US Visa Services Suspended at the US Embassy Thailand?

A quick announcement regarding the temporary suspension of Visa Services at the US Embassy and Consulate in Thailand.

Seek Thai Immigration Advice BEFORE Getting Married?

This is a talk on the issue of Thai Immigration specifically for those looking at visa options which oftentimes, a Marriage Visa may not always be the most optimal choice.

Thai Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) "Has Now Been Postponed"?

This is a talk on the proposal by the Thai Government for visa exempt tourists to apply for permission on-line to travel to Thailand has been put off for now as it would probably have a negative impact on tourism.

The Timing Conundrum with K-1, K-3, CR-1, and IR-1 Visas?

This is a talk on US Immigration specifically for those who are planning to petition for a Visa for a fiancé or spouse in that it is best to first decide whether speed is the issue, or getting a Green Card up front is the issue.

DTV Visas "Can Be Renewed from Outside the Country Quite Easily"?

This talk is again on the newly introduced DTV which is aimed at boosting tourism but could not be so easy to deal with when it is time to renew it after each 180-day period of stay in Thailand.

That Old "Employer of Record" Chestnut in Thailand?

This talk is about working in Thailand which requires proper, legal work authorization which is not the same as just having one's name added to a list of company employees in exchange for a work permit.

The "Achilles Heel" of New Thai Immigration Policy?

This is another look at the new visas such as the DTV introduced following a PR blitz by the Thai MFA for which extensions etc. are still unclear.

The Destination Thailand Visa Is "All Guesswork"?

This is another talk on the recently introduced Destination Thailand Visa which is being touted as being revolutionary, even though Thai Immigration itself has not in fact made any comments on this visa.

Expat "Brain Drain" from Thailand Over Tax Policy?

This is a talk on some rumors regarding new Tax Laws at which the Government is looking in relation to maybe joining the OECD but could also cause expats to decide to relocate to other jurisdictions.