#child resident visa

[immigrationz]

Expert Advice for Dependent Visa: Immigration Adviser New Zealand

Trust Immigration Adviser New Zealand for professional guidance on obtaining a dependent visa. 

[inc-immigrationnewscanada]

Canada's Immigration 2025: A New Era for Family Work Permits

In a bold move that could reshape Canada’s immigration landscape, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced significant changes to the eligibility criteria for Open Work Permits (OWPs) for family members of international students and foreign workers. Effective January 21, 2025 onwards, these changes aim to align Canada’s temporary resident programs more closely with…

[kooktrash]

PSA TO POC LIVING IN THE U.S.A

you are most likely aware of the number of ICE raids that have been taking place across the country since Trump came to office. You have also heard their “agenda” of deporting violent criminals first but as you may or may not know, ICE has reportedly targeted work places, school and places of worship. Children are being ripped away from their parents. Parents from their children. sibling from sibling, I just want to make sure not only my Hispanic/latino community is staying safe but poc overall.

know your rights, I suggest carrying proof of U.S citizenship aside from driver’s license on your phone. If you aren’t a U.S citizen make sure to carry proof of visa, permit, residency status, etc. if you or someone know migrated from another country pls make sure to remain in the know on what’s going on in your city/state.

Even POC u.s citizens are being detained and profiled.

Like I said, know your rights, reach out for help, and if you are someone who would like to help look at what’s happening in your community and help those in need.

to my Latino U.S friends, we are hard working people and no one can ever tell us we aren’t. we’ve seen the struggle our family has gone through to give us a life they prayed for. we’ve been taught to be prideful for our roots and understand that we are stronger together than apart <3

if you’re interested in a good cry, watch this movie:

I watched it often as a child and it holds a deep meaning for me being a child of immigrants

there are many more amazing films and documentaries so pls watch

[mariacallous]

New Yorker Rose Girone, who celebrated her 113th birthday on Jan. 13 and was believed to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor, died on Monday morning.

The cause, according to her daughter, Reha Bennicasa, was old age.

Girone — who ran a knitting shop in Forest Hills, Queens and credits the craft as helping to save her family during the Holocaust — was, by all accounts, a remarkable person, and was well-loved in New York’s knitting community. Girone was also outspoken about her experiences during the war; she provided testimonies to The USC Shoah Foundation, the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County and others.

“Everything that’s out there is really who my mother was,” Bennicasa said, referring to the press coverage her mother received in recent years. “She was a strong lady, resilient. She made the best of terrible situations. She was very level-headed, very commonsensical. There was nothing I couldn’t bring to her to help me solve — ever — from childhood on. She was just a terrific lady… and I don’t know, when God made her, they broke mold.”

Born in Janov, Poland in 1912, Girone’s family settled in Hamburg, Germany, where they ran a theatrical costume shop. In 1938, Girone (née Raubvogel) married Julius Mannheim in an arranged marriage; later that year, the couple moved to Breslau, Germany (now Wroclaw, Poland), just as Kristallnacht launched waves of violence against Germany’s Jews. Mannheim was arrested and sent to the Buchenwald concentration camp and Girone, eight months pregnant, fled the city to stay out of harm’s way.

In 1939, Girone jumped at a chance to leave Nazi Germany: A cousin sent her a paper he said was a visa, written in Chinese. Shanghai was one of the last open ports in the world; Girone presented the visa to the Nazi authorities and was able to get Mannheim released from Buchenwald.

“They let my father out with the proviso that we pay them and get out of the country within six weeks, and so we did,” Bennicasa, now 86, told New York Jewish Week writer Tanya Singer in 2022.

Conditions in the Chinese city were difficult for the Jewish refugees, but Girone — who had learned to knit from an aunt as a child and took to it immediately — was able to find wool and knit clothes for her baby girl. Soon enough, an entrepreneurial Viennese Jewish man saw her creations and helped her sell her work and taught her about business.

The money Girone earned from selling her wares to an upscale Shanghai store provided much-needed income for her family. In 1947, when the family was granted a visa for the United States, knitting again played a crucial role in the family’s well-being: Each person was only permitted to leave China with $10, but Girone hid $80 cash inside buttons on her hand-knit sweaters.

They family traveled by ship to San Francisco and ultimately ended up in New York, where they were reunited with Girone’s mother, brother and grandmother, who had all survived the war.

Girone and Mannheim divorced and, in 1968, she met and married Jack Girone. They moved to Whitestone, Queens, where she thrived as a knitting teacher. Soon, she and a partner opened a knitting shop in Rego Park, Queens; they later expanded to a second location in Forest Hills. The partners later split and Girone became the sole owner of Rose’s Knitting Studio on Austin Street.

“Mother was pretty proud of all her designs,” Bennicasa told the New York Jewish Week in 2022. “People would bring ads from Vogue and the like and say they wanted something just like this particular picture. Some with intricate patterns, Mother would sit, figure it out, lots of times with graph paper. She loved it.”

In 1980, at 68, Girone sold her business — but she never stopped knitting.

According to the Long Island Herald, following the death of her husband, Girone lived alone at her apartment in Beechhurst, Queens until she was 103. After breaking her hip three years ago, Girone relocated to Belair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in North Bellmore, which is close to Bennicasa and her daughter, Gina, who survive her.

