Sunday, June 21, 2009

My friend just bought a Playstation 3 in the U.S. for his nephew in Austria (Europe)

My friend just bought a Playstation 3 in the U.S. for his nephew in Austria (Europe). ?
He wants to know if this Playstation will work in Austria? Will the PS 3 games that he rents in Austria work on his American PS 3? Will it play Austria blu-ray disks? Should I ship this Playstation 3 to him, or should I return it to the store?
PlayStation - 2 Answers
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well i remember with my ps2 my bro bought me a game in england and it didnt work so im guessing it wont but u should research it more not sure i would pry just get him one from austria
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There are different types of electric current(Austria has more watt in their electricity), but the playstation 3 is like a laptop, it can manage different currents. It will be able to play austrian games, because games have no zoning law on them, but it probably won't be able to play the blue ray dvds, most dvds have zoning law on them(means you can only watch them from dvd players and systems from their own country). So basically, all the games should work, but the blue ray disks probably will not(they will if the disks are from usa).

Sunday, June 14, 2009

I really want to work in Switzerland or Austria when I finish college in 3 years

I really want to work in Switzerland or Austria when I finish college in 3 years.?
Now my question is: What is the best way to approach such a goal? Major in Finance. I live in Ohio. Born in Europe/Bosnia. I really want to work in one of the two mentioned countries. I forgot to mention. Would it be a better move if I had someone in one of the two countries bring me over somehow?
Other - Europe - 3 Answers
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It is extremely difficult to get a work visa to work in a foreign country. you must have a job skill that is needed there...and often must have a job offer and documentation of enough income to support yourself. You need to start your research by going to the websiteds of the embassies ofSwitzerland and Austria to read their requirements for getting a work visa. the first website below gives contact info for the Embassy of Switzerland. They do not give work visa info on the website...you have to call or email them with your questions. The 2nd wesite gives info on a residence permit for Austria, and you can also click on "contact' at the top of the page to get their phone number. the next 2 websites are info on working in Switzerland. good luck in your research.
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I do have a friend in Geneva, Switzerland. She works for a bank. but what she did was she went into a big bank in the USA then, she applied for a transfer to the bank in Switzerland with the same company. Its easier when the Company backs you up with your Working Visa applications. Nonetheless, learn German or French before you go, its a plus.
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There is an agreement for the exchange of young professionals between the United States and Switzerland. Under this agreement it is easy to get a limited work permit if you find a job or an internship. Contact the Swiss consulate for details about the agreement. Btw: To find a job it is recommendable to speak one of Switzerland's national languages.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

I am a US citizen in the process of marrying a EU member in Austria. We want to live and work in france

I am a US citizen in the process of marrying a EU member in Austria. We want to live and work in france?
Am I able to get a work permit to France if we marry in Austria? Is it better for us to get married in France instead? I know that I am able to live there, but I would like to also work. To clarify my partner is Austrian.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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I can't read enoug French to verify this, but my understanding is that the details vary but the basic rules are the same in every EU country. If you are the spouse of an EU national the EU national can move to any EU nation and reside and work there, complying with registration formalities after the first 90 days. The spouse of an EU national has the right to accompany their spouse, reside, and work in that nation as well. A non EEA/EU national spouse may be subject to different registration formalities but it is my understanding that they too are allowed to work. It would be good to confirm this with a French consulate.
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This is something you would need to discuss with the Austrian and French embassy-they can clarify the current rules for you.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Are belgium/luxembourg/switzerlnd/austria good places to retire/work in

Are belgium/luxembourg/switzerlnd/austria good places to retire/work in?
Im currently a resident in Florida, and im planning to get at least a bachelors in applied mathematics. I know those countries are really nice, so should i work here and then retire there, or would it be ok if i moved there to wrok after i get my diploma?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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Sorry but you can not just move there nor are you allowed to work there (assuming that you are a US citizen).
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You can not just move to another country and work. However if you have enough finance to support yourself without working then most countries will allow you to retire there. I would suggest that you visit the countries first to see if the life style and culture would suit you. 00