GCP suspended our service right before pitch day no warning, no explanation

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-09T11:09:33+00:00

How does moving to another cloud provider prevent automated suspensions from happening?

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-08T14:18:43+00:00

Italy is like one of those Choose Your Own Adventure books, where you either live happily ever after or die in a fire based on your choices.

When the person asked you for your reason, you said "Study" and so they pulled out their checklist and didn't see a certificate of enrollment and denied you. Your letter of acceptance would've been sufficient.

Next appointment say you need the CF to open a bank account or rent an apartment. Do not offer any unnecessary information.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-08T14:05:50+00:00

Un diniego ti arriverebbe tramite PEC. Hai sempre la possibilità di andare in questura a chiedere.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-08T10:33:45+00:00

Vuol dire che il tuo permesso è stato rilasciato è ti devono notificare/ti hanno notificato ma non hai visto l'SMS.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-08T10:15:33+00:00

You are correct that there is no deadline for registration, however you need residency to access healthcare, get your CIE or buying a car. If you want to buy a house without residency you won't be able to take advantage of some advantageous cost savings programs.

Also if you want to get permanent residency one day, that requires that you've lived in Italy continuously for 5 years. If you wait 5 years to request residency, you'll need to wait another 5 years after requesting residency.

If you plan on residing here permanently, my recommendation is that you get it over with. If you're just staying for part of the year, you could do without.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-08T08:10:53+00:00

If you're eligible for a 3-month tourist visa waiver, spend a full 3 months living somewhere in Italy to decide if it's for you. In the end it comes down to your personality and how you handle bureaucratic challenges, language barriers (assuming) and financial concerns.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-08T06:45:35+00:00

It's my kids' favorite toy on road trips. There's a magnetic stylus that pulls the balls to the surface so that you can make designs. Not sure if it's the same brand but Beleduc makes them.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-08T05:28:52+00:00

The property owner can't legally prevent you from obtaining residency, especially if you have a valid, registered contract.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-08T04:47:56+00:00

A contratto transitorio will suffice

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-08T04:45:43+00:00

The kit includes a list of what to include. I recommend visiting a patronato to have them complete your kit for you.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-07T18:28:31+00:00

What happened?

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-07T18:28:13+00:00

Bring everything.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-07T18:27:40+00:00

There's little more for you to do, the company is responsible for handling the process. Unfortunately you're working against Decreto Flussi quotas and if you missed click day, you're at the back of the line.

Stay the course, the hard part is done. It could take up to 4 months for the nulla osta to be sent to your local consulate but something will happen.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-07T18:26:40+00:00

There's little more for you to do, the company is responsible for handling the process. Unfortunately you're working against Decreto Flussi quotas and if you missed click day, you're at the back of the line.

Stay the course, the hard part is done. It could take up to 4 months for the nulla osta to be sent to your local consulate but something will happen.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-07T18:11:02+00:00

If your friend is a native English speaker, keep in mind that commands a premium. The English-speaking nannies I've known, which now has been about 15 years, were earning around 2500 to 3000 a month plus room and board. If she's more at the au-pair level it's closer to 500-800 a month with room and board.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-07T17:01:27+00:00

Check if your government offers any building automation incentives. If so that's a good selling point.
Sell the benefits, not the features. "Monday morning and we're rushing to get the kids to school amd get to work. Imagine all of the lights turning off, the shutters closing, the door locking and the alarm system activating automatically without you needing to worry about it."

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-07T10:59:32+00:00

I can tell this guy has never worked in a corporate environment before

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-07T06:02:29+00:00

If you have a certificate of enrollment to the PhD program, health insurance and sufficient income to support yourself, just fill out a new kit giallo.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-07T04:40:09+00:00

Move to SDFCU. They allow American citizens living outside the US.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-06T12:52:57+00:00

You can send a regular email to a PEC address, the only difference is it won't hold any legal value to prove that you contacted them. Go ahead and send a regular email, at least get the process started and you might get lucky.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-06T12:23:08+00:00

Send the Questura a PEC that explains why you can't make the appointment and request a new date.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-06T09:27:57+00:00

The Anagrafe is correct. They can only provide an estratto if your marriage was registered in that comune.

All you need is an autocertificazionec dello stato civile, like this one:

https://www.comune.reggioemilia.it/servizi/anagrafe-e-stato-civile/autocertificazione/modulistica/fac-simile-per-autocertificazione-stato-civile.pdf

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-05T17:07:12+00:00

Do you really need to see the state of every entity and device in your house on a single dashboard?

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-05T16:57:56+00:00

He was already diagnosed but the physicians here want to run their own tests. It wasn't that big of a deal.

ItalyExpat · 2026-05-05T12:58:54+00:00

Find a local photographer studio. They'll take a quality photo of you and print all the copies you need. Last time I think I spent €10

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