As Girone told the Herald on her 113th birthday, “the secret to a long, healthy life is simple: Live every day with a purpose, have amazing children, and eat lots of dark chocolate.”

“She just was a terrific lady,” Bennicasa told the New York Jewish Week on Monday. “There was nothing that was too hard for her to think about doing. She was just great.”

She added, “We have an awful lot of people who thought that she was everybody’s Oma,” said Bennicasa, using the German word for grandma.

[saintmeghanmarkle]

Here is some hot tea...As always take with a grain of salt. by u/Meegainnyc

Here is some hot tea...As always take with a grain of salt.

I made it text for ease of reading and thanks OP for the scoop! 🧂

THE VIEW FROM THE U.K. I count two Royal reporters as friends. The private view in the U.K. is this:

1. ⁠The Palaces (that is, the institutional faces of the Royal Family) are content that the facts surrounding the Markles slowly but surely come into the public domain with as little "push" as possible from the Palaces. A slow revelation of the facts is considered more powerful and comprehensively final that big leaks which the Markles can counter

2. ⁠The Press in the U.K. is staffed by anti-Monarchists who receive their story feeds from the Markles and play them off against the formal releases to the Royal Rota in the U.K. and elsewher

3. ⁠Archie certainly exists - or, at the very least, a child represented to the Late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh as Archie.

4. ⁠The Late Queen never visited Frogmore Cottage in 2022 and never met any child represented as the daughter of the Markles. She said as too I'll to make such a journey. There is no diary evidence of any meeting whatsoever

5. ⁠The Palaces and the Royal Family collectively are determined never to meet or be in the same place as the Markle woman

6. ⁠The Markle woman's husband is very subtly discouraged from setting foot on any Royal property until he is rid of his for-now wife

7. ⁠The REAL crisis for the Markle woman's husband is a looming tax crunch. By 6 April 2026 he will be non-resident for U.K. tax purposes to the extent that he can return to the U.K. and not pay tax on his American earnings here in the U.K. Alas, he will run out of money before then and the only way he will get any more is if he takes up residence (tax residence) here in the U.K. in order to receive his bequests from Diana/Queen Mother. They CANNIT be paid to an overseas tax resident. Thank you so much this insight. This couple are in a pickle aren't they? Here in the US, in focus is the dodgy business Archewell and it's misappropriating funds & Tax, as well as the other stuff that I have talked about with the US government, if people have been paying attention. There is a reason why the visa info is on hold, but I won't get into right now aside from saying that it is not good, if it turns out to be true. We will have news soon and it most likely be broken by an independent Journalist, international news, and or YouTuber as MSM outlets here in the US will not cover it to avoid diplomacy issues with the UK, and drawing attention of Russia & China for use in foreign propaganda. It's safe to say there are crisis on both sides of the pond looming. These two have made a mess and no doubt Meghan will throw Harry under the bus to save herself when the time comes. James Holt is a fool for taking the liability for Archewell finances as it is only a matter of time before he is called into question.

https://ift.tt/Ud5VeOu post link: https://ift.tt/slMr4Py author: Meegainnyc submitted: May 30, 2024 at 02:05PM via SaintMeghanMarkle on Reddit disclaimer: all views + opinions expressed by the author of this post, as well as any comments and reblogs, are solely the author's own; they do not necessarily reflect the views of the administrator of this Tumblr blog. For entertainment only.

[aeolianblues]

FYI his stupid birthright citizenship ‘control’ laws will target ‘legal’ migration too. Right wing voters like to say ‘well we’re not unreasonable, we don’t oppose legal migration’ but that’s gone. If you’re a worker or a student on a visa (and many workers will, in fact, be on visas for a long time, a decade even, because the American system for residence—a ‘green card’—is so long that people have been in queue for years), your children born in the US will not be citizens anymore under Trump’s executive order. A child born and raised in the United States, having known no other home, is not going to be a US citizen. This is something that had been protected for decades— one of the requirements to running for president in fact is being a born citizen. Will that also change now, if people fucking born in the United States cannot be citizens of their own country?

I don’t trust right wingers one bit. ‘Oh you’re so unreasonable, you’re so paranoid’, they’ll never acknowledge that this is what republicans meant to do all along. Blur the lines between ‘legal’ and “illegal”. Make it so vague that of course people left to draw their own conclusions will go ‘not white = illegal’. They’ll never claim knowledge of what they’ve done. They’ll never stick to their word and rally to protect ‘legal’ migration, no. That goes against their milk-white christofascist panacea, doesn’t it? It’s just a bonus if everyone else suffers too.

Fight like hell for every child. Fight for every single one like they’re your own. There are no lost causes. There are no children worth leaving behind. There are no ‘illegals’ if you know what’s good for you.

[beardedmrbean]

Opposing protests took place in the southern German city of Munich on Sunday following a deadly car-ramming attack that killed two people and rekindled a debate on deportations just days before a nationwide election.

On Thursday, a 24-year-old Afghan national drove a car into a trade union demonstration in Munich, injuring at least 39 people, some seriously. A 37-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter died on Saturday as a result of their injuries.

Investigators in the state of Bavaria currently assume that the crime had an Islamist motive, based on statements made by the driver after his arrest.

