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superstarsrc
Joined 2014
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Moving to Haiti Permanently

10 years ago

I will be moving to Haiti permanently and I would like to know how to go about that in the smoothest way possible. I have been searching everywhere for answers on shipping cost and how to best prepare for the move (i.e. what to take with me, what to sale before leaving, what to wait to buy in Haiti, sell my car in the US and buy one in Haiti or ship my car to Haiti then sale it and buy a truck or sell my car in the US and buy a truck in the US to ship to Haiti?????) In addition to personal items, I’d also like to know if there are any permits, forms, documents, etc. that I need to bring with me to file with a government office? If so, what are those papers and where do I get them? My husband is a Haitian citizen, so does that make a difference in what I do as far as filing paperwork and documents with the government in Haiti. We were married in Haitian so our marriage certificate is from there. I have also been looking for work in/near PAP. I have a degree in Organizational Leadership and I have over 10 years of professional experience in the Business Industry and Legal Industry. I am fluent in English (oral and written), level II/III proficiency in Spanish (oral/written), level II proficiency in Haitian Creole (oral), and a beginner in French. Are there places in Haiti that I can take classes to become more fluent in French and Haitian Creole? Also, I will be in Haiti in a couple of weeks, if there is a job opportunity available for me to interview for I would love the opportunity to interview while I am out there. Thank you in advance for any advice you all have.

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