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  • Obtaining a US K-1 Travel Visa for a Thai Fiancee - Many Americans traveling o the Kingdom of Thailand land find themselves falling in love not only with their surroundings, but also a special someone from Thailand.
  • US Tourist Visas for Thai Girlfriends or Fiancees - So you've met the woman of your dreams here in the Land of Smiles and you want to take her back to the US. A lot of erroneous information floats around about the US Immigration process particularly with regard to the tourist visa and hopefully this little article will clear up some of the confusion.
  • The US Embassy in Bangkok: Hiring an Attorney to Guide a Thai Fiancee through the Consular Process - Many articles dealing with US Immigration from Thailand cover the process of submitting forms to the USCIS, but do not go further. This article is designed to inform about the K1 Fiancée Visa and what steps must be taken by a Thai Fiancée in order to successfully get through the interview at the US Embassy in Thailand. Consular Processing Attorneys: what can they do for my Thai fiancee?
  • Advance Parole Travel Documents: Important Immigration Information Regarding Thai Fiancee Visas - Advance Parole is a term in the Immigration field that basically means, "permission to leave and return to the USA." This travel document is important because a Thai fiancee cannot depart and reenter the US without obtaining this document before she leaves. Immigration officials will presume abandonment of US residence if someone leaves the US after entering on a K1 Visa. Thus, if your Thai fiancee enters the country on a K1 Visa and then leaves she will not be allowed back into the US on that K1 Visa. The whole process must be restarted from scratch. ADVANCE PAROLE AND ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR A THAI FIANCÉE The question of Advance Parole often arises when a Thai fiancée wishes to return to Thailand while her application for Adjustment of Status is still pending.
  • Filing a Visa Petition on Behalf of a Thai Lady Directly With the US Embassy in Thailand - A frequent question that arises when discussing US Immigration Visas from Thailand (or Asia in general) is: How can I make the process move faster? Another question often heard is: I've heard we can file the petition in Bangkok, why not just file in Thailand? This article will answer both of these questions and explain why direct consular filing can be an option provided the parties meet certain requirements.
  • A Simple Primer For Immigration To The United States - In the last several years, the United State's immigration policies have become topics of much debate. Regardless of your personal opinion on the matter, there are certain truths that we must consider. U.S. Immigration policies and regulation have become more stringent for those who are seeking to visit, work or immigrate in the United States. Below, you will find some important yet basic tips for understanding and hence limiting immigration pitfalls. There are two ways by which an individual may legally enter the United States;
  • US K1 Fiancee Visas vs. Tourist Visas for Thai Loved Ones - I read many websites that make it seem as though a US tourist visa is easy to get. These same sites also make it seem as though this is the right visa for taking a Thai fiancée or spouse to the US to stay permanently. I have written this article to explain why the tourist visa is not the best way to bring a Thai loved one to the USA. Tourist Visas are granted at the DISCRETION of the Immigration officer The first problem with the tourist visa is the fact that getting one is highly discretionary. Whenever I'm in the US Embassy I always hear the ubiquitous statement "I cannot give you a visa to the USA," usually this seems to be said to a person looking to obtain a tourist visa to the US.
  • Children Of Illegal Aliens – What Happens After High School? - Many US teens are finding their legal status isn’t what they thought it was. The issue of illegal immigration has reached a fever pitch in the media and in the country as a whole. But what about those who are caught in the cross-hairs and didn’t even know it? Economists at Bear Stearns, a leading Wall Street firm, tell us there are almost 20 million undocumented people living in the United States. Many of those people are school-aged kids who came here with their families through no fault of their own.
  • Bringing Thai Children to the USA - WHAT KIND OF VISAS CAN BE USED TO BRING MY THAI FIANCEE OR SPOUSE'S CHILDREN TO THE USA? The child or children of a Thai fiancée or spouse enters the United States on a derivative visa. This means that a Thai fiancée who enters the US on a K-1 Fiancée visa will be able to bring her child on a K-2 visa, a derivative visa of the K-1. For a Thai spouse who enters the United States on a K-3 visa a K-4 visa will be used to bring in the Thai child. For an Immigrant Relative or Conditional Resident Visa, the Thai will come to the US on visas derivative of their Thai mother's. DO I NEED TO HAVE SEPARATE IMMIGRATION PETITIONS FILED ON BEHALF THE CHILDREN OF MY THAI FIANCÉE OR SPOUSE? Children of a Thai fiancé

  • The International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA) and K-1 Visas for Thai Fiancees - US Citizens seeking to bring a Thai fiancee or spouse to the US occasionally run into the IMBRA.IMBRA is short for the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act and it can have a profound impact on a person's ability to bring a Thai to the US on a K Visa. IMBRA: what is it, and why was it created? There are many aspects to IMBRA. In actuality, the legislation's main goal is monitoring international marriage brokers, but this article's focus is upon IMBRA's effect on immigration to the United States. IMBRA requires all U.S. Citizens petitioning for a K1 Fiancée or K3 Spouse visa to submit more information regarding personal history to USCIS and the US State Department than was previously required. Also the IMBRA legislation establishes limitations on the number of petitions for K visas one may file on behalf of a Thai loved one.