The far-right anti-migrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) staged a vigil on Munich's central square Königsplatz on Sunday, a few hundred metres from the scene of the attack.

Those opposed to exploiting the attack for political purposes held their own demonstration opposite the AfD gathering. Police put the number attending the AfD vigil at 70, and the demonstration at 600.

Around 50 counter-protesters formed a human chain to prevent AfD supporters from laying flowers at the site of the attack, police said.

Footage showed police then using force on several people, as witnesses also reported. Police said they briefly detained eight people for offences against a ban on wearing masks and an attempt to cause bodily harm to police officers.

In a statement published by the Munich authorities on their official website earlier on Sunday, the family of the woman and child had appealed for the attack not to be used to foment hatred.

"Amel was a person who worked for justice," the statement said, emphasizing that she had been active in seeking rights for workers and in promoting solidarity and equality.

Amel, who was born in Algeria and came to Germany at the age of 4, had been opposed to xenophobia and had wanted to pass these values on to her daughter, Hafsa, the statement said.

Bavarian premier calls for negotiations with Taliban on deportations

The political debate in the aftermath of the attack centred on the issue of deportations, with Bavarian Premier Markus Söder calling for immediate negotiations with the Taliban on deportation flights to Afghanistan.

"A flight is needed every week," Söder told the Sunday edition of Germany's Bild newspaper. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Interior Minister Nancy Faeser should speak directly to the Taliban about deportation flights from Monday, he said.

Söder said there are almost 2,000 Afghans in the state of Bavaria alone who are required to leave Germany. Almost 200 of them are serious offenders, he added.

"Afghans obliged to leave the country must do so quickly, and the issuance of new visas [for Afghans] must be stopped for the foreseeable future," the conservative premier said.

"First Aschaffenburg, now Munich: Enough is enough. Germany needs an emergency plan for Afghanistan," he said, referring to another attack committed by an Afghan national in a different Bavarian city in January, which left two people dead.

According to the authorities, the alleged perpetrator of the attack in Munich was legally resident in Germany.

A court judgement rejecting his asylum application from October 2020 showed that he is said to have lied about his escape story. However, Munich city issued a toleration decision in April 2021 and granted the man a residence permit in October of the same year.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday said the man will be deported after serving his sentence. "Anyone who does something like this must expect the harshest penalties," he said.

The first deportation flight from Germany to Afghanistan since the Taliban took power three years ago took place in August 2024. It transported 28 convicted criminals who had received deportation orders back to their home country.

Faeser emphasized after the attack in Munich that deportations to Afghanistan would continue. However, such flights are difficult to implement as they require cooperation with the Taliban, either directly or indirectly via neighbouring countries.

The Taliban expressed openness to cooperating on deportations in the wake of the attack in Munich, but demanded a consular presence in Germany in return. "We have shown our willingness to resume consular services for Afghans in Germany that cover all aspects of migration," Taliban Foreign Ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi told dpa.

Critics have warned in the past against such talks with the Islamist Taliban, which is isolated internationally. The Taliban could benefit from deportations by using them as an opportunity to work with a Western state, they warn.

Parliamentary committee to hold special session

The internal affairs committee of the German Bundestag, or lower house of parliament, is planning to hold a special session this week to find out more about the background to the attack and the ongoing investigation.

The meeting is expected to be held on Wednesday, according to members of the committee, but the time has not yet been set.

The leaders of the parliamentary groups received initial information about the case in a telephone conference from the Interior Ministry.

"Despite the perpetrator's statement during the interrogation, the question of motive remains the focus of attention," Martina Renner, an expert on domestic policy from The Left party, said.

Due to the particular significance of the case, the Federal Prosecutor General has taken over the investigation.

[thailandvisaa]

Thailand Permanent Residency

Thailand’s Permanent Residency (PR) program allows foreigners to live permanently in the country without requiring a visa. PR status provides significant benefits, including long-term stability, ease of travel, and access to certain privileges. Governed by the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979), obtaining PR requires meeting stringent qualifications and undergoing a detailed application process.

1. Benefits of Permanent Residency in Thailand

No Visa Renewal:

PR holders are exempt from the need to renew visas or perform 90-day reporting.

Work Privileges:

Allows holders to be listed as directors of Thai companies and work without requiring a work permit.

Property Ownership:

While direct land ownership remains restricted, PR holders can own condominium units in their name.

Family Support:

Makes it easier to apply for non-immigrant visas for family members.

Pathway to Citizenship:

PR is a prerequisite for applying for Thai citizenship.

2. Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:

Employment-Based:

Must have held a Thai work permit for at least 3 consecutive years.

Must be employed in Thailand at the time of application, earning a minimum of 80,000 THB/month or filing an annual income tax return for at least 100,000 THB/year.

Investment-Based:

Invest a minimum of 10 million THB in a Thai company, government bonds, or condominium property.

Family-Based:

Be a spouse, parent, or child of a Thai citizen or PR holder.

Experts and Academics:

Individuals with exceptional skills or expertise beneficial to Thailand.

Other Special Cases:

Applicants in special categories, such as retirees meeting specific financial criteria, may qualify.

3. Application Process

3.1 Submission Period

Applications are accepted annually, typically between October and December.

