Bermuda Employment

U.S. citizens may be asked to present a "certificate of good conduct" or "lack of a criminal record" for a variety of reasons for use abroad including adoption, school attendance, employment, etc. U.S. law enforcement authorities may not be familiar with such a procedure since it is not commonly requested in the United States. There are a variety of options available to U.S. citizens seeking to obtain proof of their lack of a criminal record. ... [Read More]

Teaching English in Korea

- private teaching/informal classes HAKWONS: Private language institutes are found all over Korea. Some institutes are well-known with many branches while others are small and short-lived. The ESL market in Korea is extremely competitive and many institutes fail. Most hakwons employ a number of instructors for conversation and occasionally for writing classes. The typical employee can expect to work 20 to 30 hours per week. The majority of classes are conducted early in the morning and in the evening, so many instructors have free time in the afternoons. Most classes have between 10 and 25 students. Pupils may be grade school or col ... [Read More]

HIV Testing Requirements

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Diplomatic, Official, and Regular No Fee Passports

The United States Government only issues these types of passports to individuals traveling abroad in connection with official employment. No fees are charged for the issuance of these passports. The type of passport issued is dependent on the purpose of travel or the Government Agency sponsoring the travel. Applicants for these types of passports should contact their respective travel offices for instructions on how to process these applications. ... [Read More]

Tips for Travelers to Canada

Revised May 2005 INTRODUCTION Millions of U.S. citizens visit Canada each year. We hope this brochure will help you avoid problems. If you should need assistance as a result of an accident, illness, or the loss of your passport, our Embassy in Ottawa and Consulates General in Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver are there to assist you. [Read More]

Bermuda (10/04)

Historically important for employment and tax revenue, Bermuda’s tourism industry is continuing to experience difficulties, although both the government and private sectors are working to improve it. In 1996, Bermuda welcomed 571,700 visitors to the island. By 2003, that figure had dropped to 482,673. Occupancy rates for 2002 averaged 55.1%, and were higher in the smaller hotels than at larger properties. Visitors contributed an estimated $475 million to the economy in 1996, but that figure declined to $342.5 million in 2003. Although per capita spending by air visitors rose to $333.5 million in 2001, the trend reversed in 2003, dropping to $291.8 million. Hurricane Fabian in September 2003 dealt another blow to the tourism industry. ... [Read More]

US Department Of State Post Report

Preliminary 2003 employment statistics indicate that there were 37,634 filled jobs in Bermuda, a decline of 0.4% over the previous year.  Despite the overall decline, employment in international business increased.  The greatest decline in employment was found in restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels.  Although many Bermudians hold more than one job, unemployment on the island is 3%.  ...

Spouses of USG employees in Bermuda may apply for any position opening at the Consulate, and are welcome to enquire about openings prior to their arrival at post.  In 2004, the Consulate General had a number of locally hired American employees, including secretary to the Consul General, realty assistant, political/economic assistant, voucher examiner, consular assistant, security guard, and Community Liaison Officer, and two of those positions were filled by USG employee family members.  In mid-2004, all spouses who wished to work had found employment.  ... [Read More]

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