United Kingdom Immigration
United Kingdom and Gibraltar (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A passport is required. A visa is not required for tourist stays of up to six months in the United Kingdom (UK) or to enter Gibraltar. Those planning to stay in the United Kingdom for any purpose longer than six months must obtain a visa prior to entering. As of February 1, 2005, foreign visitors who wish to marry in the UK must obtain a visa as a fiancé/e or marriage visitor prior to entering, or obtain a UK Home Office certificate of approval or; be a person with settled status in the UK (e.g. indefinite leave to remain). Visitors wishing to remain longer than one month in Gibraltar should regularize their stay with Gibraltar immigration authorities. See our Foreign Entry Requirements brochure for more information on the United Kingdom and other countries. For f ... [Read More]
International Adoption United Kingdom
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Foreign Entry Requirements
AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Aus ... [Read More]
United Kingdom
The law provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respects this right in practice. The Church of England and the Church of Scotland are established churches. There was no change in the status of respect for religious freedom during the period covered by this report, and government policy continued to contribute to the generally free practice of religion. The generally amicable relationship among religions in society contributed to religious freedom. Centuries-old sectarian divisions--and instances of violence--persist in Northern Ireland.The U.S. Government discusses religious freedom issues with the Government in the context of its overall dialog and policy of prom ... [Read More]
Michael Barone and Victor Hanson, "The Immigration Debate" , eJournal USA: Society & Values, December 2004
Puerto Ricans are American citizens under a law passed by Congress in 1917, and so they have total access to the United States as U.S. citizens, can come and go as they like, are not subject to any immigration procedures. And in the late 1940s and 1950s, there was a massive Puerto Rican immigration primarily to New York City, the New York metropolitan area. There was this sense that Puerto Rican immigration was ongoing, that the economic levels of life in Puerto Rico were much lower, and that this was a force that was going to continue. ... [Read More]
2006 DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRAM
NOTE: Entries must include the name, date and place of birth of the applicant's spouse and all natural children, as well as all legally-adopted and stepchildren, who are unmarried and under the age of 21 (except children who are already U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents), even if you are no longer legally married to the child's parent, and even if the spouse or child does not currently reside with you and/or will not immigrate with you. Note that married children and children 21 years or older will not qualify for the diversity visa. Failure to list all children will result in your disqualification for the visa. (See question 11 on the list of Frequently Asked Questions.) ... [Read More]
United Kingdom
The armed forces have a procedure to handle complaints of harassment, racial and otherwise. Service personnel also have the right to submit complaints to employment tribunals. In 1998 the services entered into a 5-year partnership agreement with the Commission on Racial Equality (CRE) to promote racial equality practices. On September 16, the Crown Prosecution Service entered into a partnership with the CRE designed to assist in its continued progress towards the elimination of racial discrimination.The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, who has an independent staff, has extensive powers to investigate complaints in Northern Ireland filed against the police or referred by the PSNI chief constable, the Police Authority of Northern Ireland, or the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. The Ombudsman is required to investigate cases involving death or serious injury where there may have been police involvement and may investigate all other cases ... [Read More]
Visitor Visas Business and Pleasure
In addition to all of the documentation requirements explained above, the following documentation is also required, for persons seeking medical treatment in the U.S.: Persons desiring to travel to the U.S. for medical treatment should be prepared to present the following, in addition to any other documentation the consular officer may require: Medical diagnosis from a local physician, explaining the nature of the ailment and the reason the applicant requires treatment in the United States. ... [Read More]
United Kingdom
The criminal penalty for trafficking in prostitution with a maximum sentence of 14 years was part of the Nationality, Immigration, and Asylum Act of 2002. The new Sexual Offences Act, which was passed in November, introduces three specific crimes of: "Trafficking into the UK for sexual exploitation," "Trafficking within the UK for sexual exploitation," and "Trafficking out of the UK for sexual exploitation." These crimes carry a maximum sentence of 14 years and are a crime if committed abroad by a British citizen or resident. Other sections of the law such as the crime of "Arranging or facilitating commission of a child sex offence," which carries a maximum penalty of 14 years, may also apply to trafficking situations. Other provisions of the Sexual Offences Bill and Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act may be used in trafficking situations. Prior to the new legislation, traffickers, depending on the scope of their illegal activity, could be prosecuted under some provis ... [Read More]
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