3.2 Required Documentation

Key documents include:

Passport with a valid non-immigrant visa.

Work permit (for employment-based applications).

Evidence of income, tax returns, and financial statements.

Proof of family relationship (for family-based applications).

Police clearance certificates.

3.3 Interview and Language Test

Applicants must attend an interview with immigration officials, during which basic Thai language proficiency is assessed.

3.4 Approval Process

Applications are reviewed by the Immigration Commission and require approval from the Minister of Interior.

The entire process can take 6–12 months.

4. Annual Quota and Fees

Quota:

The number of PR approvals is limited to 100 applicants per nationality per year.

Fees:

Application Fee: 7,600 THB.

Approval Fee: 191,400 THB (or 95,700 THB for spouses/children of Thai citizens).

5. Maintaining PR Status

Re-Entry Permits:

PR holders must obtain a re-entry permit if traveling outside Thailand to maintain their status.

Residency Certificate:

PR holders are issued a Certificate of Residence, which must be renewed annually.

Reporting:

Notify local immigration if relocating within Thailand.

6. Challenges and Considerations

Stringent Requirements:

The financial and employment criteria are demanding, especially for individuals without long-term commitments in Thailand.

Limited Quota:

The nationality-based cap restricts the number of successful applicants.

Processing Time:

Approval delays are common, requiring patience and thorough preparation.

Conclusion

Permanent Residency in Thailand offers a stable and attractive option for foreigners looking to establish long-term roots in the country. While the application process is rigorous, the benefits, including visa-free living and expanded opportunities, make it a worthwhile endeavor for eligible individuals. Consulting with experienced legal professionals is essential to navigate the complexities and ensure a successful application.

[thailandlawyers]

Thailand Permanent Residency

The Thailand Permanent Residency (PR) Visa offers foreigners the opportunity to live indefinitely in Thailand without the need for frequent visa renewals or re-entry permits. PR status is particularly beneficial for those intending to establish long-term roots in the country, whether for personal, professional, or business reasons.

1. Benefits of Permanent Residency

Indefinite Stay:

PR holders can reside in Thailand without applying for annual visa extensions.

Work and Business Advantages:

PR holders can apply for a work permit with fewer restrictions and register companies more easily.

Family Sponsorship:

The visa allows holders to sponsor their non-Thai family members for visas.

Pathway to Citizenship:

PR status is a prerequisite for applying for Thai citizenship after maintaining residency for at least five years.

Property Ownership:

PR holders can legally own condominium units in their own name without restrictions.

Streamlined Re-Entry:

No need for re-entry permits, ensuring hassle-free international travel.

2. Eligibility Requirements

General Criteria

Applicants must meet specific qualifications under one of these categories:

Investment:

Minimum investment of 10 million THB in Thai assets such as real estate, government bonds, or local businesses.

Employment:

Valid work permit for at least 3 consecutive years.

Employment with the same company for at least 1 year prior to applying.

Annual income of 80,000 THB or tax records showing a combined income of 100,000 THB for two years.

Family Relationship:

Spouse, parent, or child of a Thai citizen.

Expertise or Humanitarian Grounds:

Significant contributions to Thailand in areas like science, education, or culture.

3. Application Process

Step 1: Timing

Applications are generally accepted between October and December each year.

Step 2: Required Documents

Passport with a valid long-term visa.

Marriage or birth certificates for family-based applications.

Financial and tax records for employment or investment categories.

Police clearance certificate and medical report.

Step 3: Submission

Applicants must submit their application to the Immigration Bureau in Thailand, along with the required fees.

Step 4: Interview

Applicants undergo an interview process, which may include a test of basic Thai language proficiency.

Step 5: Approval

Applications are reviewed by the Immigration Bureau and the Ministry of Interior. Processing can take up to 1 year.

4. Costs Associated with Permanent Residency

Application Fee:

7,600 THB, non-refundable.

Issuance Fee:

191,400 THB for non-family-based applicants.

95,700 THB for family-based applicants.

5. Responsibilities of PR Holders

Annual Reporting:

PR holders must report their residential address annually at the Immigration Bureau.

Adherence to Laws:

Compliance with Thai laws and regulations is mandatory to retain PR status.

Re-Entry Permits:

Although not required for PR holders, keeping updated records at immigration is recommended for international travel.

6. Pathway to Citizenship

Permanent residency is the first step toward applying for Thai citizenship, which involves additional criteria, including:

Holding PR for a minimum of 5 years.

Demonstrating fluency in Thai.

Passing tests and interviews conducted by Thai authorities.

Conclusion

The Thailand Permanent Residency Visa provides long-term stability and numerous benefits for foreigners seeking to integrate into Thai society. While the process requires careful preparation and patience, the rewards—such as indefinite stay, simplified work processes, and potential citizenship—make it an appealing choice for eligible applicants. Engaging professional legal advice can further streamline the process and ensure compliance with Thai regulations.

[palmtreepalmtree]

It is so frustrating that the LA Times does not have a gift article option, because this article is an incredible snapshot of the U.S. immigration system from the immigrants' perspective. Everyone should read this.

We live in a country where so many people are living half-lives, lives of deep uncertainty, instability, and fear. Their lives are paralyzed. Every story told in this article is a story I have encountered time and time again.

