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Starting next June 1st, China will open its doors wide to travelers from five Latin American nations: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay. For one year, these citizens will be able to stroll, do business and visit their loved ones in Chinese territory without the need to apply for a visa, enjoying stays of up to 30 days for each entry.

Millions of businesses could get a piece of the Visa/Mastercard settlement: To qualify, they must file a valid claim by February 4.

It is a general rule that a citizen of a foreign country looking to enter the U.S. must first get a visa. The visa may be a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay in the U.S. or it may be an immigrant visa to establish legal U.S. permanent residence status.

There are certain specific immigration options for individuals who have been victims of crime, within the United States. The U nonimmigrant status (U Visa) is specifically for victims of certain crimes who are able/were able to help with the investigation or prosecution conducted by law enforcement or other government officials.