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USCIS BEGINS PRODUCING NEW SECURITY - ENHANCED U.S. REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT (FORM I-571)

U.S. REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT WITH NEW ENHANCED SECURITY FEATURES To prevent secure document tampering, counterfeiting, and fraud, The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin producing a new security-enhanced U.S. Refugee Travel Document effective October 24, 2019. The Refugee Travel Document booklet will look similar to the U.S. passport and serves dual purposes including that of the U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571).  U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571): Those with refugee or asylum status use a Refuge Travel Document if they wish to temporarily travel outside of the United States and, in some cases may use a Refugee Travel Document in place of a passport.  The new Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571) will include a variety of secure features:  - Redesigned booklet cover  - Four montages containing three images, each of notable U.S. architecture, used throughout the booklet.  - A combination of first, second and thir

VISA ON ARRIVAL OFFERED BY THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA FOR HOLDERS OF THE U.S. REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT (FORM I-571)

The Beautiful Kingdom of Rwanda on the continent of Africa.  LGBT RIGHTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA The Republic of Rwanda is considered a leader in the progress on human rights for LGBT persons in East Africa. Rwanda is a signatory of the United Nations joint statement condemning violence against LGBT people, being one of the only few countries in Africa to have sponsored the declaration, and stands in sharp contrast with neighboring Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi.  In the old Kingdom of Rwanda, male homosexuality was common among young Hutus and Tutsis. In 1986, a 19 year old Tutsi man was recorded as saying that "traditionally" in his tribe, there was an extended period during which boys lived apart from the rest of the village while they are training to be warriors, during which was very emotional, and often sexual, relationships were stuck up..... sometimes these relationship lasted beyond adolescence into adulthood.  Watusi still have a reputation for bisexual

ASYLEES WITH GREEN CARD: VISA FREE DESTINATIONS

Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) who has obtained their permanent residency through asylum affords visa free travel to several destinations, Some green card holders have visa-free access to many of the destinations by virtue of the nationality already held.  Visa-Free Access with Green Card to the following countries are allowed along with a U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571). Always contact the local consulate of the specific countries listed for additional travel requirements and if unsure always speak with a Licensed Attorney-At-Law for consultation regarding your particular case, for example: Some countries like Canada will not admit to their country if you have a criminal record.   Pictured: An example of how new green card are now printed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.  Canada - 6 months - An Electronic Travel Authorization is required if travelling by air.  Cayman Islands - 30 days  Bermuda   Caribbean Netherland