There was an article on Slashdot about this the other day. Apparently, there are several ways to minimize the effect of having one's laptop effectively confiscated, which is good, because there's not a thing we can do about it, even though U.S. privacy laws would have to be violated by allowing such an intrusive search by an unauthorized person.
A prefunctory examination, using some standardized tool, I could live with, if it would take a reasonable time and be based on some rule of law involving probable cause. What's bad about the status quo is that it's arbitrary and capriciously used. It's something I would expect from some backwards country that used underpaid and undersupervised agents, not our neighbors and allies. Rick -----Original Message----- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William H. Will Du Chene Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 5:03 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: OT: JOB UK : Senior Technical Support Technician Somewhat along the same lines, I am curious to know how those p.i.t.a. rules that the customs agents are operating under are affecting those who do travel internationally. >From the understanding that I have, they now have the authority to either scrutinize the contents of your laptop, MP3 player, cellphone, or other electronic device and to even confiscate it for a indeterminate amount of time - without stating a reason. How about "Certificate of Registration" for mobile equipment... Are they actually required? > Robert, > > Jennifer what planet are you on? > > Anyone who has EVER traveled extensively internationally will tell you > they > hate dealing for immigration, ours, theirs or > whatever. Getting a work permit from these folks just adds a new level of > frustration, IMHO. > > > FYI, having lived and worked in UK I can tell you that it was a royal pain > to get a Work Permit. As a matter of fact, I could NOT > be in UK while they processed the paperwork for the work permit. So if > the > sponsor doesn't have the ability to get the employee > a work permit then good luck with that and let us all know. > > Funny thing was, once I got the work permit I was told that in a matter of > time I could also apply for permanent residency/citizenship > .... "Tally Ho" > > Quite honestly, while living and working in another country sounds > exciting > there are always issues. I have lived in and > worked in several countries in Southeast Asia and UK. At the end of the > day > while I enjoyed experiencing new cultures > the cost of living and living standards are not always the same. Pony up > 17.5% VAT Tax on everything and focus on the > US/Pound exchange and she might have a change of heart. > > BTW: The original request asked for a RAC, so I guess if you are a RAC or > RSP then yes perhaps the employer would get you > a work permit ? > > At the end of the day ALWAYS consult the country of destination's > Immigration Dept. for answers: > http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/ > > > Good Luck either way. > > > Gidd > > _____ > > From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Molenda > Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:44 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: JOB UK : Senior Technical Support Technician > > > ** > I'm assuming that you have a United States Passport :) > > Depending upon the length of the job, you may or may-not require a VISA to > work in the UK... You will definately need a Work Permit... > > Who ever is hiring you should arrange for the WP / Visa (if needed) - Then > you must receive the WP and have your passport stamped, etc. This in > itself > can be a long process... > > I know, just got back from a UK assignment - in process of extending the > WP > so I can go back and continue with other development topics :) > > HTH > > > On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 6:53 AM, Jennifer Meyer > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > ** > Kathy, > > You don't need anybody's permission to work overseas. You find an > employer > who has an opening, buy a plane ticket and poof! you're working overseas. > Your employer will get you through the visa requirements. > > Jennifer Meyer > > > _____ > > From: Kathy Morris > Sent: Tue 06-May-08 18:37 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: JOB UK : Senior Technical Support Technician > > > > > Hello, > > > > I was wondering what is involved to get to work in the UK. I live in the > > United States however I would like to work in Europe. Who do I contact > to > get > > permission to work overseas. > > > > > > In a message dated 4/8/2008 7:22:30 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > writes: > > > > ** > > > > > > Good Afternoon List, > > I hope you are all well. I currently have role for a Senior Technical > > Support Technician to join a team in the UK. The role would be split > between > > home, customer site and my clients offices when required. > > They are looking for RAC or ATS certification with strong IT architecture > > skills. The role is responsible for maintaining client IT Architecture > and > > > performing level 3 support. > > There is a full job specification available for interested individuals > and > I > > would be happy to discuss this and the remuneration package in more > detail > > off-list. 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