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John *********
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Giovanni **********
I'll probably be criticised for this, but getting a Non O based on retirement makes you totally independent. That's of course if you meet the requirements.
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@Robert *****
the Visa is done online why are you messing around with calling them. Do your application you will soon see what's required
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@Daniel ******
Yes however it begs the question is it the best place for such questions? And I think you are smart enough to work that out for yourself. I will give you an example. People send deposits for condo rental and get scammed. Or Wonder why their electricity bill is so high. Only after do they start to research . Looking at reviews or official sites are way more beneficial than Facebook. Where people give wrong information and argue.
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@Kenneth *****
And you laugh like a clown 🤡 so how is that helping anyone?
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@Kenneth *****
And you are a fool for not understanding the majority of scams can be avoided by research. I did help I gave you the best advice you are ever going to get yet you choose to ignore it .
Giovanni **********
How can this question still be asked? And before you all get wobbly over my comment, this is about a bigger problem . People not doing any research of their own, and being scammed. It is what the Google search engine does best. Take advantage of the wonderful technology you have at your disposal. Read reviews and look at the YouTube videos and ask questions . Knowledge is power.
Giovanni **********
They probably have a friend in the photo shop🤣
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@J *************
I don't think I have ever seen anyone say agents are worthless. They have a place. The point normally made is for people to do it themselves ,it's not that difficult. But to get back to your point I'm not sure how an agent could have prevented this.
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@Steve ******
If they ever get serious about this issue half the expats would be gone.😏