ksfm12
American looking for information about Kuwait
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About me
American
Lives in California
Speaks English
Registration: 24 April 2012
Public transportation in California
Depends on the city you are going to. If you are going to a beach community most people ride their bikes. Ca is nothing like a New York where it is commuter friendly. Most people in CA drive. We are not big on cabs, trains or buses. Although they ... Read More
Teacher from California---HELP NEEDED (or Canada) by ksfm12
Well it seems I am in quite a bind. In an effort for California to be a "green" State, or to save a tree, they no longer mail out hard copies of teaching credentials (as of 2008). They only offer electronic or online copies that can be ...
I don't know about anyone else but this process has been quite a headache without much support or guidance. Can't wait for it to be over! Read More
Cell phone questions by crittle73
Here in the US, I use an iPhone 4S and would like to continue to use it. I was thinking I might downgrade my phone associated with my US number. Then I could unlock my iPhone to use over in Kuwait. Has anyone taken an unlocked phone with them? ...
How do you get ipones unlocked? Can I use the ipone 4 there? Read More
Teacher from California---HELP NEEDED (or Canada) by ksfm12
Well it seems I am in quite a bind. In an effort for California to be a "green" State, or to save a tree, they no longer mail out hard copies of teaching credentials (as of 2008). They only offer electronic or online copies that can be ...
Ok, so i got it figured out!! Did you guys notarized and authenticate your teaching credential? I'm getting mixed answers on this. Read More
Teacher from California---HELP NEEDED (or Canada) by ksfm12
Well it seems I am in quite a bind. In an effort for California to be a "green" State, or to save a tree, they no longer mail out hard copies of teaching credentials (as of 2008). They only offer electronic or online copies that can be ...
Thanks MArquis, This whole process has been annoying to say the least. Read More
Teacher from California---HELP NEEDED (or Canada) by ksfm12
Well it seems I am in quite a bind. In an effort for California to be a "green" State, or to save a tree, they no longer mail out hard copies of teaching credentials (as of 2008). They only offer electronic or online copies that can be ...
eeekkk I am not comfortable with that, I have to get it notarized by my government.... I don't want to perjure myself But it is sad that they are so behind on the times. I mean whats wrong with doing electronic things- its more efficient and more ... Read More
Teacher from California---HELP NEEDED (or Canada) by ksfm12
Well it seems I am in quite a bind. In an effort for California to be a "green" State, or to save a tree, they no longer mail out hard copies of teaching credentials (as of 2008). They only offer electronic or online copies that can be ...
Yes, but the ministry does not think its suitable. They want a pretty diploma. Read More
Teacher from California---HELP NEEDED (or Canada)
Well it seems I am in quite a bind. In an effort for California to be a "green" State, or to save a tree, they no longer mail out hard copies of teaching credentials (as of 2008). They only offer electronic or online copies that can be ... Read More
so confused... about issuance of workvisa and police clearance by ksfm12
So I am reading and hearing two different things. I am reading from the Kuwaiti Embassy website that the police clearance have to be done after the issuance of a work permit but when I call the embassy they tell me that police clearances can be ...
Ok because I have a letter saying I am cleared for travel and free of contagious diseases but he doesn't list the specific diseases I was tested for. I also will attach the actual blood test... Hopefully it works... I wish the embassy stated ... Read More
so confused... about issuance of workvisa and police clearance by ksfm12
So I am reading and hearing two different things. I am reading from the Kuwaiti Embassy website that the police clearance have to be done after the issuance of a work permit but when I call the embassy they tell me that police clearances can be ...
What do you mean??? The dr needs to write on the medical clearance the test were negative as well? Just submitting the test results are not sufficient? Read More
Wasta by Kayvictoria
Hi again guys n girls! I keep hearing we need a wasta to speed up driving license procedure.... In around 2weeks I will have the civil ID and so want to drive ASAP. Any advice on where/how to get a wasta!?
I don't think wasta is a tangible thing. It is more of an idea that a person has more pull/ or has more power because they belong to a certain family or have money. Read More
Any Lady Bookworms in Kuwait? Book Club for Women? by Viva Liban
Hello all, I have been looking for book clubs in Kuwait and came to the conclusion that it may be best to ask if anyone wanted to start a book club with me. We'd pick a book and in a month's time, we'd have it read so that we could meet up at a ...
Sounds good!! I would love to join too!!! Just finished the intriguing 50 Shades series.... I doubt a book like that would be in Kuwait..hehe Read More
so confused... about issuance of workvisa and police clearance by ksfm12
So I am reading and hearing two different things. I am reading from the Kuwaiti Embassy website that the police clearance have to be done after the issuance of a work permit but when I call the embassy they tell me that police clearances can be ...
