Synopsis
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues a Green Card to all permanent residents as proof that they are authorized to live and work in the United States. If you are a permanent resident, you are required to have a valid Green Card in your possession at all times.
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A Green Card, officially referred to as a Permanent Resident Card, is an identity document which shows that a person has permanent residency in the United States. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues a Green Card to all permanent residents as proof that they are authorized to live and work in the United States. If you are a permanent resident, you are required to have a valid Green Card in your possession at all times.
Discover Qatar extends hotel quarantine packages until February 15
Dec 21, 2020
Doha
Discover Qatar, the destination management division of Qatar Airways, has extended its quarantine packages for people coming to Qatar from high-risk countries until February 15, 2021.
As per Qatar s travel and return policy, travellers from countries that are not on its
green list should quarantine in a hotel at their own expense for a week. They should book a quarantine package from listed hotels on the Discover Qatar
Travellers from low-risk countries can quarantine at home, provided they test negative for COVID-19 upon arrival at the Qatar s airport.
Discover Qatar offers self-funded quarantine packages in three, four or five star hotel accommodation. Around 28 hotels are shown on the website for booking and the price ranges from QR1,950 to QR4,877. Previously booking option was available only till December 31.
Highlights
Expatriation has increased significantly in 2020. The latest
U.S. Department of the Treasury Report reflects that a record 6,047
individuals expatriated during the first three quarters of 2020. In
addition, 834,000 green card holders became U.S.
citizens in FY 2019, which reflects an 11-year high.
Why are so many individuals expatriating? Perhaps it is because
we live in chaotic times, ranging from the pandemic to the
contentious presidential election and transition, among other
reasons. Further, U.S. taxpayers increasingly are considering
moving a portion of their financial portfolios offshore for
diversification and to facilitate global trading.
The increase in expatriation also has caught the attention of