  • Thai Prenuptial Agreements: An Informative Guide - Being unfamiliar with the rules regarding contracts in the Kingdom of Thailand, I did some research to better understand how Thailand views Prenuptial Agreements. I found that as long as the Prenuptial agreement is properly registered at the time of marriage to a fiancee the Thai courts will uphold the agreement with one caveat THE AGREEMENT MUST NOT DIRECTLY CONTRADICT THE LAWS OF THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND. This can be a bit tricky as things that are legally acceptable in the USA could be expressly forbidden in Thailand.
  • Attorneys Dealing With Immigrants To America - Someone who has dreams of becoming an American and a desire to live in another country is an immigrant. Immigration is coming in from the South and moving to the North. This represents those in small underdeveloped countries moving to the ones with a better standard of living.
  • Company Offers Help To Those Seeking To Become Legal U.S. Citizens - The U.S. Program Of Green Card, also known as USAFIS, is helping people who come from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. According to the website, the program makes 55,000 immigrant visas available through a lottery. One Green Card winner from Tajikistan writes, “Following the advice of friends, we have registered for the American "green card lottery". We had thought this would be very complicated, but it has not turned out to be that way. Happily, it seems we have won the card and our dream has come true to be able to live and work in America legally. Thanks to all. PS. Thank you so much for your help, empathy, and understanding.
  • K Visas, Immigrant Visas, Inadmissibility, and Waiver: US Immigration from Thailand - Those Thais who are deemed inadmissible to the US must go through the waiver process in order to enter the USA. This piece was written to convey information about inadmissibility getting a waiver in order to enter the United States. WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF "GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY"?
  • Hire Foreign Nationals Legally with the Assistance of a U.S. Immigration and Visa Lawyer - Whether you head up a Fortune 500 company or a small- to medium-sized business, hiring foreign nationals might benefit your company when it comes to filling certain employment positions. You'll want to hire the most highly skilled employees you can find, but sometimes this means looking beyond the U.S. borders. If you're considering hiring employees from outside the U.S. to move and work with your company (whether permanently or temporarily), you'll find this task much less daunting when using the services of a U.S. immigration and visa lawyer.
  • Australian immigration is going to open door to world-class education for your kids - If you are a teacher or/and you're considering immigration to Australia for your family, you could soon be faced with a government who is planning to give kids in Australia the best education in the world. The world’s friendliest country has long been one of the most popular places amongst overseas students to study abroad at. The Australian Government is in progress rolling out the $1 billion National Secondary School Computer Fund. In June this year, Round One of the Computer Fund will see the Rudd Government delivering $100 million to schools with the greatest need.
  • Family Based US Immigration: Adjusting a Thai Loved One's Status - Adjustment of Status is a procedure to obtain lawful permanent residence (green card) for a Thai fiancé/fiancée or spouse. When a Thai fiancé/fiancée or spouse obtains a K Visa (K-1 or K-3) to enter the United States they are still not permanent residents. In fact they are considered non-immigrants by the Immigration authorities. Therefore it is necessary to adjust a Thai loved one's status to permanent resident in order for the Thai loved one to remain in the United States indefinitely.
  • Fiancee Visa for a Thai Citizen: A Timeline - Initial Phase: Submitting your Thai Fiancée's K-1 Visa Application to USCIS After the US Citizen, or his attorney, has completed the USCIS petition for a K-1 Visa for his Thai fiancée he will need to submit the petition to the correct USCIS Service Center. Depending upon where the US Citizen resides in the United States he will either submit the petition to the USCIS Service Center in either California or Vermont. There is another option for the US Citizen residing in Thailand.
  • The Response To Immigration Protesters By Classmates - It has been extremely difficult to watch the news over the past year and not form an opinion of the numerous protests of the proposed immigration laws. Students from across the country have skipped class on a daily basis to argue against laws that would make it a felony to be an illegal immigrant or to assist illegal immigrants in the United States.
