Newsletter 10/2007

Editorial

Dear Reader, Welcome to our newsletter. We always find some new and extraordinary people and stories when searching for topics for this newsletter. We compiled a selection of those in our Stories & Lifestyle section. Our How To section will inform you about everything... More

Green card lottery update: application deadline is approaching fast!

Only a few weeks left before the closing date! The US State Department's deadline for the green card lottery DV-2009 is December 2, applications can still be submitted to The American Dream until November 15. In case you are still thinking about participating... More

Breaking News

*New Visa Fee* All US travelers who have applied for a visa and now have to schedule their interview at the US consulate will have to pay €74 instead of €80 as of November 1, 2007. Prices have been adjusted to the currently weak... More

News Bytes

*Nerd club wants to auction off computer freaks* As if to say "a new love is like a new memory upgrade" Washington State University's computer club tries to improve its image and recruit more girls by publicly auctioning off their male nerds. But in... More

Stories & Lifestyle: The USA – land of the freaks and humorists

While working on this newsletter, we continuously come across the most extraordinary stories and people and we don't want to keep that from you. So we compiled a little selection below. In the small town of Oak Lawn near Chicago, the mayor came up... More

Visa Special: Business offers by TAD customers

*Company for sale in California* After two years of hard work, for personal reasons Michael Thiel has to give up his American dream for now. That's why he is looking for someone to buy his small PCB equipping company. The selling price is interesting... More

Visa & More: Frequently Asked Questions

Below, you will find a selection of visa questions we have been asked by our customers over the last few days. Please note that none of the answers below is an actual substitute for individual consulting and can only touch on the real issues.... More

How To: Travel to the US under the new 9/11 regulations

The US government passed a new law with additional security regulations for all countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program. It has not yet been decided, however, when the new law will take effect. THE NEW REGULATIONS IN DETAIL: * A new electronic travel... More

Internet Surf Tips

www.germandeli.com From Apfelschorle to magazines, this online store offers over 5,000 products from Germany and Austria. So you don't have to do without German gingerbread hearts or stollen if you're spending Christmas in the US. www.germany-usa.com The Germany-USA Career Center, the leading job market for German... More

Winners and Statistics Since 1996 we have announced more than 15,000 green card winners – and you could be next! How many winners come from Ghana and how many from France? The statistical breakdown will show you all this. More

GreenCard Service Fee If you participate in the green card lottery through TAD you have to pay a small service fee. We check your application thoroughly, make sure that all the data is correct and send it to the US authorities in time. 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