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Foreigners who have recently married a US Citizen and are seeking their Green Cards are now faced with a new issue wherein they must share a residence which was not a previous requirement.

Complaints have been heard from tourists with regard to the long lines at Thailand's main airport, which is due not only to high season but also increased scrutiny due to the present concerns on national security.

US Immigration has increased crackdowns on illegal migrants whereby one additional requirement now requires that a migrant and their US spouse must live in the same house.

Some information regarding the timing requirement for bank balances for Retirement Visas has been received from a Provincial Immigration Office which is worth noting as it mat also apply to other offices.

Although Illegal Immigration is a big issue in the US at present, whereby authorities are cracking down on marriage related visa fraud, it should not overly impact those planning to take a loved one to the US from Thailand.

The Trump Administration is cracking down on illegal immigration whereby it is now required that those seeking green cards in-country must share a residence with their American loved one.

US Immigration is cracking down in Immigration including countries that are being restricted and scrutinized whereby two of Thailand's neighbouring countries are included on the list which are Myanmar and Laos.

Some information has been received from a viewer in a nearby province regarding health insurance for O-A Retirement Visa holders which although has not yet been noticed elsewhere yet, is worth keeping an eye on.

Privileges and Immunities are inherent to US Citizens as well as citizens of all jurisdictions whereby ICE, who are charged with going after illegal aliens are not charged with coming down on US Citizens.

Thailand continues to tighten up on Banking in Thailand specifically with regard to scrutinizing money that is being brought in to the country by expat residents which will not benefit Thailand at all.