  • Immigration to the UK - The New Tier System - During 2008 the immigration law in the UK is being replaced with a points based system. The new system consists of five tiers and each one has it’s own requirements and conditions. The tier system covers employment and student based immigration to the UK. Migrants wishing to gain entry into the UK will have to score a sufficient amount of points. These points will be awarded to reflect aptitude, experience, age and also the level of demand in any given work sector.
  • How To Get A Job In The Usa After Winning The Green Card Lottery - The purpose of the 2009 DV Green Card Lottery is to increase diversity within the United States through random lottery winners from select countries. Winners are selected only after completing an entry from and submitting it in a timely manner, complete and without any errors. Any minor errors or late submissions will significantly decrease your chances of being selected in the DV-2009 Green card Lottery. Although there has been a new green card lottery every year, there is no guarantee that there will be a DV-2010. There may be a change in the US Immigration Policy, ending the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. There are plenty of job opportunities in the United States.
  • Immigration situation in Australia / Nurses - According to unpublished data from the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (2004) the number of immigrant overseas trained nurses nearly tripled between 2000 and 2004 (cited in Jeon & Chenoweth, 2007, p.
  • Foreign Credential Evaluation Services - Improve Your Success - Many people, both in the United States of America and abroad, have never heard of a foreign credential evaluation service.
  • Austin Attorney Internet Marketing In The Music Capital - Since it's inception, the internet has become an amazing resource for information as well as marketing. Austin attorney internet marketing provides law firms with a way to find clients as well as a way for clients to find representation for current and future needs. Advertising on the Net is an excellent means for Austin lawyers to attract a new clientele which doesn't know how to locate and select among all of the area's legal firms and individual practitioners. However, if they simply types words like "divorce" or "child custody" into a popular search engine, they can come up with the ads for Austin attorneys and their practices and decide which one is right for them.
  • San Antonio Attorney Internet Marketing: Good For Clients And Lawyers - A great source of both marketing and information in today's era is the internet. Law firms seeking clients highly value San Antonio attorney internet marketing. Additionally, potential clients utilize it to best find appropriate representation needed both now and into the future. San Antonio attorney internet marketing is a great way to reach new clients who do not have a clue about how to find and choose from the hundreds of local lawyers and firms. Using search engines and keywords such as "divorce", a potential client can locate San Antonio law firm internet marketing and see which company appeals the most to them or seems to fit their needs.
  • Immigration and the Fiancee Visa - Dating a Filipino girl is very different to dating a Western girl, so trying to understand the culture and expectations is worthwhile if you are serious about developing a relationship.
  • Strong Medicine for the Immigration Problem - Like many California residents, I have mixed feelings about the influx of Mexican immigrants who are here illegally.
  • Panama Law Firms and Lawyers - Panama lawyers are often best found by talking to locals about who they would recommend. Not surprisingly, many lawyers in Panama have been educated in the United States and are members of the American Bar Association. Everyone says you can not do anything in Panama with out a lawyer, so everyone goes searching for a Panamanian Lawyer. Put simply you need a lawyer to do your incorporations, you need a different lawyer to handle immigration and visas and you need a lawyer who specializes in Real Estate.
  • Helpful Information For A Latino Wedding - Weddings are costly of fares. Tremendous expenses are generally incurred. In the anglo american culture, the bride's family pays for most of the wedding. In the Latino culture, immediate and extended families, of the bride and groom contribute their time, talents, and treasures to help the couple with some of the costs, thus making the wedding a community celebration.
  • US Fiancee Visas from Thailand - You and your Thai fiancee have decided to take the big leap into marriage, but you want to do it in the US. How do you get her into the United States? Immigration to the USA can be a frustrating process, but it doesn't have to be. K-1 Fiancé/Fiancée Visa and how to obtain it for a Thai Fiancée: The K-1 Fiancée visa is exactly what its name implies, a visa for a Thai fiancé
  • Foreign Students Wishing to Study in the UK - The amount of foreign students currently studying in Britain is now nearly 1 million. The British government puts a high value on foreign students is doing all it can to attract these students away from other competing educational institutes in other countries. UK universities are renowned for their high academic standards and this reputation is the reason why the UK is the first choice for foreign students. UK Universities are always being evaluated by professional bodies to ensure their teaching is of the highest standards. Compared to other countries British universities offer value for money. This is due to the time it takes to complete a degree.
  • Immigrants Beware - Studies are showing that people who reach our shores are healthier than their counterparts that are born and raised in this country. Researchers from USC, UCLA, and the University of Penn said this.
