migpics
Mexican citizen
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Lives in Drammen
Registration: 01 October 2010
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Moving to Norway by StephanieR
Hello to all! My family and I currently live in Southern California. I am American and my husband is Norwegian/Japanese, from Norway. His family is in Norway (Oslo & Oppdal areas). We want to raise our children in a more wholesome place where ...
So the education system is the same in Oslo as it is out in the sticks? That concerns me and I'm more inclined to get my kids into a private school. Read More
Housing mortgage for foreigners in Norway by Abder84
Dear expats I am currently preparing to move to Norway as I have accepted a job offer in Bergen in the oilfield services business. So all my paper work i.e. work visa and entry clearance has been granted. I have read lot of threads and gone ...
I can confirm JamineJasmine's post. I recently came from the states and went to a bank and showed them my paycheck stubs with my employer contract and based on my salary they gave me a loan and we're currently looking for a house now. 3 times your ... Read More
Moving to Norway by StephanieR
Hello to all! My family and I currently live in Southern California. I am American and my husband is Norwegian/Japanese, from Norway. His family is in Norway (Oslo & Oppdal areas). We want to raise our children in a more wholesome place where ...
Hey ANDM, I agree with you on the crime rates, the definitions are different and I do believe violent crime is significantly lower in Norway but I do not have any statistics to back it upp. Winter is a great season if you like snow sports and ... Read More
Moving to Norway by StephanieR
Hello to all! My family and I currently live in Southern California. I am American and my husband is Norwegian/Japanese, from Norway. His family is in Norway (Oslo & Oppdal areas). We want to raise our children in a more wholesome place where ...
Hi Stephanie. If crime rate is a main concern then moving to Oslo probably won't be the best ... Read More
From the US to Norway (lengthy post!) by static
Hello everyone, I'd posted here some time ago seeking helpful information on moving to Norway from the US. Its been a while since my post, and I am nearing a time when I would like to start the processes of getting my residency. Heres a few details ...
Hi Static (Soon to be dynamic). What drives me nuts about posts and responses is people often speak in generalities and don't give you specific details for what you need to do. So here's the best information I can give you from my experience. 1. ... Read More
Skilled Worker Tax Discount by migpics
I am looking for information regarding a supposed tax discount that one would receive as a skilled worker for the first two years living in Norway. Does anyone have any information on that? I'm really looking for specifics here, what it's called in ...
Thanks for the tip but my problem is that I am married to a Norwegian and may not qualify for it. I have two children and my wife works so I don't know which deduction is better to take, the standard or itemized deduction. And then how do I go ... Read More
Skilled Worker Tax Discount by migpics
I am looking for information regarding a supposed tax discount that one would receive as a skilled worker for the first two years living in Norway. Does anyone have any information on that? I'm really looking for specifics here, what it's called in ...
I'm posting a reply to my own question. A link to the information regarding limited tax liability for foreign workers is ... Read More
Skilled Worker Tax Discount
I am looking for information regarding a supposed tax discount that one would receive as a skilled worker for the first two years living in Norway. Does anyone have any information on that? I'm really looking for specifics here, what it's called in ... Read More