In the (too) many years I have been working in immigration law, it always stuns me how little American citizens understand about the process and what it takes to become a legal resident here. A friend once said to me, totally sincerely, that before he had met me he thought that the only thing keeping undocumented immigrants from becoming legal was that they didn't want to fill out the paperwork and pay a fee.

In reality, the U.S. immigration system is a sprawling network of laws that have been built one on top of the other to create a labyrinthine process that takes years to navigate and is impossible without expensive legal assistance.

Here is a snapshot of the process from the article:

The U.S. caps the number of permanent employment-based immigrants at 140,000 annually, with no more than 7% allowed from any one country. As a result, people in countries with large numbers of applicants could wait a lifetime. The wait for an employment-based green card for residents of India is 134 years, according to Cato’s estimate, based on government data. A U.S. citizen who wants legal permission for their married adult child to immigrate to the U.S. from Mexico would have to wait 160 years at the current rate of approval.

One of the more recent developments I have observed since the Trump administration is a growing fear among people who have already successfully navigated the process that their status--even among naturalized citizens--continues to be perilous and liable to be snatched away at any given moment.

And this has a real impact on our communities - on our ability to enforce the laws that are supposed to make all of us safe and successful.

About 4 in 10 poll respondents said they had avoided things like talking to the police, applying for a job or traveling out of fear of drawing attention to their status or the status of someone in their family.

I could go on and on about this. I don't have all the solutions, but I would say a good start would be to at least double the number of immigrant visas available annually in all categories. The very least we can do is to stop artificially throttling the process.

The immigrants are already here. They are contributing to our society in enormous ways. They are our colleagues and classmates. They are our neighbors. There is no reason not to give them the true freedom that we all enjoy and take for granted.

[immigrationz]

Simplify Your Child Resident Visa Application with Immigration Adviser New Zealand

Trust Immigration Adviser New Zealand to guide you through the child resident visa process effortlessly. https://nzimmigration.info/residence-visa/child-visa/

[transmisandrys]

So far with Trump’s presidency:

He said he would take over Gaza and that Palestinians “should leave,” trying to displace over one million survivors of Israel’s ongoing genocide.

Designate an “invasion across the southern border of the United States,” a move that triggers certain executive branch powers so, Trump says, his Cabinet “shall take appropriate action to repel, repatriate or remove any alien engaged in the invasion.”

Allow U.S. military service members to act as immigration and border enforcement officers as part of Trump’s promised mass deportation program. Trump’s order covers the Ready Reserve and National Guard, military property that could be used as detention space, ground and air transport vehicles and “other logistics services in support of civilian-controlled law enforcement operations.” The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 has historically limited use of military personnel in domestic law enforcement actions. Trump’s orders frame migrant flow as a national security threat, which he reasons justifies his military orders as commander in chief.

Stop refugee arrivals and suspend the U.S. Refugee Admission Program effective Jan. 27, 2025, pending a 90-day review and recommendations from Homeland Security, the State Department and others.

Redefine birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. A Trump order asserts that a child born in the U.S. is not a citizen if 1) the mother does not have legal immigration status or is in the country legally but only temporarily and 2) the father is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The order forbids U.S. agencies from issuing any document recognizing such a child as a citizen or accept any state document recognizing citizenship.

Prioritize continued construction of a wall and “other barriers” along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Repeal a Biden order requiring planning for the effects of climate change on world migration patterns.

Withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement, which committed nations to pursue policies limiting carbon emissions that cause climate change. The order blocks transfer of U.S. funds previously obligated to the International Climate Finance Plan

Deny a pending U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service request to create an indigenous sacred site within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Roll back other Biden era limits or regulations on fossil fuel extraction on federal lands.

Give executive branch departments and agencies 60 days to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs, including all “chief diversity officer” jobs, “equity action plans” and “environmental justice” positions. Require departments and agencies to give the White House Office of Management and Budget an accounting of previous DEI efforts, including names of relevant DEI contractors and DEI grant recipients. Terminate a 60-year-old executive order setting anti-discrimination requirements for government agencies and contractors.

Repeal several Biden-era directives on racial and ethnic equity and LGBTQ rights. They included orders intending to ensure equitable distribution of federal money based on the 2020 census; preventing government discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation and specifically encouraging inclusion in school settings; White House educational initiatives for Native Americans, Hispanics and Black Americans; and an order expressly allowing transgender persons to serve in the military.

Require that the U.S. government recognize two genders only – male and female – on passports, visas, Global Entry cards and all other forms and documents, and in all programs and communications.

Mandate that all federal civil rights law and labor law be interpreted and enforced with the understanding that “‘sex’ is not a synonym for and does not include the concept of ‘gender identity.’”

Repeal Biden directives intended to make it easier to enroll in Medicaid services, secure insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act and lower prescription drug costs. The Trump action, however, does not actually repeal the Biden-era $35 monthly cap on insulin, Medicare’s $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap on prescription drugs or Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug pricing. Those policies remain enforced by federal statutes passed by Congress.

Repeal multiple Biden orders and directives on COVID-19.

Withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization, direct the White House Office of Management and Budget to stop future transfers of U.S. money to WHO and order the secretary of state to end negotiations on the WHO Pandemic Agreement.

