PMUSA
American expat in the Bahamas
Forum posts
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About me
American
Lives in Freeport
Speaks English
Registration: 15 January 2013
Question to western expats.
It all depends on where you are from. In the USA you can exampt up to a certian income when working abroad if you are gone for a certian number of days. You need to check the laws for where you are. Read More
Toys by stressedmom
First let me thank all of you for your help. This move with my girls is overwhelming right now. Is it true that I can't bring in my girl's stuffed animals. I understand not bringing all of them in, but having to tell my 4 year old she can't bring ...
Well thats good to know, maybe I can keep at least one of my hobbies. Now did we get OT. Read More
Toys by stressedmom
First let me thank all of you for your help. This move with my girls is overwhelming right now. Is it true that I can't bring in my girl's stuffed animals. I understand not bringing all of them in, but having to tell my 4 year old she can't bring ...
Fresh, so that mean I can bring my guns? Maybe just a few? lol Read More
Health Insurance cost
Can anyone tell me an approx. cost for good health insurance for a single male. If I work out a deal I have to buy my own. Thanks Read More
Scuba Diving by johnkuriakose
Anybody interested in doing a dive in Jubail this friday?
Is there any place to cave dive in saudi? Read More
help about ( I-134 form ) by abdelkrim_ben
hello everyone, I'm from Algeria and have a bachelor degree in management anyways , I have been selected in the green card lottery and I'm facing a real problem because at the embassy they asked me to bring them I-134 form but I dont have someone ...
Filing an Affidavit of Support Form I-134 is generally used to sponsor a visiting foreign national to enter the United States. In addition, the sponsor has to provide evidence that the applicant will not become a public charge while temporarily ... Read More
Assistance to relocate
Profile says your a teacher, Try eslcafe.com Read More
Tawuniya Insurance Claim by technofreak93
I have had full insurance (al-shamel...i think) on my car since i bought it in 2009 from GM . Street kids in my area have scratched the car with what looks knifes and blades and the scratches go deep into the paint coat and are all over the car . I ...
Maybe you can call the police and report the vandlism and they will come out. Maybe worth a try. Read More
Additonal cost to work on a Business Visa? by PMUSA
I've received more information about a position in Riyadh that I am being considered for. The plan would be to bring me on a six month business visa. This would basically be a probation period for the position. At some point during this time, if ...
If you are a US passport holder, then you will most likely receive a 5 year business visa with a duration of stay of 6 months. So no need to exit the country every 30 days.I am from the US. I am still working on how everything will work, but I have ... Read More
Salary Range for Sr. Construction Manager
bump No construction folks out there with some input? Read More
Additonal cost to work on a Business Visa? by PMUSA
I've received more information about a position in Riyadh that I am being considered for. The plan would be to bring me on a six month business visa. This would basically be a probation period for the position. At some point during this time, if ...
Well in a nutshell sounds like it more of an inconvience then any excessive cost, maybe alittle, but managable. Anyone know what a decent extended stay hotel goes for. When I look up hotels they only give daily rates that are somewhat prohibitive ... Read More
Additonal cost to work on a Business Visa? by PMUSA
I've received more information about a position in Riyadh that I am being considered for. The plan would be to bring me on a six month business visa. This would basically be a probation period for the position. At some point during this time, if ...
Thanks for the info. I would only be renting a car maybe on a weekend if I wanted to get out of town and check out the area. How does everyone handle money/get paid/cash checks while waiting for a Iqama. Read More
Additonal cost to work on a Business Visa? by PMUSA
I've received more information about a position in Riyadh that I am being considered for. The plan would be to bring me on a six month business visa. This would basically be a probation period for the position. At some point during this time, if ...
I know they say I will have to leave the country every 30 days while on the business visa. They are not a Saudi company but they are a good size international company with offices in Riyadh and they do management consulting for the various Saudi ... Read More
Additonal cost to work on a Business Visa?
I've received more information about a position in Riyadh that I am being considered for. The plan would be to bring me on a six month business visa. This would basically be a probation period for the position. At some point during this time, if ... Read More
URGENT!Please HELP me answering those issues before accepting an offer by Citoyen-du-monde-1
Dear Expats, I am currently based in Paris. I was offered a week ago a posiition to join the office based in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) as a technical pre sales manager. Today, I got the call from the local manager of the Saudi office. We talked for ...
