ALERT: Could US Social Security "Tracking Rule" Impact Retirees in Thailand?

US Social Security has brought some changes online that at the moment do not impact standard recipients but are rather aimed at Americans who receive support based on needs or disabilities.
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"DHS Quits Granting Green Cards"?

It seems the DHS has stated it will no longer grant Green Cards which will have a major impact especially on the K-1, which presumes adjustment of status to Green Card, and will most likely be legally challenged.
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Foreigner in Thailand Arrested "Working Illegally as a Land Broker"?

Thai Authorities are cracking down on foreigners working illegally in Thailand especially in restricted occupations and most especially in occupations that pertain to real estate.
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"Searches of Five Law Offices" Regarding Nominees in Thailand?

The ongoing crackdowns on nominee structures have resulted in five law firms being searched whereby some companies were found suspected of using Thai nominees, possibly in order to buy land.
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Visa "Pause", No Green Card Issuance, and K-1 and K-3 Visas?

The Trump Administration, specifically USCIS, has created a new regulation whereby it is not going to issue Green Cards, even though standard operating procedures seem not to have been followed.
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House Books a Requirement for Thai Retirement Visa Renewals?

When retirees in Thailand extend their Retirement Visas, certain types of supporting documentation is required whereby it seems that in some cases the Yellow House Book (Tabian Baan) may soon also be needed.
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"Release on Bail" Denied in Thai Anti-Nominee Investigation?

Thai Authorities take the issue of nominee structures very seriously as evidenced by the recent crackdowns, and now the denial of bail for those suspects recently apprehended in such a case.
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214(b) Remains the Main Obstacle to a US Tourist Visa?

The process for obtaining a US Tourist Visa is quite a difficult process, especially in the context of proving that one has weak ties to the US, even if all other requirements are met.
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Thailand "Tightening Immigration Controls" on Foreigners?

The recent crackdowns in Thailand have seemingly caused some anxiety for expats which should not be necessary, especially for those who abide by the laws in Thailand.
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Bank Account "Seasoning" Issues for Thai O Visas?

Certain issues regarding bank accounts in Thailand have come up, especially with regard to one main Bank, whereby "seasoning funds" has been introduced in the context of maintaining a Thai O Marriage Visa.
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