  • The Visitor Is Gone, But Not Forgotten - This review contains spoilers. Few films come along to express the emotional trauma and excitement of loss. The Visitor, written and directed by Tom McCarthy, is an extraordinary look at life from the perspective of an aging widower, who has simply given up. When we first meet Walter Vale (Richard Jenkins), he is alone. He takes piano lessons. A task best suited for youngsters, Walter can’t seem to get the hang of playing because he lacks the effort, so he fires every teacher he has.
  • How DNA Testing is Used to Determine Paternity and Other Biological Relationships - In 1984 a discovery was made that highlighted the power of DNA as an indispensible tool for human identity and relationship testing. The technique - The DNA Fingerprint - was developed by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys of Leicester University. As with conventional fingerprints, where various loops and ridges are compared between individuals, DNA testing relies on comparing certain DNA features called DNA markers between two (or more) DNA samples and studying similarities between them. The very first case that utilised DNA fingerprinting was Sarba Vs the Home Office, 1985, an immigration case where it was necessary to prove the direct biological relationship between Christianna Sarba and her son Andrew.
  • Identity Theft Prevention - Once again, there have been more instances of Identity Theft, as a result of unsecured networks, greedy employees and contractors, and lost or stolen laptops. More people have had their personal information compromised, and now currently live in the possibility that someone out there is using their identity for illegal activities, such as immigration, money fraud, or even medical fraud. Some of the people affected don’t even know that their information has fallen into the wrong hands. Others may have received a letter from some institution alerting them to the fact that their identities may have been compromised. How aware of these events are you?
  • Using "Illegal" Subcontractors Makes You a Target for Prosecution - Of all the employment issues we advise our clients on, the subject of proper hiring practices is becoming more and more critical. Just the other day in Des Moines, Iowa, 390 people were arrested for immigration violations at a meatpacking plant. According to ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) this was the largest workplace raid in US history. The Associated Press reports that the raid was aimed at seeking evidence of identity theft, stolen Social Security numbers, and people who are in the country illegally. While the politicians wrestle with what to do about illegal immigrants, Homeland Security has announced a "comprehensive immigration enforcement strategy for the nation's interior." In 2007 alone ICE "dramatically increased penalties against employers whose hiring processes violate the law, securing fines and judgments of more than $30 million while making 863 criminal arrests and 4,077 administrative arrests.
  • Canada Commercial Real Estate - Canada is one of the largest countries in the world in terms of land area. It is made up of 10 provinces, namely Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Labrador and Prince Edward Island. Toronto is one of the major business centers in Canada. Montreal is another metropolitan area, and is also one of the culturally-rich areas in the country. Tourist destinations are scattered all over the country, especially in Ottawa and Quebec. Popular attractions in Canada include the Glacier National Park and the Edmonton Mall. Of all the sports, hockey is the country’s favorite. Several areas in Canada own NHL franchises. Based on the 2006 census, there are more than 30 million individuals residing in Canada.
  • Live And Stay In Thailand With A Passport Holder - In a recent survey of the most traveled places in the world, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country that made it to the top five, and very rightly so. Thousands of tourists from all over the world flock to the Kingdom all year round to frolic on the stunning beaches, explore the many mountains and rivers, and of course, take advantage of one of the world’s most blatant sex industries. Visits vary from a few days to a few years. Many visit on holiday and never leave, and understandably so.
  • Judicial Records - Judicial records have typically been cloaked somewhat by the practical difficulty and expense of retrieving paper records from court clerks and then copying them. Judicial records are generally open to the public for examination,inspection, and copying during regular office hours, subject to reasonable inspection restrictions to ensure the integrity of those records. Although their informational content varies widely, judicial records can be an important source for studies of judicial administration, commerce and corporate history, labor relations and union activity, immigration and ethnic groups, civil rights, state and local political activity, biography, criminology, economic studies, and the impact of federal regulatory programs. The custodian of judicial records is usually the judge of the court.
  • Everify – To Pay Or Not To Pay? What To Do If Your New-hire Doesn’t Pass Everify... - To stay compliant with the Arizona Legal Workers Act that took effect January 1st, 2008, employers have adjusted their standard operating procedures to comply with the law requiring them to verify work eligibility through the EVERIFY system. But what about when an employee has worked several hours or even days before receiving a confirmation from the electronic verification system?
  • Why Do House Prices Rise And Fall? - Ask an economist or realtor this question and he or she will reel off a long list of economic “fundamentals” like: • Supply and demand • Interest rates • Immigration • Unemployment • Economic conditions • Cost to rebuild • Availability of land • Location! Location! Location! Okay, then, in California between 1988 and 1990 house prices rose 50% in most cities.
