Our Topics
- John DeCleene
- May 6
- 2 min read

Working Holiday Visas
Australia | New Zealand | Ireland | Singapore | South Korea | Canada | Japan
Skilled & Talent Work Visas
Employer-sponsored (UK Skilled Worker, H-1B equivalents)
Points-based migration (Canada Express Entry, Australia Skilled Independent)
Sector-specific permits (Germany Blue Card, UAE Golden Visa)
Digital-Nomad / Remote-Work Visas
Portugal D7/D8 | Spain | Croatia | Estonia | Greece | Mexico | Thailand, etc.
Teach, Au Pair & Childcare
English-teaching programs (JET, EPIK, TAPIF)
Au-pair visas (France, Germany, Sweden)
Internships & Fellowships Abroad
Fulbright ETA & Research Grants
Luce Scholars, Princeton in Asia/Africa/Latin America
CRCC Asia, AIESEC, IAESTE placements
Graduate Study & Scholarships
Low-/no-tuition master’s (Germany, Norway, France)
Prestigious awards (Marshall, Rhodes, Chevening, DAAD, Erasmus Mundus)
Short-term certificates & language-immersion programs
Volunteer & Service Corps
Peace Corps (27 months)
UN Volunteers & NGO placements
WWOOF / Workaway exchanges
Entrepreneur & Startup Paths
Startup visas (Canada, France French-Tech, Chile Startup Chile)
Freelance/Self-employment visas (Germany, Spain, Portugal)
Residency-by-Investment & ancestry-based citizenship routes
Government & Public-Service Careers
U.S. Foreign Service Officer track
Junior Professional Programs (UN, World Bank, OECD)
Money, Taxes & Banking
Country-by-country tax rates & the U.S. Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
Opening foreign bank accounts, Wise/Revolut workflows
Keeping a U.S. address for banking, voting, mail (virtual mailbox services)
Best credit cards abroad (no-FX-fee, travel protections, chip-&-PIN)
Paths to Permanent Residency / Citizenship
Post-study work visas → PR bridges (Canada PGWP, UK Graduate Route)
Long-stay work visas → PR (Australian PR, German Niederlassungserlaubnis)
Marriage/partner and ancestry citizenship options
Insurance & Healthcare
Travel vs local public insurance
Medical evacuation coverage
Accessing prescriptions & mental-health care abroad
Housing & Relocation
Finding rentals safely, avoiding scams, deposits & agency fees
Short-term landing pads (hostels, coliving, serviced apartments)
Shipping vs storage vs buying locally
Phone, Internet & Tech Setup
Local SIM vs eSIM (Airalo, Holafly)
VPN essentials for security & streaming
Power adapters, voltage, and electronics tips
Safety, Legal & Compliance
Embassy STEP registration, emergency numbers
Visa conditions & in-country registrations (e.g., Anmeldung, OFII)
Personal liability insurance, local laws to know
Packing, Logistics & Exit Planning
Minimalist packing lists, what to buy on arrival
Maintaining an emergency fund & exit ticket strategy
Culture & Mental Health
Managing culture shock phases
Free/low-cost counseling resources abroad
Respectful local etiquette & language basics
Networking & Meeting People Overseas
University alumni groups, LinkedIn “open to work globally” settings
Meetups, coworking spaces, sports leagues, language exchanges
Volunteering and hobby clubs for quick social integration
Job Search Tactics
Leveraging LinkedIn filters for “visa sponsorship” & location-agnostic roles
Tapping your university network: career center, professors, alumni on LinkedIn
Local job boards vs global remote-work sites (AngelList, WeWorkRemotely)
Crafting country-specific CVs and cover letters
Credit & U.S. Financial Footprint
Keeping U.S. credit active (auto-paying $5 on an old card)
Using Experian Boost or rent-reporting tools abroad
Monitoring credit while overseas (Aura, CreditKarma abroad tips)
Community & Support
Peer forum / Discord, mentorship matching
Events calendar: webinars, city meet-ups, visa Q&A sessions
Courses, Bootcamps & Certifications
Mini-course “Move Abroad 101” (self-paced)
Cohort-based programs (Global Grad Accelerator)
TEFL certification or Global Career Readiness certificate
Country-Specific Starter Packs
Visa flowcharts, tax snapshots, cost-of-living budgets, city guides
Partner discounts (bank accounts, health insurance, coworking)
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