Adam2005
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Saigon
Speaks English
Registration: 09 November 2012
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Does anyone know or have worked at EMG Education in HCM or Hanoi ? by yudirajput
Hi all, I have an interview with EMG Education in few days for English Teacher job. I would like to know if anyone had worked with EMG before or if anyone is still currently working there ? How the working environment is and what to expect in ...
They keep your passport type of comment proves what kind of teachers work there. They only keep for a few days also incorrect. They'll keep any originals for many days without giving you a time, therefore some teachers lose patience. It takes ... Read More
Dangerous theft in my apt room by Adam2005
I want to get expat feedback about a very bad experience. Last month professional thief climbed up the building and entered my room through sliding window at around 3:45am, took away my cellphone, laptop, and handbag while I was sleeping. In my bag ...
Fred, Passport isn't bank card, very unlikely anyone can use it. Once I report lost /stolen I can't use if found. I took 2 weeks time with hope that someone may find it after thrown away by the thieves. Anything you would mention please what ... Read More
Dangerous theft in my apt room by Adam2005
I want to get expat feedback about a very bad experience. Last month professional thief climbed up the building and entered my room through sliding window at around 3:45am, took away my cellphone, laptop, and handbag while I was sleeping. In my bag ...
Colin, Yes ofcourse the doors were locked. I'll get schizophrenic if I have to lock windows for sleeping. In future for renting, one more point to check if the windows are grilled and or if the building is climbable Read More
Dangerous theft in my apt room by Adam2005
I want to get expat feedback about a very bad experience. Last month professional thief climbed up the building and entered my room through sliding window at around 3:45am, took away my cellphone, laptop, and handbag while I was sleeping. In my bag ...
Laurent, hcmc dist-4 beside galaxy 9 Read More
Dangerous theft in my apt room by Adam2005
I want to get expat feedback about a very bad experience. Last month professional thief climbed up the building and entered my room through sliding window at around 3:45am, took away my cellphone, laptop, and handbag while I was sleeping. In my bag ...
Mojo, Cops usually won't do anything when it's an opportunistic theft say an item unattended less than a minute in a bus stop waiting room etc. This is about an organized professional theft perhaps gang. I already got an impression that they ... Read More
Dangerous theft in my apt room
I want to get expat feedback about a very bad experience. Last month professional thief climbed up the building and entered my room through sliding window at around 3:45am, took away my cellphone, laptop, and handbag while I was sleeping. In my bag ... Read More
new WP for employee & WP exemption certificate for the investors by Johnny Le Manh Hung
July 2020 - Issue new Work permit for employee & Work permit exemption certificate for the investor and the representative. --------------------------------------------- *How to be a legal worker in Vietnam? You should get the Vietnam work ...
After making 2-year work permit and trc, if I do not continue same job for 2-year then my sponsor can cancel the wp and trc both? (or wp only?) What obligations will I have with the sponsor? Read More
Work Permit advice wanted by Adam2005
I'm ESL teacher working in hcmc. My work permit expired last month. I'm now working for a new employer on part-time basis, but they won't sponsor work permit for part timers (but I have the necessary documents ready). Any advice from ...
I thought they had to sponsor you if they employ you? If they refuse i would be suspicious if they are genuine and pay taxes..Some ESL centers save by hiring teachers part time and paying cash and not sponsoring. Full time employers are ok. Read More
Work Permit advice wanted by Adam2005
I'm ESL teacher working in hcmc. My work permit expired last month. I'm now working for a new employer on part-time basis, but they won't sponsor work permit for part timers (but I have the necessary documents ready). Any advice from ...
Work Permit advice wanted by Adam2005
I'm ESL teacher working in hcmc. My work permit expired last month. I'm now working for a new employer on part-time basis, but they won't sponsor work permit for part timers (but I have the necessary documents ready). Any advice from ...
Yes 90 days are allowed, that helps good actors. Some ESL centers save by hiring teachers part time and paying cash and not sponsoring. Full time employers are ok. I'm looking for an English center who would sponsor my work permit and also allow ... Read More
new WP for employee & WP exemption certificate for the investors by Johnny Le Manh Hung
July 2020 - Issue new Work permit for employee & Work permit exemption certificate for the investor and the representative. --------------------------------------------- *How to be a legal worker in Vietnam? You should get the Vietnam work ...
I'm ESL teacher working in hcmc. My work permit expired last month. I'm now working for a new employer on part-time basis, but they won't sponsor work permit for part timers (but I have the necessary documents ready). Any advice from ... Read More
Work Permit advice wanted
I'm ESL teacher working in hcmc. My work permit expired last month. I'm now working for a new employer on part-time basis, but they won't sponsor work permit for part timers (but I have the necessary documents ready). Any advice from ... Read More
2020 U.S. ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS for Citizens Living Abroad by OceanBeach92107
The recently authorized $1,200.00 USD ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS can be paid to U.S. citizens living abroad through the direct deposit system. Here is the Internal Revenue Service's info webpage about special circumstances for those living ...
You are correct that direct deposit is immaterial, what's important is your tax and residency status.. but to all: please do not brag on this online everywhere, someone may complaint and later you may suffer claw back. Huge debt being piled up ... Read More
2020 U.S. ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS for Citizens Living Abroad by OceanBeach92107
The recently authorized $1,200.00 USD ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS can be paid to U.S. citizens living abroad through the direct deposit system. Here is the Internal Revenue Service's info webpage about special circumstances for those living ...
Ciambella and Oceanbeach both are partially correct or incorrect both. You may not be physically there but you may be tax resident or deemed resident etc etc too much to elaborate. Right now they will pay en-masse to save time but in your later ... Read More
Policy Update March 17th, 2020 by Johnny Le Manh Hung
"New Policies for Work Permit and Vietnam Visa" WORK PERMIT : _Stop issuing New Work Permit for all nationalities. _Work Permit renewal can only be apply with some conditions: 1) Stay inside VN - No Exiting from Jan 2020 until now. 2) ...
Any change in visa extension rules (or stamping fees) due to covid19 for those foreigners who are inside Vietnam now (Mar 2020)? Read More