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Elyles

Elyles

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American expat in Spain

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19

About me

American

Lives in Jaca, Aragon

Speaks Spanish, English and a little Japanese

Registration: 15 August 2018

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Elyles replied to a thread
6 years ago
unity100

What separates an expat from an immigrant by unity100

What separates then, an expat from an immigrant.

Elyles

Then how would you define a Mexican National in the US there only to work, temporarily, not fleeing an oppressive situation? A Mexican ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã? Are immigrants always illegal? Read More

Elyles replied to a thread
6 years ago
unity100

What separates an expat from an immigrant by unity100

What separates then, an expat from an immigrant.

Elyles

And this? ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã vs Immigrant. ... An expat or expatriate is simply defined as a person who lives outside their native country. Similarly, an immigrant is a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. Only one distinction is made here ... Read More

Elyles replied to a thread
6 years ago
unity100

What separates an expat from an immigrant by unity100

What separates then, an expat from an immigrant.

Elyles

Again, it depends on your dictionary. Lots of definitions out there. I just Googled and this popped up first. I guess everyone is correct? Also, an ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã doesn’t always have to be employed. For example, there are hundreds of thousands ... Read More

Elyles replied to a thread
6 years ago
unity100

What separates an expat from an immigrant by unity100

What separates then, an expat from an immigrant.

Elyles

Got me but interesting question Read More

Elyles replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Elyles

True. Although the Royal Decree was presented on July 27 then it was passed in Congress, almost every Autonomous Community except Andalucia and the Catalunya areas needs to be working on process of admission to the program. Although under PP, ... Read More

Elyles replied to a thread
6 years ago
Johncar

Health care in spain will be free by Johncar

It appears there will be free health care in Spain https://www.thinkspain.com/news-articles#p:/news-spain/30639/government-to-make-healthcare-free-and-universal-again-within-six-weeks

Elyles

I found the definition again. I have no intention on returning to live in the US so therefore... Again, it all depends on where you look for a definition. What is the difference between an immigrant and an expatriate? Ex pat vs Immigrant. ... ... Read More

Elyles replied to a thread
6 years ago
Johncar

Health care in spain will be free by Johncar

It appears there will be free health care in Spain https://www.thinkspain.com/news-articles#p:/news-spain/30639/government-to-make-healthcare-free-and-universal-again-within-six-weeks

Elyles

Guess it depends on what dictionary we use. I just googled ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Read More

Elyles replied to a thread
6 years ago
Johncar

Health care in spain will be free by Johncar

It appears there will be free health care in Spain https://www.thinkspain.com/news-articles#p:/news-spain/30639/government-to-make-healthcare-free-and-universal-again-within-six-weeks

Elyles

De acuerdo Read More

Elyles replied to a thread
6 years ago
Johncar

Health care in spain will be free by Johncar

It appears there will be free health care in Spain https://www.thinkspain.com/news-articles#p:/news-spain/30639/government-to-make-healthcare-free-and-universal-again-within-six-weeks

Elyles

Yes, few immigrants are here from the US. I use the term Immigrants because it refers to permanency and ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã is temporary. The WHO ranks Spain as #8 and the US as #43 in overall care. This is based on many things, including infant mortality ... Read More

Elyles replied to a thread
6 years ago
Ian talbot

Medical health insurance . by Ian talbot

Hello all on the forum. My wife and myself are looking to go to live in the Murcia area.We are not of retirement age so would appreciate any help on acquiring medical health insurance. I have in the past had strokes but am very fortunate not to have ...

Elyles

When we first came to Spain 6 years ago we contracted for private health insurance through Sanitas. We had it successfully for two years and when they started to call foul on preexisting conditions we converted to the Convenio Especial (buying into ... Read More

Elyles replied to a thread
7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Elyles

Anywhere in Spain, unless you have serious business contacts, finding work can be very difficult. If you are Spanish, great but you still have slim chances. I hate to piss in your Cornflakes but Spaniards are always hired first. Nothing is ... Read More

Elyles replied to a thread
7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Elyles

Go for it! Read More

Elyles replied to a thread
7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Elyles

Good luck guy. Jobs are difficult to come by for non Spanish. Laws here require Spaniards to be hired first. Now if you have connections with Indian, American, or British companies here, that is a different story. Tech companies are hiring all ... Read More

Elyles replied to a thread
7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Elyles

John, you obviously do not understand the US electoral college. Trump was elected by a minority of more than 3 million votes. The EC is set up to unfairly give certain areas more representation. It is the only reason George Bush got elected. Read More

Elyles replied to a thread
7 years ago
Johncar

Health care in spain will be free by Johncar

It appears there will be free health care in Spain https://www.thinkspain.com/news-articles#p:/news-spain/30639/government-to-make-healthcare-free-and-universal-again-within-six-weeks

Elyles

Agreed but I have been here for 6 years. If you read the history since 1986 healthcare has been free and universal more than not. It was so till 2012 when Rajoy put the screws to it. Actually, it was still supposed to be accesible but the INSS ... Read More