Tag: permit

Save time & money when obtaining a film permit

Filmmakers who want to depict the distinctive landscapes and cultures of this vibrant region may find that shooting in the UAE is a fascinating opportunity. However, getting film licences in the UAE can be a difficult and time-consuming process. We’ll discuss several time & money-saving...

Portugal D7 visa residence permit appointment (post-Covid)

I was originally given an appointment back in November 2019, but because the consulate had informed me that SEF did not provide me with an appointment, I missed it. Fortunately, so long as you make an appointment prior to the expiration date on your visa, your stay in Portugal is legally extended...

How Long It Really Takes to Get a Building Permit in San Francisco — and Why

It’s a simple project,” says John McDowell, a permit expediter who helps would-be builders untangle San Francisco’s legendary red tape. His current clients, who own an early 20th-century, mixed-use building on Market Street, want to replace wood windows with more durable materials ...

Don’t Leave Just Yet: What to Do if You’ve Been Laid Off on a Closed Work Permit

With growing economic pressures causing global tech companies to initiate mass layoffs, thousands of workers in Canada are now newly job-less and out looking for a new employer. However, for Canadian temporary foreign workers with a closed work permit, this process comes with a few extra steps. C...

Step by step guide to applying for a bridging open work permit (BOWP) from within Canada

I found this process unnecessarily frustrating, so here is a complete guide to applying for a BOWP. I applied for PR through Express Entry in the Canadian Experience Class while on a two year International Experience Canada open work permit, so this guide takes the route that follows on from that...