  • How To Get In And Out Of London Via Heathrow Airport - How can you get in and out of one of the most exciting cities on Earth easily? Heathrow is a sprawling and unpleasant airport. Immigration from outside the EU can be a chore. The London transport system can be expensive. Here are a few tips to make the going easier: Let's start on the way in. You've collected your bags from the carousel, got through immigration and made it into arrivals. There are various transport options to central London; tube, black cab, mini cab, bus and train. 1.
  • Civil Engineers: Engineering A Move To Australia - Australia is a Civil Engineers dream - a continent of vast wealth and resources combined with the ever present dangers of earthquakes, cyclones, fires, floods, and droughts. These are the essential ingredients that ensure exciting challenges and innovative developments in civil engineering design. Yet there is a shortage of civil engineers which makes it difficult to meet the demands of Australia’s ever expanding economy. Australia’s large desert region and constant water shortage risk results in a need for civil engineers specialising in water engineering - especially commercial and mining.
  • Mismatched Social Security Numbers: An Employer's Dilemma - A federal district court judge from the Northern District of California ruled that the government cannot use mismatched Social Security data to root out illegal immigrants from the workforce, declaring that such enforcement actions would do 'irreparable harm to innocent workers and employers." Judge Breyer issued a preliminary injunction temporarily preventing the Department of Homeland Security from beginning a program to punish companies that do not clear up discrepancies between their workers' names and Social Security numbers within 90 days after receiving a letter from Social Security advising them of the discrepancy. What does this mean for employers?
  • The Role of a Watchdog in Texas Politics - While the slogan "Don't Mess with Texas" is a product of the state's Department of Transportation effort to clean up litter, the adage also applies to those who act as a watchdog over Texas politics. As also holds true in many other states, issues pertaining to the Texas government often fly under the radar and are either unreported or underreported by the daily newspapers and television news broadcasts. When that happens, it's up to watchdog groups and publications to shine the light on political transgressions and hot button issues that can impact Texas and the rest of the country.
  • What is the Britishness Test? - As of November 1, 2005, those who are applying for UK naturalization must pass a ‘Life in the UK test' or the Britishness Test before they could submit the application for UK citizenship. In fact, as of April 2, 2007, the same criteria have been extended to include those applying for permanent residence as well. The UK government has proposed the Britishness test to ensure that all aspiring citizens of the country are knowledgeable about the heritage and culture of UK in general. The questions in the Britishness test can be anything from UK culture, law, history, and demography, to tenets of parliamentary democracy, employment issues, shifts in youth culture and even science and technology. One must take the Britishness test just before applying for the naturalization as a British citizen, provided he/she meets all other requirements.
  • Sleeping Dogs, Politics, and Politicians - Why our Government doesn't Work - When Bob Dole was running for President, he asked the oilman T. Boone Pickens to head up his campaign in Texas. In return Pickens wanted to write the energy policy that Dole would put forward. Dole replied "Right there, on the floor, that's a sleeping dog. Politicians don't kick sleeping dogs. Bill Clinton doesn't give a damn about energy and I don't either. We're not either one of us gooona kick a sleeping dog and so energy will not be an issue in this campaign. But in case one of us stumbles over the dog, and if one of us has a problem, you will be the guy who advises me" (Chicago Tribune 7/14/08). And it hit me! That's it! That is why our political system is broken!
  • How To Become Mexicanized - Is it fair, no, not fair but ethical, to demand of immigrants to America that which we, as Americans, would not demand of ourselves when and if we were to immigrate to another country? Are we being "Double Minded Gringos" to demand certain things, if you will-requirements, of Mexicans for example, when they attempt to move to our country that we wouldn't dare demand of ourselves? Just what does it mean for an immigrant to the United States to become "Americanized?
  • Employment Law 2008 Update For Businesses & Illegal Workers - Protect you business from hefty fines or even a prison sentence by being up to date with the UK Governments January 2008 illegal worker laws. You must always protect your business. UK employers have been warned that if they take on illegal workers they could face a prison sentence and / or massive fines. That is the message from a new campaign launched by the Government to promote new rules which took effect this month.
  • Twice an Orphan - Barmy Bureaucracy or Welfare of the Child? You Judge. - Last weekend here in France an 11-year-old boy, Joris, found himself effectively orphaned for the second time. He was taken into care after his father, 34-year-old Aboubakar Coulibaly, was deported back to his native Côte d'Ivoire. Coulibaly had been granted sole custody of Joris back in March 2006 after the child's mother committed suicide.

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