Monthly Archives: November 2010

Ukraine drops NATO bid

MOSCOW, Nov. 26 (UPI) — Ukraine has dropped its application to become a member of NATO, President Viktor Yanukovych said Friday at a news conference in Russia.

Appearing with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Yanukovych said Ukraine has decided to remain a non-aligned country, RIA Novosti reported. Yanukovych said Ukraine hopes to remain a NATO partner while allying itself with Russia as well.

Yanukovych replaced the more Western-oriented Viktor Yushchenko in February. The country applied to join NATO under Yushchenko.

Medvedev praised Ukraine’s decision.

“In our opinion, it is a logical development of events, and we believe that it meets the interests of the existing European security system as well as Russia’s long-term development interests,” Medvedev said.… Click here to continue reading this article

Cheap Internet Dating Site Access With One Signup And No Monthly Fees

Announcing the official launch of Planet Love Match™, a powerful new communication platform that empowers members to easily narrow their focus to a host of Niche Dating Communities from a wide range of demographics, cultures and ethnicities. Planet Love Match™ will forever change what singles expect from dating sites.

In an over-saturated digital dating world, sites seem more interested in suiting their own commercial interests. Planet Love Match™ offers singles the most feature-rich and privacy-minded environment to seek out their other half, no matter where they are. Planet Love Match™ offers singles a way to expand their dating pool, target their searches and interact with people from all over the World to explore any type of relationship they may be seeking.… Click here to continue reading this article

The Hawaii International Matchmaking Organization (IMO) and IMBRA Rules

The state of Hawaii has brought to law the “International Matchmaking Organization (IMO)” rules. Men in Hawaii now need to submit fingerprints in order to fulfil the rules if they want to seek out a foreign wife from overseas. This is an extension to the existing USA IMBRA laws that is specific to Hawaii.  Individual US states are now taking up the charge in regulating so called “International Marriage Brokers” — and their statutes are more onerous than the federal legislation. Here is more info on the Hawaii law in addition to what I posted earlier:

Hawaii

What is the law’s citation?
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The Texas International Matchmaking Organization (IMO) and IMBRA Rules

The state of Texas has brought to law the “International Matchmaking Organization (IMO)” rules. Men in Texas now need to submit fingerprints in order to fulfil the rules if they want to seek out a foreign wife from overseas. This is an extension to the existing USA IMBRA laws that is specific to Texas (the second largest US state).  Individual US states are now taking up the charge in regulating so called “International Marriage Brokers” — and their statutes are more onerous than the federal legislation. Here is more info on the Texas law in addition to what I posted earlier:

Texas

What is the law’s citation?… Click here to continue reading this article

Maryland’s International Marriage Brokers Regulation (IMBR) and IMBRA

The state of Maryland has brought to law in recent weeks the “International Marriage Brokers Regulation (IMBR)”. Men in Maryland now need to submit fingerprints in order to fulfil the rules if they want to seek out a foreign wife from overseas. This is an extension to the existing USA IMBRA laws that is specific to Maryland (the most affluent state in the US).  Individual US states are now taking up the charge in regulating so called “International Marriage Brokers” — and their statutes are more onerous than the federal legislation.… Click here to continue reading this article

IMBRA information for prosecutors, attorneys: federal and state regulation of international marriage brokers

ADVISORY FOR PROSECUTORS, ATTORNEYS, AND VICTIM-ADVOCATES: FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGE BROKER AND LEGAL REMEDIES FOR ABUSED FOREIGN BRIDES

This information is not intended to provide legal advice and should not be relied upon in lieu of consultation with an attorney. The materials have been prepared for education and information purposes only. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship between the author(s) and you or any other user.… Click here to continue reading this article

The Mail Order Bride Industry and IMBRA is Changing! (At least for Americans).

I have mentioned a few times of late that there are changes coming across the mail-order-bride industry. There are. They are now on the horizon and looming into view.

I believe the industry in its current form is dying a rapid death.

The majority of the English speaking Russian wife seeking market is located in the US. We all know about IMBRA. Hands up who thought it would be the tip of a very big iceberg?

The further plans for IMBRA are starting to develop. On October the 27th, there was an information pamphlet issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service.… Click here to continue reading this article

Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence in the United States

Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence in the United States and Facts about Immigrating on a Marriage-Based Visa

Purpose

Immigrants are particularly vulnerable to domestic violence because they may not speak English, are

often separated from family and friends, and may not understand the laws of the United States.  For these reasons, immigrants are often afraid to report acts of domestic violence to the police or to seek other forms of assistance.  Such fear causes many immigrants to remain in abusive relationships.

This fact sheet will explain domestic violence and inform you of your legal rights in the United States.… Click here to continue reading this article