in need of information about working in Costa Rica

Last activity 15 September 2013 by kohlerias

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smubadiActive member07 August 2013 23:42:42

Hi there,
I am Sohrab.I am from Iran and will be soon in Costa Rica for continue my study. I need to have a job, anykind of job I can do no matter what is it just lgal ones. Could you please help me how can I get a job??????
Thanks, I need your help
Sohrab
email: smubadi@gmail.com
skype: smubadi1

Outlier Legal ServicesActive member11 September 2013 21:14:28

smubadi

Have you had any luck looking for a job? Depending on your experience, you may be able to find a job with a tech company.
Let me know your background and I will be glad to share some suggestions.

Rafael Valverde

smubadiActive member13 September 2013 08:21:49

Rafael Valverde,
Thank you so much. how should I tell you about my background? should I send you my CV?

kohleriasViP15 September 2013 14:02:56

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Legally you can't work here, unless you have a work visa but while on a student visa, you cannot, legally, do both. Possibly, you could do some 'online work' which would be acceptable.
Be very careful not to jeopardize your student visa

smubadiActive member15 September 2013 15:16:24

thank you Kohlerias

kohleriasViP15 September 2013 15:26:45

1572

I neglected to add this link which explains the working/not working in Costa Rica
Also a recent news article
Good luck!

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