Direct the attorney general to explore whether 37 federal prisoners who had death sentences commuted to life imprisonment by Biden can be charged and tried with capital crimes in state courts.

Direct the attorney general to “take all necessary and lawful action” to supply states with adequate drugs to carry out lethal injection.

In a symbolic gesture, direct the attorney general to “encourage state attorneys general and district attorneys” to pursue the death penalty in all possible cases.

Attempted to overturn the birthright of Native Americans in the United States.

There is so much more. His presidency is a controversial and tumultuous one, and that is being kind. He is a danger to the sanctity of the American People, and especially to: transgender Americans, Latino-Americans, inmates, disabled Americans, Palestinians, and Native Americans.

[etauk072]

UK Visa Types: A Complete Guide

Introduction

The UK offers a range of visas for travelers with different purposes, from tourism and business to study and long-term residency. Understanding UK visa types can help you determine which visa suits your needs, making the application process easier and faster. This guide outlines the various types of UK visas, eligibility requirements, and key details for each category.

UK Visa Categories

The main categories of UK visas include:

Visitor Visas

Tourist Visa: For those visiting the UK for tourism and leisure.

Business Visa: For attending meetings, conferences, or short-term business engagements.

Family Visit Visa: For visiting family members residing in the UK.

Short-Term Study Visa: For short courses or English language studies.

Eligibility: Proof of financial stability, purpose of visit, and ties to home country.

Duration: Generally, allows stays up to 6 months.

Work Visas

Skilled Worker Visa: For qualified professionals with a job offer from a UK employer.

Health and Care Worker Visa: For healthcare professionals filling roles in the NHS or care sector.

Temporary Worker Visa (Tier 5): For short-term work, including charity, creative, and religious workers.

Eligibility: Job offer, certificate of sponsorship, and minimum salary threshold.

Duration: Varies from 1 to 5 years, with potential for renewal or permanent residency.

Student Visas

Student Visa (Tier 4): For full-time studies at recognized UK institutions.

Child Student Visa: For minors (4–17) attending independent schools in the UK.

Short-Term Study Visa: For courses up to 11 months.

Eligibility: Acceptance at an accredited institution, proof of funds, and English language skills.

Duration: Based on the length of the course, typically up to 5 years for higher education.

Family Visas

Spouse or Partner Visa: For partners of UK citizens or permanent residents.

Parent Visa: For parents of dependent children living in the UK.

Child Dependent Visa: For children of individuals residing in the UK.

Eligibility: Proof of relationship, financial stability, and accommodation.

Duration: Usually up to 2.5 years, with options to renew.

Settlement and Long-Term Residency Visas

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): For those who have resided in the UK long-term.

Ancestry Visa: For Commonwealth citizens with UK ancestry.

Eligibility: Long-term residency, financial independence, and knowledge of life in the UK.

Duration: Permanent residency status, leading to UK citizenship eligibility.

Special and Temporary Visas

Start-up and Innovator Visas: For entrepreneurs looking to start a business in the UK.

Graduate Visa: For students who have completed a degree in the UK and wish to stay to work.

Youth Mobility Scheme Visa (Tier 5): For young people (18-30) from select countries.

Eligibility: Requirements vary by program, including age, funding, and business plans.

Duration: Generally 2 years, with options for renewal or transition to other visa types.

Choosing the Right Visa Type for Your Needs

To determine which visa suits your needs, consider the following:

Purpose of Visit: Is it for work, study, tourism, or family purposes?

Duration of Stay: Short-term visas are ideal for brief visits, while long-term visas are for those planning an extended stay.

Eligibility Criteria: Each visa has specific requirements, including financial stability, sponsorship, and proof of purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions About UK Visa Types

1. Can I switch between UK visa types? Some visas allow switching within the UK, such as moving from a Student Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa. Check individual visa guidelines.

2. What is the processing time for UK visas? Processing times vary by visa type, typically from 3 weeks for visitor visas to several months for settlement visas.

3. Do I need a visa to transit through the UK? Some travelers need a UK Transit Visa if passing through UK airports. Eligibility depends on nationality and travel itinerary.

Conclusion

Understanding UK visa types is crucial for a smooth application process. Whether you’re visiting for a short stay or planning to settle, knowing the right visa type ensures you’re well-prepared. For more detailed information, refer to the official UK government website or consult an immigration advisor.

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RP Anyone?

Interested in some roleplays. I'm mostly into sports anime, but there's a few others I'd be interested in as well. I'm a 30 y/o M (ftm), so please be at least 21+. I've got about fifteen years of RP experience, but that doesn't mean I'm an expert or write these super long posts. Characters are aged up to legal adults (so college on)

Post lengths range from a couple lines to a paragraph or two (give or take). Some posts may be longer, but I'm by no means a novella writer. And despite the fact that English is my first language (and only), sometimes my English and Grammar skills lack.

I personally write OC's, and am happy to write with well fleshed OC's as well, so long as they're not overpowered. You can also write as canon characters as well, either is fine with me!