Has anyone actually received there work visa with a police clearance issued BEFORE the work permit date, but not older than 3 months old? Read More
so confused... about issuance of workvisa and police clearance by ksfm12
So I am reading and hearing two different things. I am reading from the Kuwaiti Embassy website that the police clearance have to be done after the issuance of a work permit but when I call the embassy they tell me that police clearances can be ...
Yeah I live in the Los Angeles area..... Read More
so confused... about issuance of workvisa and police clearance by ksfm12
So I am reading and hearing two different things. I am reading from the Kuwaiti Embassy website that the police clearance have to be done after the issuance of a work permit but when I call the embassy they tell me that police clearances can be ...
True but then you have to get authenticated by your state and then by DC which add months to the process Read More
so confused... about issuance of workvisa and police clearance
So I am reading and hearing two different things. I am reading from the Kuwaiti Embassy website that the police clearance have to be done after the issuance of a work permit but when I call the embassy they tell me that police clearances can be ... Read More
Important tips for new comers by sajjadahmed_70
important message for new comers in Kuwait Hi all new birds who have migrated from their homeland to this oil rich state for improving their life style and earning a handsome amount of money. Kuwait is a country like a kind mother who holds not ...
Legacy, Yep, it is me! I am definitely a fan!! The rating scale on degrees of difficult is different here, ours goes 1-12 but so I am unsure what 1-4 mean. I will have to just try it out! This is very pleasing news! Read More
Buying a fan
I've read that they have a store called Landmark, which is like a like a walmart or target ( if your familiar with US stores) Read More
Important tips for new comers by sajjadahmed_70
important message for new comers in Kuwait Hi all new birds who have migrated from their homeland to this oil rich state for improving their life style and earning a handsome amount of money. Kuwait is a country like a kind mother who holds not ...
Oh and another thing, can I hug and hold hands with my husband in public???? Read More
Important tips for new comers by sajjadahmed_70
important message for new comers in Kuwait Hi all new birds who have migrated from their homeland to this oil rich state for improving their life style and earning a handsome amount of money. Kuwait is a country like a kind mother who holds not ...
Thanks for the damage control legacy! Read More
Important tips for new comers by sajjadahmed_70
important message for new comers in Kuwait Hi all new birds who have migrated from their homeland to this oil rich state for improving their life style and earning a handsome amount of money. Kuwait is a country like a kind mother who holds not ...
I will also be arriving late in the month of Ramadan. I have the same questions as Ime. I will be traveling 18+ hours and I know at the end of it I will be exhausted and probably thirsty and hungry. Will I be able to sneak drinks and bite at the ... Read More
Be carefull while charging mobile phones and driving by sajjadahmed_70
hi guys I would like to bring your attention to an important matter which has become a part of our daily life. A great revolution has been witnessed in recent years in mobile industry and prices of cell phones vary from highest to the lowest range. ...
Satcomguy, I had the same question! Like seriously Read More
You've Got Mail! Understand Kuwait's Mail System by legacy
Hello boys & Girls, me again :P I've noticed quite a few people have been asking about shipping items into Kuwait etc. teachers supplies and other knick-knacks and what nots. first rule off the bat that some people may not know is; Kuwait is not ...
Thanks, Lecacy, for clearing some stuff up. Does everything still apply when it is mailed to a military base? Read More
shipping and taxing
I plan on shipping some of teaching resources over for me to use, will I receive a tax bill for this? Read More
Moved to Kuwait, Got taxed ? by maxandsen
Has anyone heard of personal items being taxed? We had our household items shipped to Kuwait in February and have received an invoice for 500KD for tax!!! We have moved to US, Canada and Denmark and have never been taxed on personal household items. ...
I plan on shipping some of teaching resources over for me to use, will I receive a tax bill for this? Read More
Police Clearance for Work Visa by ksfm12
Hello All, I live in the United States and am going to Kuwait to teach. I have been doing some research on my own about obtaining my work visa and getting all my documents in order. While on the Kuwaiti Consulate website under work visa ...
I called the consulate because I wanted to save time and did not want to search through the blog for my answers(sorry guys). So i thought what better than to go to the source. I was told on the phone, that for US citizens only the State background ... Read More
Police Clearance for Work Visa
Hello All, I live in the United States and am going to Kuwait to teach. I have been doing some research on my own about obtaining my work visa and getting all my documents in order. While on the Kuwaiti Consulate website under work visa ... Read More
American Creativity Academy by Sunshine82
Hi everyone! Does anyone know anything about the American Creativity Academy? Has/does anyone work there? I would like to get as much information as possible. Thanks for your help!
I am working on getting all my documents in order so I can join my husband out there... He just landed last weekend. Read More
American Creativity Academy by Sunshine82
Hi everyone! Does anyone know anything about the American Creativity Academy? Has/does anyone work there? I would like to get as much information as possible. Thanks for your help!
Hi, I have been offered a job there! I will be starting next school year, on the girls campus Read More