Quick question on the a comment above. The 3x what you are currently making, should that be your base, plus housing, travel, insurance, etc. or all inclusive. Thanks Read More
LIfe style in DQ
Ok thanks, sounds like in a nutsheel the rules are the same as in the city, you just MAY get away with more. Read More
LIfe style in DQ
Well I have been fishing, but the have not had alot of luck. Maybe the fish in Saudi are differant than in Florida. On one hand I see were you can do things just like in a Western Compound. To quote you Alli "absolutly correct" then I find comments ... Read More
LIfe style in DQ
What is it like to live in the DQ. Is it similar in restrictions as in the city or is it more like a western compound? Thanks Read More
Iqama Status
Is there an English version of this site. I want to check the status of an employer but this link is all in Aribic and I don't see a tab for english. Any help would be apprciated. Read More
Compounds in or around Jazan by Pieterc001
Good day everyone I have recieved a excellent position in Jazan to work on the new refinary and the economic city. My question is what coumpounds are in the area and what is the average cost for living in such a compound. Best regards to all
Hi I was asking a similar question a few weeks ago. I was in discussions for a PM position in Jizen and from what I learned it does not seem like there are any componds. Maybe someone will have more information but I it seems to be very remote. The ... Read More
Bone Setter by ....
Hi ppl, anybody knows about bone setter ( JARRA ) in / around riyadh? Cheers
I was wondering if bone setter was someones screen name he was looking for, or maybe a Chiropractor. Read More
Furniture packages - 2 bed/2 bath condo by Sija
Hi, We are in the process of buying a 2 bed/2 bath condo in Florida (close to Universal) and are currently investigating what furniture packages are available, or where to go to find furnitire which is both functional and reasonable priced - we ...
There is a company in the US called ROOMS TO GO, that sell packages a resonalbe prices( and price is relitive. It is decent furniture, not high end but not junk and the have tons of styles to choose from. Read More
moving to florida by turi598ef
Hi every one Nice to meet you all My name is john, Me and my good wife with our two children aged 8 and 14 are looking to relocate to Florida, having spent a few holidays and visit, we feel dr Philips would be suitable considering schools ...
John You may not be looking anymore by now, but here is some information that might be helpful. I am a S.R. Construction Manager from the Tampa Florida area. Bottom line is work in Florida is very bad for PM's. I have over 27 year in commercial ... Read More
Salary Range for Sr. Construction Manager
Hi I am trying to get get a feel for what the salary range would be for a U.S. Cit. as Sr. Construction Manager, 27 yrs exp. B.S. degree in Building Construction. Extensive exp. in a wide range of Commercial projects including hospitality, retail, ... Read More
Plans for weekend.... by Ayesh_
well hi everyone, I just wanted to know what are your plans for the weekend? if any of you who has strong groups or communities and have planned something new for this weekend, please do let me know as well coz I am getting mad about this ...
I just looked up Hashing, was not what I was thinking,lol. Sounds like the car rallys we do in the various sports car clubs in the US, only on foot. Read More
Where do people stay when they first get here?
Allie, I would take that as an offer but from reading all your post on the forum I will not go there.LOL That is a good idea if it comes to needing a place. Sandy thanks for the info, I am thinking it will be all taken care of but I like to be ... Read More
Where do people stay when they first get here?
I have been looking through the forum and it seems a good number of people arrive without a permenant place. I know some companies provide housing so you have a place to move into when you get here, but what about everyone else? If you have say a ... Read More
Importing a Car
Hi I was wondering what the current rules are for importing a car. If I move there I was thinking about bringing one of my Jags. I have a mid 80's XJ6 that is a little tired but certinly servicable for a few years. I have six cars at home and only ... Read More
Hello I guess an introduction is in order.
Hello I am an American. I currently live in Florida in the Tampa Bay area. I am in discussions with a construction management firm to come work in Riyadh as a project manager on a number of medical facilities in the city. I have a Construction ... Read More
Info on Third Akaria Center & accomodations in the area.
Hello I posted earlier for information about living in Jizan and it appears things may have changed. The project management consulting company that was recruiting me for a large general contractor has now said that they would like me to come and ... Read More
Const. PM considering relocation.
Hello, I'm new to the forum. I am currently under consideration for a position in Jizan. I am a construction project manager and would be working on a large medical facility. I am in the preliminary stages of discussion about the job. I am trying ... Read More