd throw in the extra info anyway.  When I moved here, the stuff I've mentioned came as a bit of a shock, even though I thought I was prepared for it.\n\nGood luck in your search.
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do relize that people come over here & work then claim benefits for wife & kids in another country & its bloody legal,\ndo you know that if you come out of armed forces after 8 month you get nothing  no job seekers  nothing
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I spent like 3 months in grmany for doing an internship , i was feeling the same thing that you may be feeling . Kind of Lonely/depressed/confused.Discombobulated is the word if i may say. Actually this decision is for you to make.Are there other people from your country there ? Do you really like them ? do some introspection.Remember ,your mental health is more important than economic well being. Because ,if you do not ,things may go out of hand too.For me , I just cut short my trip & came back.