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There's no such right and even if there was, it would lead to perverse situations such as Britain getting to claim Calais which is closer to London than Paris (94 miles versus 147!).
A British claim to Calais even has some historical precedent, doesn't it?
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Who can say it's even the truth though. Do you have a reference? For sure she would have filed complaint or something. It's super convenient no one has questioned you on this...
I understand doubt, you don't know me. But I'm not sure what you want? She's now an officer in my son's startup.
"...(the only access to the islands) is to have a pre-arranged job contract with a company that has signed a form of bond taking responsibility for you" That sounds like all British immigration rules. My employer had to apply for my visa and had to pay all my healthcare contributions for a year up front before I could move for a job in London. If I lose my job I have a few weeks to find a new employer (who will have…
I was surprised because unless I went to the immigration office to prove to them that I either had 'enough' (never really defined) money to support myself, or had a permanent employment contract - I would not have any state coverage for anything (health etc). The UK would of course not support my health care in a different country on a permanent basis. This was within the EU, so free movement and that - so I was indeed surprised, that other countries did something similar within the EU.
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I’m from in the US and am naïve, but what is bizarre about that system?
The US is actually bizarre, anyone born in the US automatically gets US nationality. This leads to amusing birth tourism. Iirc it is the only country that does this.
Speaking of bizarre, why are there zero barriers for a Finnish person to move to Portugal, but major barriers for a Brazilian, culturally more proximate due Portuguese colonialism to do the same? Why are there zero barriers for a Greek or Estonian to live and work in Spain but tough immigration rules for the spawn of their 15+ latin american colonies, who speak the same language and have the same religion?
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she had to stay, ok. but why keep working? Jobs can be scarce on an island but maybe you can find something that pays more than zero. Or work remote. Or just take vacation if you have some reserve
The recommendation, remember? The research? She was a PhD student.
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As another Croatian, I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I'd like other people to experience the breathtaking beauty of my country. On the other hand, considering all the negative externalities and the rampant devastation that comes with our brand of tourism I'm not sure I want any more tourists coming. I especially don't want tourists buying holiday homes here.
Thanks to tourism your country was exposed to Western Europe and people speak English. If you think things are bad now look at Serbia: sold to China because nobody in the EU cares.
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It would. And after their hold on her was over, she should have screamed to the hills. While I get the reluctance, at the same time, not yelling about it means others get burned. That's just plain wrong.
Her professor counseled her against reporting. They needed the contact to get PhD students positions and recommendations. Reporting it online meant throwing up obstacles to herself for holding other academic positions. A PhD student is hostage against the system.
Sounds like she should wait until after she gets her phd, then scream. And, while leveling accusations at the professor too.
He's as guilty as they are.
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I felt like the detail that mattered there was that it is the only way to get through the British military air base at Mount Pleasant (the only access to the islands) . If you don't have to pass through a military base to get somewhere, there is a bit of wiggle room. You are supposed to do X, Y or Z but there end up being some exceptions. In this case, the military base has a stranglehold on entry so you aren't likel…
I believe cruise ships provide access. There maybe access via other ships as well.
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Her professor counseled her against reporting. They needed the contact to get PhD students positions and recommendations. Reporting it online meant throwing up obstacles to herself for holding other academic positions. A PhD student is hostage against the system.
Her professor counceled her to let him trap others in the same situation?!? Fine professor. Sounds like she should wait until after she gets her phd, then scream. And, while leveling accusations at the professor too. He's as guilty as they are.
Don't let time, let scum win.
"...(the only access to the islands) is to have a pre-arranged job contract with a company that has signed a form of bond taking responsibility for you" That sounds like all British immigration rules. My employer had to apply for my visa and had to pay all my healthcare contributions for a year up front before I could move for a job in London. If I lose my job I have a few weeks to find a new employer (who will have…
Went to the same visa process recently. It left me with the feeling that foreigners were viewed with suspicion. > I doubt British people know how bizarre the policies that arose from their voting are either. I assumed this actually was a consequence of their voting (seems in line with Brexit).