The Greener Side - Your Immigration Guide

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If you've always wanted to be a digital nomad, this classic episode teaches you how you could become a freelancer in Spain through its autonomo visa. Spain's autonomo visa: Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores information Interviewee links: Irene Falco on Facebook | Where the F Am I Heading? Podcast Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to migrate and work in Switzerland? This episode will guide you through Switzerland's residence permit B, which allows you to work in the country. We will also give you job-seeking tips and insight into Swiss culture. Episode guide: (00:00) Opening credits (00:16) Arlo Lagmay on Switzerland's residence permit B: what it is, processes, and job-seeking tips (22:13) Switzerland's way of life, work culture, people, and societal issues (41:35) Why Switzerland is Arlo's greener side Switzerland Immigration: Swiss Secretariat for Immigration information on entry, residence and working in Switzerland Interviewee link: Typitalks with Arlo Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you thought about being an English teacher in Japan? It's within your reach, as becoming an instructor in the country is not as difficult as you might expect. In this episode, we talk about how you could migrate and work in Japan as a teacher! Episode guide: (00:00) Opening credits (00:16) Keinne Ross Tripoli on Japan's instructor visa: what it is, requirements, processes, and listener questions (20:52) Life in Progress Ad (21:15) Japan's culture and society - is it for you? (45:06) Is Japan our interviewee's greener side? Japan's instructor visa links: Japan Visa website | Embassy of Japan in the Philippines - General Information on Visas | Rarejob - Teach English online Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is a compulsory document when moving overseas from the Philippines for work. Without it, you cannot depart the country - but fret not, as this episode guides you on the phases and processes involved in securing your OEC. Episode guide: (00:00) Ad - Podmachine (00:16) We introduce our interviewee, JC, who guides us through the OEC process (03:30) OEC Phase 1: objectives, required documents, costs and tips (20:25) Ad - Trying Hard with Lyqa Maravilla (20:50) OEC Phase 2: objectives, required documents, costs and tips (41:26) Four pieces of advice from JC Interviewee links: POEA Balik Manggagawa (OEC) page | Step-by-step guide on processing your OEC | Facebook Group - How to Process POEA-OEC for Direct-Hires? Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealand is opening its borders on July 4 2022, and along with it is introducing a new visa! Learn all about the Accredited Employer Work Visa and how you could apply for a job under this visa. Episode guide: (00:00) Ad - Podmachine (01:12) All about Anne Apostol-Armada and her New Zealand journey (09:20) New Zealand border updates (12:25) New Zealand's Accredited Employer Work Visa - what it is, requirements, and processes (24:00) Ad - It's An Adult Thing (24:50) New Zealand's culture and what it has to offer for its residents (39:30) Where to find Anne Interviewee links: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Work in New Zealand links: Accredited Employer Work Visa | NZ skill shortage list | Seek.co.nz Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to work in the Netherlands? This episode is for you as we talk about how you could qualify as a highly skilled migrant in NL! Episode guide: (00:00) Ad - Podmachine (01:12) Netherlands' Highly Skilled Migrant work permit - processes, requirements, timeline, and challenges when applying from the Philippines. (18:29) Tips on how you could stand out as an applicant when applying for Netherlands (or elsewhere!) (25:30) Ad - Get Hired podcast (25:59) Netherlands' work culture and way of life (38:31) The struggles of settling in to another country (45:56) Where to contact interviewee Ricky Araneta Interviewee links: Facebook | LinkedIn Working in Netherlands info: IND - Highly Skilled Migrant | MVV Visa (temporary stay visa) | Information on highly skilled migrants' 30% tax ruling | Occupations in demand Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to move overseas with your family? Today's interviewees tell us how they moved to Thailand under the country's Non-Immigrant B and O visas. Episode guide: (00:00) - All about Thailand's Non-Immigrant B and O visas: processes, requirements, timelines (30:20) - What are the financial advantages of working in Thailand? We also talk about the country's family culture. Interviewee links: Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Thailand Non-Immigrant Visas info: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) - Non-Immigrant B | MFA - Non-Immigrant O Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you looking to study or live in Netherlands? Your goal is within reach - and this episode helps you get one step closer. Episode guide: (00:00) - All about Netherlands' student visa: processes, requirements, timelines (34:10) - Netherlands' family and work culture, your benefits as a resident, and common misconceptions Resources: Interviewee links: Instagram | LinkedIn Netherlands' Student Visa info: Immigration and Naturalisation Service - Study options for Netherlands | NUFFIC Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you thinking of working in Italy? This episode gives you the details on its Flussi visa and if life in the country is "la dolce vita" for OFWs. (1:13) We introduce Erwin Noscal, who moved to Italy under a Flussi visa last 2012. (04:25) Italy's Flussi visa: requirements, processes, timelines and tips (18:30) Living in Italy: What life is like for OFWs and the greater population of foreign workers, and for LGBTIQ+ communities. We talk about the struggles of OFWs and for those who don't speak Italian. (41:30) Erwin's bombshell answer to our final question! Resources: Interviewee links: EAN A Roma YouTube | Instagram Italy's Flussi Visa: European Commission website on Italy's Flussi visa | ItalianVisa.it Flussi visa information Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Working in France offers benefits that go beyond our expectations. Find out how you could work in the country with this episode! Episode guide: Resources: Interviewee links - Instagram | LinkedIn France's work visas and other resources - Republique Francaise - Work permit information | iTalki | Alliance Francaise Manila | Alliance Francaise Cebu Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to live and work in Germany? We discuss the country's regular work visa and its culture with Berlin-based Karen Banzon. Episode guide: Resources: OEC processes - Requirements for Evaluation of Direct Hire Application | OFW Support Group - OEC Processing for Direct Hires Germany's work visas - Work Permit vs Blue Card | Federal Government website - types