The use of passport stamps to track entry and departure from countries is ending, and replaced by digital IT systems to track entry/exit.
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Hawaii sued over 14% tourist tax
11% state tax, up to 3% county tax, for a combined 14% tax on visitors staying in “transient” accommodations for less than six months.
Continue readingImmigration: DoJ threatens to withdraw citizenship of some legal immigrants
Would apply to those accused of terrorism, espionage, involved with criminal gangs, trafficking, sex offenses or violent crimes, and some types of fraud.
Continue reading“GoldCard” to offer US residency to wealthy who pay $5 million fee
Trump proposes to offer residency visas for US $5 million.
Continue readingHow many people were deported by prior Presidents?
Surprising to see which Presidents have deported those in the country illegally.
Continue readingCan U.S. citizens participate in political protests in other countries?
Can Americans participate in protests in other countries and wave U.S. flags? It depends on the country.
Continue readingMedia: Should the U.S. have open borders?
The media runs “sob stories” about those in the country without permission, often those who have a history of crime and were previously deported. This is strange.
Continue readingImmigration: Legal or illegal?
Baffling news report eludes sympathy for couple that is in the US illegally, was previously deported but returned illegally, 3 of their 4 kids also crossed the border illegally, and he’s got 3 DUI offenses. What?
Continue readingNew immigration rules in other countries may limit Americans ability to move elsewhere
Many countries are closing or restricting their residency/citizenship via investment, and restricting their right of descent immigration options for those who qualify. The window for settling abroad is closing.
Continue readingCanada to reduce temporary imported workers and international students by one-third
Canada will stop accepting as many international temporary workers and foreign students, reducing by about 1/3.
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