Trump Travel Ban Partially Reinstated by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has partially re-instated certain element of Trump's so-called travel ban on incoming travelers to the USA of specific nationalities.

Could US Embassy Consular Processing Functions Be Moved To DHS?

There has been recent high level discussion about moving the Consular Processing functions of US Embassies and Consulates, under the authority of the State Department, to the Department of Homeland Security.

Could There Be a Single ASEAN Visa Scheme?

IT is possible that we may one day see a unified visa system for all members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Expediting Deportations from Thailand

Although seemingly counter-intuitive, sometimes it is beneficial to expedite a deportation from Thailand.

Sham Thai Marriages and Thai Marriage Visas

Recently, news reports have noted incidents of fake Thai marriages arranged in an effort to obtain Thai marriage visas.

Updates Regarding Thailand's Visa & Immigration Policies & Protocols

Updates regarding regulatory changes which will impact immigration and visa matters in Thailand.

Thailand Business Visas Specifically for Teachers

Thai business visas for teachers have different requirements when compared to the general business visa.

The Function of the US Embassy in the US Visa Process

The Department of State (and the US Embassies and Consulates under that department's jurisdiction) plays a key role in processing US visa applications.

The US Visa Process: What Is USCIS?

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) plays a key role in adjudicating US immigration petitions.

US Visa Thailand: Can Visa Approval Be Guaranteed?

In American immigration matters it is impossible to predict with certainty what the outcome of a given case will be. Therefore, those offering guaranteed should be scrutinized heavily.