of work visas for qualified professionals Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're a Filipino aged 18-30, you may be eligible to apply for New Zealand's working holiday visa this March 31. With this visa, you will be able to travel and work in New Zealand! Find out how you could apply and what documents you'll need for this visa in this special episode! Important links: Application page - New Zealand Working Holiday Visa for Filipinos | Other New Zealand visas Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to live and work in the United Kingdom? News flash: it's not hard to get a work visa! Find out how you could work in the UK in this episode. Episode guide: • Start - 27:00 - UK's work visa: application process, documents required, processing times, and in-demand jobs. We also give you job interview tips that will land you a job in the country: • 27:00 - 47:30 - We talk about the UK's love for tea, its people and their accents, and the work culture. The country is known for being polite - what are the pros and cons of politeness? • 47:30 - end - Is the grass greener in the UK? The answer isn't what you expect... Resources: Gov UK website - Skilled Worker Visa: shortage occupations | Types of work visas Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hong Kong is one of the easier places to move to for work. Take the first step by listening to this episode about its work visa! Episode guide: • Start - 25:30 - Hong Kong's work visa: application process, documents required, and how long processing times take. Also, do you need to learn Cantonese to find a job in Hong Kong? What are the region's in-demand skills? • 25:30 - 45:30 - We talk about Hong Kong's way of life, its people, and its work culture vs. Philippines' and Singapore's. We also talk about Hong Kong's protest era, its Covid response, and how these impact the region's jobs and businesses. • 45:30 - end - Is the grass greener in Hong Kong? Resources: GovHK Immigration Services | HK Immigration Dept - General info on employment for overseas workers Interviewee links: Banana Q Podcast on Spotify | Banana Q on Instagram Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Papua New Guinea is not a country that's commonly on our radar. Those who do move to work there, though, receive job benefits unlike any other! Find out more about PNG in this episode. Episode guide: • Start - 12:50 - Papua New Guinea's work visas: required documents, estimated timelines, and post-COVID updates. • 12:50 - 31:30 - The perks of working in Papua New Guinea - free meals, free housing, free house help, and more! We also talk about PNG's culture and people, and security and safety issues. • 31:30 - End - Is the grass greener in Papua New Guinea? Resources: PNG embassy in Manila contact information | PNG work visas information Interviewee links: Instagram | Linkedin Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don't have to break the bank to study in France's state universities! Find out how you could apply for this country's student visa with the help of our Paris-based interviewee, Leni Morales. Episode guide: • 00:00 - 19:30 - France's student visas: required documents, estimated timelines, and post-COVID updates. For the resources mentioned, check out the links below. • 19:30 - 46:30 - France's culture. We talk about stereotypes, the academe and the workplace, and the wonders of the French language. • 46:30 - end - is the grass greener in France? Resources: French Embassy - Philippines | VFS Global | France-visas.gouv.fr | Erasmus Mundus Association Philippines | Alumni France Philippines | Alliance Francaise - Manila | Alliance Francaise - Cebu Interviewee links: Leni on the Road - Instagram | Leni on the Road - Blog Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to move abroad, but don't have enough money yet to cover visa application fees, flights, and the like? This episode is for you. The 80 Percent's Fitz Villafuerte shares tips and tricks on how you could save money for your immigration plans. What are some of the fastest ways to get an additional income? What is an investment account, and when and where should you open one? Is cryptocurrency a viable option to grow your money? Interviewee links: The 80 Percent Podcast | Ready To Be Rich by Fitz Villafuerte The Greener Side Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email Have a question, or want to show us some love? Leave us a voice message! | Buy Me A Coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to live the American dream? Begin the journey here as we talk about the United States of America's H-1B and EB-2 visas and learn a bit about its culture! Our interviewee is PT Meal host and physical therapist Johann dela Paz. Episode guide: * 00:00 - 05:40: Our USA-based interviewee tells us about his H-1B visa application, and how he instead moved to the US as a green card holder * 05:40 - 27:30: We discuss the following: > H1B visa - What is an H-1B visa? We talk about who is eligible to apply for this visa, the application process, its lottery system, and important dates and documents. > EB2 visa (green card) - What is an EB-2? We discuss its differences to an H-1B visa and how you could apply for a green card. > Tips on how you could land a job in the USA * 28:00 - 43:00: What is the OFW experience like in the States? We talk about various facets of living in the USA. * 43:00 - end: Is the grass greener in the United States of America? Interviewee links: PT Meal Podcast | USCIS - H-1B visas | USCIS - EB-2 visas The Greener Side Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email | Buy Me A Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is South Korea your dream destination, or a country that you would like to live and work in? Look no further as we dive deep into South Korea's D-8 work visa and the many facets of its culture. Let's find out if Hanguk is your land of promise! Episode guide: * 00:00 - 03:30: We introduce Seoul-based interviewee Edrian Dy and learn about how he moved to SoKor * 03:30 - 18:00: SoKor D-8 visa: what is it and who is eligible for it? We talk about the process of applying and the documents needed for this visa, application timelines, and changes that have been implemented since COVID-19. Also, what industries could non-Korean speakers get into? * 18:00 - 46:30: All about South Korea's society and culture. We talk about the country's language and cuisine (for one, is samgyeopsal as commonplace in Korea as we think?), and also dive deep into its work culture and societal issues. Hanguk is a largely homogenous society - how does this impact foreign workers? * 46:30 - end: Is the grass greener in SoKor? Interviewee links: Korean Embassy in the Philippines - Visas and Requirements | Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines The Greener Side Podcast links: Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Email | Buy Me A Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.