RP's I'd possibly be interested in are as follows. I'll also give brief info on each OC. Keep in mind MOST my Oc's typically hail from outside of Japan (transfer students turned permanent resident or on student visa, or just live outside of Japan). Many also have some form of health issue/disability, but they DO NOT have to, as their character does not revolve around it. There are a tiny handful of exceptions to this however. They're also all gay.

Health issues will be marked with (HI) and can be discussed in private.

Free!: One OC, Samuel Anderson (HI), a backstroke swimmer from Brisbane, Australia. His ears are deformed and lives with severe hearing loss, though has hearing aids that makes it manageable. He does have a bit of a dark past that has made his career as a swimmer complicated. (I'm caught up with this series except for the last two "episodes")

My Hero Academia: Two Oc's. Keiji Okada and Kaito Amari. Keiji can melt into shadows taking small loads with him (and people for VERY short periods of time), and Kaito is a double amputee who can transform into a white wolf. (Caught up with the Anime)

Haikyuu: Three Oc's: Morgan Lewis, who hails from Ireland. Adopted into his family and has setter and middle blocker skills. Morgan also suffers with some mental issues, nothing super drastic that isn't being managed.

James O'Malley, who hails from England and has middle blocker skills. He stutters. He can sing perfectly fine (and is quite good at it), but he can't get a full spoken sentence out without it taking a bit. Communicates via texts / notepad mostly. Does know sign language.

Kegan Williams, who hails from Alaska, USA. This is a FtM character who doesn't play past high school due to their gender identity and the complications that come with it. He specializes as a setter however. He suffers with a lot of gender dysphoria. (I'm not caught up with this series in either format, but spoilers are AoK!)

86: Eighty Six: Kyoji Natsumo "FrostWind". San Magnolia 86 Soldier who serves as a mechanic for the Spearhead Squadron. Covered in burn scars and is missing his right leg from a mission prior to arriving at Spearhead. Very quiet and doesn't really socialize. (Caught up with the anime, up to volume eight or nine I believe for the Light Novel)

Soul Eater: Lukas Jorgenson, a Meister. Honestly he's not really into it, but his parents made him attend the academy. He specializes in long weapons such as spears. (Caught up with the original Anime, but not the spin off or the manga)

Yuri on Ice: Antoine "Anthony" Dubois, a blind skater from Canada. He travels with his sister who competes professionally. He himself can skate but it's not at a competitive level.

Andy Davis, a professional skater from Australia. Not a big name and honestly doesn't really touch the skill level required for the Grand Prix, but it doesn't stop him from trying. (Caught up on this series)

Fruits Basket: Ufuru Sohma, a next gen OC (year of the dog), or could just be a family member. (100% caught up on this series)

Harry Potter: Shane Morris. Distant relative of Newt Scamander, though doesn't know it as he's the child of a child of a squib and a muggle. Very skilled with magical creatures.

Percy Jackson: Alex O'Connor, son of Apollo and an irish woman who moved to Montana to live with her husband on a ranch.

Morgan Hofler, son of Athena and a university professor. (seen the movies, read all the books except for the second and onward of the new college series for Percy Jackson. Have not seen past meeting Medusa on the TV series)

Pokemon: Jack Reeve, a Pokemon trainer from the Alolan Region. Specializes in Canine Type Pokemon. (I've played all the games and seen all the TV series.)

I also have some non series related OC's

Lance Neilson, an AKC Dog Show/Field Handler specializing in Brittanys.

Jackson Matthews, a College student aiming to be a vet.

Caleb Mitchell, a Horse Jockey.

Peter Kramer, a German College Student who was a competitive diver until an accident took the use of his legs.

Lt. Franklin "Troller" Marshall, a Navy Fighter Pilot.

and Taylor Martin, a Rodeo Bulldogger.

If anyone's interested, please send me a message! I RP on Discord, but would like to chat here first to make sure we're on the same page, first.

[marta-bee]

This is the so-called birthright citizenship executive order. It's actually a little narrower and broader than that term at the same time, and (much as I hate to admit it), it's actually pretty cleverly structured, which just makes it that much more dangerous.

(To be clear: I'm not a lawyer, just someone who's read a bit about these things on the internet and tries to think them through logically. If you think you might be affected, get a real one.)

Birthright citizenship is the idea that, if you're born in America, you're automatically a U.S. citizen. It doesn't matter if your parents are undocumented or if you leave the country days after being born, you're a U.S. citizen for life. It's also extremely well documented both in the U.S. Constitution, particularly the Fourteenth Amendment, and in a series of SCOTUS decisions (because: racism). So what exactly is Trump going on about here?

Option #1: It's a cheap shot to make his base happy and say he kept his promise. Or option #2: he thinks the current SCOTUS is his to command and expects them to ignore their own precedent and say the Constitution doesn't mean what it clearly does. I wouldn't put it past him or them, but this EO is structured pretty peculiarly, and I'm not sure that's an accident.

The Fourteenth Amendment actually says "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State in which they reside," and it's that "and subject to the jurisdiction thereof" bit that usually gets conservatives all hot and bothered. They argue if someone doesn't have a legal right to be here how could they possibly be under US jurisdiction?

