Multiple media outlets are reporting that Thailand plans to waive visa fees for tourists. Sounds interesting but do you think that will really encourage people to come to Thailand? How about making the government more stable and taking measures to prevent another hostile airport takeover?
Continue reading …This article by my vigilant colleague, Brent Renison, has a poignant message regarding the rigid immigration system and its archaic interpretation of a spouse. I was inspired by Brent and went on to represent two widows who were entangled in this immigration mess, and while one was successful, the other is part of Brent’s class [...]
Continue reading …Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has the experience and diplomacy to make immigration reform a top priority. This is certainly a practical and reasonable move in the right direction in the Obama administration. Here’s the article from Bloomberg on January 15th. Janet Napolitano, President-elect Barack Obama’s choice for homeland security secretary, told a congressional panel [...]
Continue reading …Q: I am a United States citizen. I petitioned for my husband and brought him here from abroad. After three years of marriage and just seven weeks after immigrating, he abandoned me and asked for a divorce. It is clear to me that he married me only to get his green card. Can I get [...]
Continue reading …Foreign nationals planning to travel to the United States for short-term visits for business or tourism under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must register as soon as possible for travel clearance through the online Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Beginning January 12, 2009, VWP travelers will be required to register and get ESTA clearance [...]
Continue reading …The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service also signed with IBM to streamline their immigration processing system, it’s not surprising that the UK was also on board. USCIS was signed with IBM in November 2008.
Continue reading …Will my visa be delayed during the holiday season? Is there anything I can do? As the end of the year approaches, companies seeking work permits, residence permits or visas for foreign nationals who will begin their assignments in early 2009 should anticipate processing delays during the holiday season in December and January. Many consular [...]
Continue reading …This just comes to show that sometimes it does not matter who you are, your Citizenship may be called into question at any time. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the case as the Immigration and Nationality Act clearly dictates that the U.S. President Elect is a U.S. Citizen by virtue of his birth and [...]
Continue reading …QUESTIONS REGARDING GOOD FAITH MARRIAGE 1. When and where was your spouse born? What is your spouse’s birthday. 2. How did you and your spouse meet? Where? 3. Where was your first date? 4. How long did you date prior to marriage? 5. When did your spouse propose to you? 6. Where did you marry, [...]
Continue reading …Customs and Border Protection is providing key travel tips to help international travelers prepare for this busy holiday travel season. CBP processes more than one million passengers and pedestrians on a daily basis at the nation’s 327 air, land and sea ports of entry.
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