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There are several ways of attaining legal residence in the United States. In this lead article, I will discuss what I consider to be the five major routes to legal residence, namely, family based visas, study visas, work visas, asylum and refugee status and the diversity visa program. In the rest of this article, I will summarize each one of …

Being non-resident for tax purposes in the UK can be a significant advantage, particularly if the country where you are going has a low tax rate or ex-pats are exempt from tax. And if you arrive in the UK and are not domiciled here, then there can be tax advantages also. But the rules for claiming non-residence or non-domiciled status …

An application by a parent for a residence order which will require a child to move home will very often involve a difficult balancing act by the court. It can be a delicately weighed exercise for the judge who must make the decision and this will be particularly the case when both parents are able to offer a reasonable standard …

Moving is often thought of as a matter of logistics, and a great part of it is indeed just that. However, many people think only in terms of moving out and moving in, out of the old place and into the new. And with that, people often forget that they may still have obligations to the old residence! Especially for …

Living in a tiny apartment–whether it’s just you, a roommate or two, or a whole family–is a real challenge. Trust me, I know; my spouse and I spent our entire first year of marriage cramped into a studio apartment in Orange County, California. So, when your space is so obviously limited, how do you how about making the most of …

Filing a visa petition at the USCIS office in Bangkok can be a boon to both the visa petitioner as well as the beneficiary. However, there are restrictions on who is able to submit a local filing. Further, locally filing overseas can create problems when it is time to file an I-864 Affidavit of Support. The issue comes down to …

Single family detached residences or single family homes are generally built with an enclosure of front and back yard, a beautifully planned drive way, and attached car parking or garage. It is a form of a detached residential building or a separate house where each unit of housing is alienated by a ground to roof wall and where no housing …

Home security lighting is needed for every modern day domestic abode. Many residents are now realizing the benefits of owning the proper type of home security lighting fixtures. Crime is at an all time high these days, and residents need to take the necessary precautions to protect their properties. Home security lighting devices can deter potential intruders and give you …

For most travelers the idea that you should book well in advance for both flights and accommodations is ingrained in their minds. But there are a whole sub-group of travelers that have learned that many times a last minute reservation can offer advantages you had not previously thought of. If you have ever had to cancel reservations of any type …

Assisted living homes are a complete package of affection, care, personalized support services, and assistance. Nursing homes are older choices for the survival of incapable. They provide a residential care. People desire a mix of homely atmosphere with the medication facilities. Care homes provide such an environment, hence reducing the gap between nursing homes and independent living. Assisted living homes …