Thai Visa Issues: Does a New Passport Mean a Clean Slate?

Obtaining a new passport can make Thai Immigration processing smoother, but it cannot cure substantial problems with one's immigration history.
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American Birthright Citizenship Is Not A "Legal Loophole"

Although often misunderstood, United States Citizenship gained solely from birth in the USA should not be viewed as some sort of legal #technicality".
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Vietnam Has Stricter TM30 Style Reporting Compared to Thailand

In many way, the Vietnamese address reporting scheme is as strict, if not stricter, than the Thai TM 30 reporting requirements.
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Living In Thailand: Are You an Expat or an Immigrant?

Those seeking a long stay in Thailand should ask themselves about their own long term intentions.
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Passports, Name Changes, Biometrics and Thai Immigration

Immigration enforcement in Thailand has been substantially augmented by technology.
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Immigration Watch List for Those Leaving Thailand

Many are aware of the blacklist precluding entry to Thailand, but less are aware that Thai Immigration monitors outbound travelers as well.
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Thailand Residence Certificates

Those seeking driving licenses, banking facilities, or a yellow house book may need to obtain a residency certificate from Thai Immigration.
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DHS Seeking Facial Recognition for All Travelers in USA

Facial recognition in increasingly wide use for travel in the USA.
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Fake Lawyers and U.S. Immigration Correspondence

Unfortunately, there are a number of fake lawyers and so-called "immigration services" and "visa agents" who cannot communicate with the Department of Homeland Security.
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