Newsletter 09/2004

Editorial

Dear Reader, Just recently Germany's federal government has again extended the law for the "German green card" that should have ended in August already. However, only very few experts could be persuaded to actually move to Germany even with this incentive. The still very popular... More

Green card lottery update

As we have already announced in our last newsletter, a lot is going to change in the execution of the green card lottery this year. For the first time in its almost 10-year history, no letters may be sent to the appropriate office, instead,... More

Breaking News

*Entry with machine-readable passports* According to reports by the New York Times, the Spiegel and the Neue Züricher Zeitung, the US have agreed to extend the deadline for machine-readable passports, which has originally been October 1, 2003, until October 26, 2004. As we have reported... More

News Bytes

*50 million on "Do Not Call" list* Americans had to have their names put on a list by September 1, if they don't want to receive telemarketing calls anymore. According to the FTC, 50 million Americans have registered there by now. Anyone who has... More

Stories and Lifestyle

*US Presidential elections: faceless challengers* A declaration of war toward terrorists and corrupt managers - with a fiery speech US president Bush celebrates the unofficial beginning of the election campaign. His opponents are facing a dilemma - according to a new survey they do have... More

Visa and More

*How can I apply for a Social Security Number? *The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues Social Security Cards to US citizens and foreign citizens who have a permanent residence or a temporary work and residence permit for the US. *Who can apply while trying... More

How To: start up a business

*General facts* Nowadays, business plans are indispensable in US business life. If you take any sort cuts, you will often be left empty-handed. In the US, more than one million new business are created every year. However, only every fourth enterprise survives the first... More

Internet Surf Tips

*Banks: US checking account for everybody* This website offers US checking accounts with Debit MasterCard and online banking. Since this is a Master Debit Card, you may even be Schufa (credit protection agency) registered or have bad bank inquiries. You can apply for your... More

Facebook/greencardnews You can now follow The American Dream on facebook. Become a fan and be always up-to-date. The registration is free of charge and you can exchange your thoughts and ideas with other applicants. More

USA Travel Information Here you will find many impressions of this special country where „everything“ is possible - no matter if you are looking for backpacker tours, a trip along the famous Route 66 or a cruise on the Mississippi. More

Immigration Visa In order to live permanently in the USA, a green card is required. Individuals with special qualifications have a good chance to receive a residence permit. But there are also other options. More