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How do I find an immigration lawyer/solicitor to help with my UK Visa application?

How do I find an immigration lawyer/solicitor to help with my UK Visa application?

8/18/2020 10:33:33 PM Gayot Fow’s answer recommends hiring solicitors. But I surprised nobody mentioned hiring a PUBLIC or DIRECT ACCESS barrister! Unlike USA, England and Wales’ "legal profession is split into two distinct branches: solicitors and barristers. While these roles overlap to an extent, they represent two very different qualification paths for aspiring lawyers." Here’s […]

How to select the perfect travel hat

How to select the perfect travel hat

6/23/2015 8:07:36 PM (A few years late, but) My favourite travelling hats are these squashy hats that roll up into a supplied bag, with a sprung coil around the edge, made of suede, leather, kangaroo or canvas, by Barmah of Australia. I think this UK distributor has a better website than the manufacturer. Prices are […]

Airplane Seat Recline Measurement… in units of length inches?

3/15/2017 5:45:28 PM The recline in inches is the distance the head-rest moves towards the back of the plane. In mathematical terms, it’s the height of the seat-back in inches times the difference between the cosine of the original seat angle and the cosine of the final seat angle. For example if seat is 30″ […]

How do Hostels work in Europe?

5/31/2012 9:47:51 AM IME many hostels will accept people who aren’t members of a hosteling organisation, but they might sometimes charge you more. Some hostels will let you join the organisation when you turn up, though it might be cheaper in your home country. How are road charges collected in France? 5/30/2012 10:08:22 PM Firstly, […]

At what point in a US airport have I been "admitted" to the US?

2/20/2017 6:39:34 PM Your rights have absolutely nothing to do with your physical location at any given moment. They are conferred on you due to your status (citizen, alien, etc. etc.). People usually confuse this but that is only because your STATUS is not CONFIRMED (and therefore, you do not witness the accompanying expected treatment […]

How are road charges collected in France?

5/30/2012 2:21:35 PM You will usually pay as you exit a big city and enter another one. That is the main idea. You can calculate exactly how much it will cost on the French Motorway Company website (I picked up the english version for you): http://www.autoroutes.fr/index.htm?lang=en, before getting on the road. Is it ok to […]

What luggage features prevent theft?

2/23/2017 10:33:29 AM A hard-sided case more secure than soft cases? In hostel? Seriously? They are literally screaming ‘steal me, I have something valuable within’! The features that will make your luggage less likely to be even considered to be stolen are: cheap weared off dirty stinky full with crap A cheap rucksack, with some […]

Is it ok to bring a pen onto an international airplane (US to Pol)?

5/27/2012 6:40:46 AM I guess while pens in theory could be used to cause pain, as could some types of shoes or household keys, and they’re allowed. I assure you, you’ll have zero problem taking an ordinary ballpoint or ink pen (or pencil) on a flight – unless you have some weird pen in the […]

How to get to and from the Vilnius airport to old town in the early morning

7/15/2018 5:42:47 AM There are really four ways to get to the airport: by public transport (bus #1, #3G), shuttle bus from the Bus Station, express railway coach from the Railway Station, and by taxi. The distance between the airport and city centre is short (~7 km), so in theory you should get there pretty […]

Will I face problems if staying 91 days in the US visa-free?

2/8/2017 3:42:59 PM Other options: Leave the country and re-enter at some point. You may have to go further than Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean to satisfy the VWP requirements, but if you can get cheap flight to South America it might be worth spending some time there. Depending on the flight times, baggage and […]

Is it a bad idea to travel to the USA when I have been to China with the same passport?

6/1/2017 3:24:42 PM You do not need a new passport. China is the third biggest trade partner of the USA next to Canada and the European Union. China is the country which sends the 7th largest number of tourists to the USA. The Chinese even have visa with 10 year validity specifically for Americans. Despite […]

Must-see places in Goa?

Must-see places in Goa?

1/29/2014 3:16:56 PM There are 22 beaches in Goa. The major ones that you must visit are: North Goa – Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, Vagator (In a single stretch, you can walk from the first beach to the last), Dona Paula South Goa – Colva, Majorda, Palolem, Cavelossim Following are some of the most popular hotels […]

How to buy U.S. national park pass

5/1/2015 1:54:48 PM I traveled from Austin Texas to San Francisco and paid entrance to a half dozen national parks and a couple national moniments on the way. When I got to Joshua Tree, I off handedly said it was too bad that I didnt just buy the pass because I had been to so […]

From Here to Timbuktu – how do I get there?

5/15/2012 11:35:32 PM First, your picture shows the Great Mosque of Djenne, which is not in Timbuktu but in the city of Djenne, also in Mali but a good 500 km away. At any rate, pretty much the only sensible route for access to Timbuktu is to fly from Vancouver to Paris (seasonal direct flights […]

Am I allowed to carry medicine, canned food and money into New Zealand?

1/2/2017 7:56:57 AM Answer is from official New Zealand Customs for person arriving in New Zealand and you are supposed to declare (Cash, Food and Medicine) in passenger arrival card upon arrival. 1 Agriculture Item And Food The following classes of goods must be declared to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI): Food of any […]

How long can one drive using an Indian Driving License in California?

5/15/2012 12:01:28 PM It depends on if you are a visitor or if you are a Californian resident. Visitors are allowed to use their foreign driver’s licence without limitation. If you become a resident of California, you must obtain a Californa driver’s license within 10 days. Source: California DMV Changing planes at Frankfurt Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Strange flight pattern – right now BA0213

Strange flight pattern – right now BA0213

12/16/2016 2:12:27 PM If it helps, FlightAware has something a little less “irregular” (turbulence perhaps?): German couple (60,55) want to rent a car in Florida – Is an IDP required and are there maximum age restrictions? 12/17/2016 9:36:54 AM Don’t rely on flight trackers, especially over the Atlantic, as they often have glitches which do […]

German couple (60,55) want to rent a car in Florida – Is an IDP required and are there maximum age restrictions?

12/12/2016 7:42:44 AM Speaking as a citizen of Florida, the are three answers. Yes you can drive with just your German licence provided it is valid. If you license has any restrictions on age or medical needs (like glasses) you have to comply with those. But, as a general rule, if you can drive in […]

Changing planes at Frankfurt

5/15/2012 11:18:04 AM When you buy two separate tickets, if you miss your connection the airline won’t help you. As far as they’re concerned, your first flight coming in late is like your car breaking down on the way to the airport – unfortunate, but nothing to do with them. When you buy connecting tickets, […]

Pros and Cons of a tent on the ground and its alternatives in Namibia

5/8/2012 5:40:44 PM I would not sleep on the back of your car. You seem to have a single cab. Then the back should be long enough to sleep on. However, the back will become quite dusty. You will be mainly driving on pads, and dispersed dust will lay down on the back. In your […]

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