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Pickled Pork Feet

and flinging poo

along came a

swinging from trees

Welcome to VJ - many happy years to you..

Try this thread...

Previous Thread on Subjet (One of many I'm sure)

shaggy chic treehouse

suddenly a monkey

also known as

Later he boarded

at the airport

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and European Union have reached a tentative agreement that would give airlines greater freedom to choose trans-Atlantic routes and potentially lead to lower fares, the government announced Friday.

While details of the pact were not released, it is intended to allow European airlines to fly from anywhere in the EU to any point in the U.S., and vice versa, while shedding rules that restrict how much carriers are allowed to charge fliers.

EU Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot said he would ask EU nations to back the deal when EU transport ministers meet March 22. The U.S. Congress must also back the deal before the new rules would kick in Oct. 28.

"Any agreement . . . would provide enormous benefits to airline passengers," David Stempler, president of the Washington, D.C.-based Air Travelers Association said. Article Date March 03, 2007

This Could Be Good News...

I'm confused... isn't revenge a dish best served cold.. now we have baked deportation.. is revenge the appetizer?

I'm trying to get this straight....but darn it.. you guys.. now I have to rethink the wine list..

NO <--shortest answer

A singles web site. =) She winked at me, and the rest is history...

Where'd he go?

her things and

so happy he

I think its a good idea (certainly not a bad one). Am pretty sure the sky won't fall, or world will end.

Other countries do it (Germany for example).

Whoa there...I'm not condemning your answer I'm just searching for some concrete proof of this. Im waiting for someone with a link or something to show up. I've scoured the USCIS and DHS sites and cant find the answer.

IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT <-----link

The following statutes mandate the DS investigative authority for passport fraud:

· 18 USC 1541 Issuance Without Authority

· 18 USC 1542 False Statement in Application and Use of Passport

· 18 USC 1543 Forgery or False Use of Passport

· 18 USC 1544 Misuse of Passport

· 18 USC 1546 Fraud and Misuse of Visas, Permits, and Other Documents

· 18 USC 371 Conspiracy to Commit Offense or to Defraud the United States

· 18 USC 911 False Claim to Citizenship

· 18 USC 1028 Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Identification Documents and Information

Visa fraud and related statutes include:

· 18 USC 1546 Fraud and Misuse of Visas, Permits, and Other Documents

· 18 USC 1001 False Statements or Entries Generally

· 18 USC 1028 Fraud in Connection with Identification Documents

· 18 USC 201 Bribery of Public Officials

· 18 USC 371 Conspiracy to Commit Offense or to Defraud the United States

Penalties for Passport and Visa Fraud

Passport and visa fraud are federal felonies. Penalties are:

· 10 years (for a first offense if not tied to terrorism or drug trafficking)

· 15 years for fraud with other criminal links

· 20 years for fraud related to drug trafficking

· 25 years for fraud related to international terrorism

(Not to mention being denied entry - if occurs - can seriously damage an existing petition and at the very least require a waiver)

I'm no expert and certainly the furthest from a lawyer, but I've tried to read as much as I can and have come to the conclusion that many here have also - it is not worth risking. I for one will take no chances with my/our future. Other's might and probably have - I have enough agravation to deal with.

Hope this helps...would be interested to see if there are alternatives...

First.. start by reading the Guides above.

They will not only answer most of your questions but give you a good idea of the over all process. They list everything you need and an idea of how long it takes etc.

I know it doesn't answer you directly but it is really the best way to start.. =) You're in the right place...welcome to Visa Journey.. the first and best step you could take..

his wife said

removed, now meanwhile...

Passport Pictures - just like the Guides say.

Trust it Luke... use the Guides...

when he awoke

meanwhile he got

I never ask why when it comes to our government.. but they recently changed photo rules for passports in the US (and in many other countries recently too) - obviously these weren't promulgated to all their forms. I never even read that till you mentioned it - thank goodness for VJ...again..