Newsletter 10/2008

Dear Reader, Welcome to our newsletter, which has a new layout! The countdown for the US election on November 4 has begun and it seems like it’s going to be exciting until the last minute, when we will finally know whether Barack Obama or John... More

Again, there have been some changes this year, regarding the entry conditions as well as technical requirements. *The American Dream’s application deadline is November 15, 2008!* Applicants born in Russia are eligible for participation this year. Additionally, the State Department has some new rules concerning children... More

Six new Visa Waiver countries The US government has added six new countries from the EU to the Visa Waiver Program. The countries are the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Hungary. According to President Bush, nationals of those countries will be eligible for... More

US presidential campaign: neck-and-neck race in Florida and Ohio Barack Obama may have a clear lead over his rival John McCain in the polls – but in some states, the race is not yet over: In Ohio and Florida, it is a tight race between... More

Kansas – The Sunflower State Kansas is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. The name is derived from the word “Kansas” in the Sioux language, which means “people of the south wind.” Its capital is the city of Topeka. Topeka... More

TV Comedy boost during US campaign America has caught the election bug. And so have the American comedy shows: Saturday Night Live (SNL) or the Daily Show with Jon Stewart enjoy rising viewer ratings, thanks to amusing parodies of presidential candidates Barack Obama and John... More

As always, here are a few of our customers’ questions, answered by our counselors. All of our counselors possess many years of experience with the American immigration law and have profound knowledge of visa regulations, kept up-to-date by constant further and advanced training. Please note... More

Many question, obstacles and challenges are part of the decision to live abroad. Especially for families with school children, many questions arise concerning school and education. We interviewed Georg A. Pfluegner, director of the Deutsche Fernschule (German correspondence school) that offers a comprehensive, individual and... More

October 31 is Halloween! On this website you will find information about the originally Irish holiday and its customs, great recipes and some advice for your Halloween party. You are planning a high school year in the US? Find a current list with the State... More