PASSPORTS AND VISAS – PITFALLS TO AVOID
Posted on 6/7/2010 at 8:32:55 AM
"A passport, as I am sure you know, is a document that one shows to government officials whenever one reaches a border between countries, so the officials can learn who you are, where you were born, and how you look when photographed unflatteringly." - Lemony Snicket Here are five tips for travelling with passport: 1. Make sure that you have enough time to get a visa before you leave. The process can sometimes take quite a while, don't start it the day before you are going to leave. If you do not need a visa it may be useful to print a page from the embassy web site stating that. This gives you some proof which can be useful, especially if you plan on arriving at small border crossings which may not always be updated with the latest regulations (or who like to make a little money on the side). 2. Visas can be expensive. The price can also vary from country to country so if you plan on visiting several countries getting a visa may be cheaper once you are on the road. 3. If you are going for a visa on arrival instead of getting it in advance [more..] Posted in Travel Visa | No Comments »
If you wish to stay for studies in Australia for more than a period of 4 months, you will have to apply for an Australian student visa. One fundamental requirement for this kind of visa is that you are first expected to have applied with an Australian college, university or any other educational institution and have been accepted.
Once you have been considered for admission in a particular college, you will be issued with a confirmation of enrollment (COE) document, which will thereby act as a proof of admission during the application for the student visa.
Some Australian institutions will only issue the COE after clearing all the admission requirements including the course fees in full amount. Others will also recommend you to apply and comply with the Overseas Student Health Policy; an insurance organ that covers foreign students against health, after which a receipt is offered to act as a prove that you have complied. All these requirements will require evidence before being granted student Australian visas.
Australian student visas are classified based on the principle course of study that the applicant has selected. An assessment is conducted, which include verification of the student's country of origin and the subject area of 
With the passage of the LIFE Legalization (Legal Immigration Family Equity) Act in Dec. 2000, came the creation of several new immigration aimed at uniting families; in addition to legalizing many foreigners living in the U.S., the Act also created a new category of nonimmigrant visas specifically for the spouses and children of U.S. citizens—the K-3 and K-4, respectively. These new visa categories allow admission as a nonimmigrant in order to complete processing for permanent residence while in the U.S. A K-3 visa applicant must have a valid marriage to a U.S. citizen, be the beneficiary of a pending I-130 immediate relative petition, and seek entry to the U.S. to await approval of that petition. The U.S. citizen (USC) spouse begins the process by filing USCIS’ Form I-130. The USC spouse then files an I-129F petition together with the USCIS-issued I-130 Receipt Notice. Approval of the I-129F petition is then forwarded to the National Visa Center and the appropriate overseas American consulate. An I-129F approval is valid for four (4) months although a consular officer may revalidate the petition for an additional four months, should it expires. If the qualifying marriage took place in the U.S., 
The china visa application process can be a confusing one. Failure to apply for the right category may result in a delay or cancellation of a trip. Understanding the difference between a Chinese tourist visa and a Chinese business visa can save applicants time and trouble. All travelers to China must fill out a china visa application prior to their trip. This rule applies to all U.S. citizens and residents across the board, regardless of the nature of the trip. China visa applications can be obtained from several sources, including: * U.S. Post Offices. * Online passport processing centers. * Private passport processing outlets. * Your local Chinese embassy office. The Embassy of the People's Republic of China differentiates between a "business" trip and a "pleasure" or "tourist" trip to China. It defines "business" as a visit to conduct "an investigation, a lecture, to do business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges, short-term advanced studies or internship for a period of no more than six months." Any visitor who falls into one of these categories must apply for a Chinese business visa. A Chinese business visa is also known as an "F" class visa. The Chinese embassy defines a "pleasure" trip as 
The most importants kind of Visas in Panama are the next:
1.- Immediate Passport Program: offering Immediate Panamanian Passport.
Foreigners can be obtain immediate Panamanian Passport under the condition that they make a 5 year time deposit (certificate of deposit - "CD"), at the Banco Nacional de Panama, which earns a minimum of US$750 per month in interest income. Since interest rates fluctuate, the minimum amount generated monthly must be $750. That means the original 5 year CD deposit with the Banco Nacional de Panama will vary depending on current interest rates. The monthly interest earned from the time deposit (CD), would be deposited directly into the applicants savings account, and the applicant can withdraw the funds in the savings account at any time.
2.- Self Economic Solvency Visa: offering Permanent Residency & Passport.
The Self-Economic Solvency Visa offers three different investment options to qualify for residency status in the Republic of Panama:
Investment Option 1: Invest a minimum of US$200,000 in a two year time deposit or "certificate of deposit" or "CD", at any licensed bank in Panama.
Dependents: For each additional dependent that applies for residency under the primary applicant, the primary applicant must prove that he or she has enough income to support