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The US-Iran war has resulted in travellers being stranded in Thailand whereby measures put in place by the Government include a stipend paid to the business hosting those who are unable to return home yet.

Those who wish to apply for Thai Permanent Residence, the window for application for 2025, is now open, whereby 100 applicants per nationality and 50 stateless persons will be accepted.

Thai Immigration is increasing scrutiny on certain visas including the Thailand Elite (Privilege) for which visa holders paid a large sum for their visa but now apparently are being asked for proof they are not working.

The Trump Administration has imposed a pause on Immigrant Visas such as the CR-1 and IR-1 Visa, which should not apply to the K-1 Visa which is a Non-Immigrant Visa, although the holder has immigrant intentions.

Thai Authorities are tightening up scrutiny on those who are in business with foreign nationals whereby some measures may have a negative effect on foreign investors who wish to do business in Thailand.

The sale of fake goods is considered a crime involving moral turpitude which will impact one's ability to obtain a visa to the US unless one applies for an I-601 waiver which could delay the process, especially at the present time.

Due to the present situation in the Middle East and the issues along the Thai Cambodian Border, Thailand has increased scrutiny on foreigners entering Thailand resulting in some travellers being denied entry into the country.

Derivative Visas are available for holders of K-1 and K-3 Visas who have children they wish to take with them to the US but at present, delays may be expected due to the Trump Visa pause.

The present situation in the Middle East has resulted in many people being stranded in Thailand whereby it may be a good idea to look at long-term visa options rather than relying on continued extensions by Immigration.