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Last Updated on January 23, 2023 by AIFS Abroad Warning: This post may contain satire. 😉 Today let’s talk about something different – why you shouldn’t study abroad. I mean, I’m sure you’ll have tons of other opportunities to live abroad and gain a deeper understanding of another culture – right? You may want to avoid studying abroad at all costs if… 1. You don’t want your resume to get noticed. Most college students don’t study abroad. If your resume says something like you spent a semester studying abroad in New Zealand, it’s probably going to get a second glance…
How do you choose money transfer services when you have to send money abroad? Upfront charges, exchange rates and the time for the completion of the transfer are the most important features to consider when you make your choice. It’s easier to send money to the United States or Australia. But how about sending money from Romania from the US, Australia or Canada? What transfer methods do we use at Time Doctor? We have a remote team with people in 19 different countries around the world. The two transfer methods we use the most are: Wise, formerly TransferWise – is…
Recent graduates of West Hartford’s Hall High School are back at work for the summer, washing and detailing cars throughout area. Will O’Connell (left) and Mauricio Vega-Estades work on the dashboard of a Jeep Renegade. Each has their specific tasks. Photo credit: Ronni Newton By Ronni Newton There’s washing your car, but then there’s the way WeHa WasHes washes your car. Hundreds of cars in West Hartford and the surrounding are have been made as clean as when they left the dealership – maybe cleaner – after getting the full detailing experience from the team of young entrepreneurs who are…
Egypt is a popular tourist destination and numerous people are interested in sending international monetary transfers to the country. If you have a business in Egypt, you already know the best prices, the quickest services and the most reliable methods for sending money to Egypt. In both instances, you have to carefully choose money transfer services because some of them come with high charges and hidden fees. What transfer methods do we use at Time Doctor? We have a remote team with people in 19 different countries around the world. The two transfer methods we use the most are: Payoneer…
Last Updated on June 20, 2023 by AIFS Abroad With hundreds of programs in dozens of countries, AIFS Abroad offers a large range of global programs for university students from all backgrounds and interests. What you might not know is that among the hundreds of choices, there are some super unique hidden gems that you may not have heard about before. Here are our team’s favorite hidden gem study programs for Summer 2023. 1. Sustainable Cities London, England; Stockholm, Sweden; Copenhagen, Denmark | May 26 – June 12, 2023 Explore three cities’ approaches to navigating environmental sustainability and meet leading…
So you want to send money to the Philippines, what’s the best option to choose? Some of the most well known options have very high fees. For example the fees to send money using PayPal can be as high as 8%! At Time Doctor we have a lot of customers that use our software for tracking time for their workers that are working in the Philippines. We have over 2,500 people working in the Philippines (mostly working from home) using our software. They need a way to get paid and so we created this article to help our customers find…
Thomas Cook (India) Limited, is a leading travel, tour, and forex services provider company, is capitalizing on the booming overseas education segment by launching the innovative Study Buddy Card in partnership with Mastercard and Visa. With a significant YoY increase of over 162% in the overseas education segment for FY23, Thomas Cook aims to expand its market share and cater to the specific needs of students studying abroad. The Study Buddy Card offers a range of powerful benefits, including free international student identity card, global SIM card, zero mark-up on transactions, and comprehensive fraud protection insurance, among others. Thomas Cook…
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for initial and renewal applications for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) in compelling circumstances. This new guidance aims to provide clarity on the existing regulatory requirements and outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants seeking employment authorization under compelling circumstances. Eligibility Requirements for Initial EAD Based on Compelling Circumstances To be eligible for an initial EAD based on compelling circumstances, applicants must meet the following criteria: Principal Beneficiary of an Approved Form I-140: The principal applicant must be the principal beneficiary of an approved Form I-140, Immigrant…
Last Updated on January 26, 2023 by AIFS Abroad Ready to kick your resume up a notch? Consider an internship abroad in Lisbon, Portugal! Here you’ll find professional growth opportunities galore paired with breathtaking views from Lisbon’s famous hills. Let’s talk about 5 of the many reasons why you’ll love being an intern in Lisbon: 1. You’ll be interning in a thriving city. Don’t be fooled by its age – this city is not stuck in the past. Despite being one of the oldest cities in the world, Lisbon has a lot of modern perks. Recently, tech industry giants like…
The European country of Poland offers great opportunities for business development and if you already work with locals, you know that making international fund transfers is an essential. Chances are that you use a money transfer service or a bank to send money to Poland, but there are more options that you can choose among. The following tables include information about the most popular money transfer services and their charges if you send money from the US, Australia, Canada and Western Europe to Poland. If you want to keep charges down to a minimum and avoid hidden conversion costs, use…