But if you commit a crime in the US, even if you're an undocumented immigrant, they still send you to jail, and the same Constitutional protections (right to a lawyer, right against warrantless searches, etc.) still apply. What this clause is pointing to (per the analysis at congress.gov) are people who fall under another country's sovereignty. A child of another country's ambassador, say, or if his parents were "alien enemies in hostile occupation," like an invading foreign military. Members of independent Native American tries once fell in that category, too, though that changed under Elk v. Wilkins in the late 1800s. The point is they all fall under another nation's sovereignty. This is also why diplomats usually can't be prosecuted for violating American law, even compelled to pay parking tickets. Or at an international level (& here I remind you, I'm an interested student but not an actual lawyer, etc.), why a Russian soldier in Ukraine probably couldn't be prosecuted for violating Ukraine civil law (though violations of international law might be different).

So, getting back to Trump's executive order. The EO describes the 14th Amendment as a repudiation of Dred Scott (true, as far as I know), so only meant to grant citizenship to African-Americans (ehhh...; see US v. Wong Kim Ark, for instance). It claims this means people born in the US but whose parents aren't here legally, or even if their parents are on temporary visas or other temporary permissions, don't qualify for birthright citizenship (double ehhh). And importantly, it only applies to people born here in the future.

Remember that Trump's described the situation at the Mexico border as an invasion. I think that's in one of his EO's, certainly it's all over his rhetoric, and not just immigration through Mexico. And remember that invading foreign military don't qualify as "subject to the jurisdiction thereof."

Whenever I hear this EO discussed on the news, it's always in the context of Trump either not understanding the amendment or hoping SCOTUS will abandon their own precedent. And as I said, that's not impossible. It would also be quite the legal jump and wildly unpopular, so if you think anyone on the court is concerned about their perceived legitimacy might think twice about baldly doing that. They'd probably want a justification of some sort, even if it's a fig-leaf.

But if the president is labelling the parents as part of a foreign invasion, and the child's born to them during the time they're acting as foreign invaders? That strikes me as one hell of a fig-leaf. And I don't want to panic, much less give the MAGA legal team any ideas. But if SCOTUS agrees and all Trump or the current president has to do is keep describing immigrants as an invasion? That's rather terrifying.

& I didn't even talk about how this applies not just to undocumented immigrants but people here legally, but temporarily. Just thinking about that has me all kinds of upset, so I'm not going to go there. But this EO sucks muchly on that point, too.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California woman was sentenced Monday to more than 3 years in prison in a long-running case over a business that helped pregnant Chinese women travel to the United States to deliver babies who automatically became American citizens.

U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner gave Phoebe Dong a 41-month sentence and ordered her immediately taken into custody from his federal court in Los Angeles. Dong and her husband were convicted in September of conspiracy and money laundering through their company, USA Happy Baby.

The sentencing came as birthright citizenship has been thrust into the spotlight in the United States with the return of President Donald Trump to the White House. Since taking office, Trump issued an executive order to narrow the definition of birthright citizenship, a move quickly blocked by a federal judge who called it “blatantly unconstitutional.”

Dong and her husband, Michael Liu, were among more than a dozen people charged in an Obama-era crackdown on so-called “birth tourism” schemes that helped Chinese women hide their pregnancies while traveling to the United States to give birth. Such businesses have long operated in various states catering to people from China, Russia, Nigeria and elsewhere.

Under the 14th Amendment, any child born in the United States is an American citizen. Many have seen these trips as a way to help their children secure a U.S. college education and a better future — especially since the tourists themselves can apply for permanent residency once the children turn 21.

During her sentencing hearing, Dong wiped away tears as she recalled growing up without siblings due to China’s strict “ one-child ” policy and told the court that the Chinese government forced her mother to have an abortion. Moving to the United States was challenging, she said, but Dong grew hopeful after having children of her own and saw she could help Chinese women who want to have additional children in California.

“I don’t want to lose my kids,” she told the court. “I hope you can give me fair judgment. I will take all my responsibility.”

Federal prosecutors sought a more than five year sentence for Dong and argued that she and Liu helped more than 100 pregnant Chinese women travel to the United States. They said the pair worked with others to coach women on how to trick customs officials by flying into airports believed to be more lax while wearing loose-fitting clothing to hide their pregnancies.

“For tens of thousands of dollars each, defendant helped her numerous customers deceive U.S. authorities and buy U.S. citizenship for their children,” prosecutors said in court filings. They declined to comment after the sentencing.

In December, Liu was also sentenced to 41 months in prison. Dong's lawyer, John McNicholas, asked that she be allowed to serve her term after Liu completes his sentence because of their three children. The youngest is 13.

Federal prosecutor Kevin Fu agreed to the delay but Klausner refused and had her taken into custody immediately. Dong removed a necklace and gave it to a family member before she was led away.

The USA Happy Baby case was part of a broader probe into businesses that helped Chinese women travel to give birth in California. The operator of another business is believed to have fled to China, McNicholas wrote in court filings, while another was sentenced in 2019 to 10 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy and visa fraud for running the company known as “ You Win USA.”

McNicholas said he feels Dong was given a much longer sentence because the government and Klausner blame her for the babies that were born U.S. citizens. That, he said, is unrelated to the allegations that she and Liu helped women travel to the United States to give birth.

“Our position was these children are born in America. They’re citizens,” McNicholas said, adding that Dong will appeal. “Implicitly, he’s saying being born here is not enough.”