Dos and Don’t while in Bhutan.

 Dos and Don’t while in Bhutan. 

Bhutan is peace loving country and the people are very sensitive, therefore it’s vital to understand the culture and people’s sentiment before traveling to Bhutan. Dos and Don’t while in Bhutan and some of the useful information one should know before traveling to Land of Happiness BHUTAN. 

👉Enter temples and monasteries only if you have permission.

👉Dress modestly, singlet and miniskirts are not well accepted norms.

👉Remove your shoes before entering the temple. Leave your camera at a safe place, if photography is prohibited.

👉Refrain from using hats and sunglasses inside religious places.

👉Pass clockwise at all chorten, temples or any religious structure.

👉Smoking in public places is not allowed in Bhutan, you will be fined if you are seen smoking.

👉Do not misbehave within the premises of the monasteries, temples and dzongs. It shows disrespect to the religious artifacts & antiques.

👉Do be prepared with enough cash for yourself.  US dollars and other currencies can be exchanged at the Airport or major banks in larger towns.

👉Do not throw garbage anywhere except designated places.

👉Don’t point your fingers at people or art, it is seen as rude.

👉Don’t offer any sort of sweets, toys or money to the children in Bhutan.

👉Do not forget to register all your electronic gadgets such as camera, laptops and mobile phones under the custom authorities upon arrival in Bhutan

👉Follow the instructions given by your tour guide strictly.

👉Do not climb or step on any religious artifacts or temples.

👉Although Bhutan is safe, we advise you to keep your valuable items like wallets, cameras, passport etc in safe place.

👉Always follow traffic rules and regulations while on roads.

👉Be careful with dogs in Bhutan, they are not friendly and can be nuisance at night.

👉Leaving a donation at the temple is at personal discretion. Normally all Bhutanese do.

👉Public displays of affection between men and women, men and men and women and women are not common. Please refrain from doing this in public places.

👉Do not throw anything into lakes, swim in the river and disturb nature by throwing stones. All these are considered holy with deities living in their depths.

Can I re-use an older photo for DV lottery 2025?

 The government requirements for the photo which I have explained below, is essential for you to click photos that will not cause your application to be rejected. So take these tips correctly.

First, a few common questions about the photo.

• Can I re-use an older photo, or one from a previous entry? NO – you must not do that!
• Can I edit the photo? It may be possible to edit the background of a photo as long as it does not change your appearance in any way. So – I would rather you do NOT edit the photo unless really necessary.

What is an acceptable photo?

It meets the requirements as described in the ofFIcIAL instructions.The main features that I want you all to notice is with a head and shoulders photo, on a white background, with a neutral expression and no editions that have changed the appearance in any way. It is of the correct dimension (2 inch by 2 inch 600 pixels by 600 pixels).

Your photos or digital images must be: 

• In color 
• In focus 
• Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (22 mm
  and 35 mm) or 50 percent and 69 percent of the image’s total height from
  the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.  View the Photo Composition
  Template for more size requirement details. 
• Taken within the last six months to reflect your current appearance 
• Taken in front of a plain white for reflection or off-white background 
• Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera 
• With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open 
• Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis or preferably with national dress (gho and Kira)
• Uniforms should not be worn in your photo, except religious clothings that is worn daily. 
• Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the hair or hairline,
  unless worn daily for a religious purpose.  Your full face must be visible,
  and the head covering must not cast any shadows on your face. 
• Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not
  acceptable in your photo. 
• Do not wear eyeglasses. 
• If you normally wear a hearing device or similar articles, they may be worn in your photo.

You will need a photo as explained above, and for each person on the entry, including your spouse and each children. Remember, you will have to include every child that is under 21 and unmarried at the time of the DV entry. That includes your own biological children, adopted children and step children (acquired through marriage). These children must be included whether they live with you or not, and whether you intend to take them to the USA or not. So – make sure you can obtain a photo of each child, ready to do your application., and I advise you to name the digital files clearly so you don’t mix up one photo for another.

How to get a good photo. What is the best method?

The best way to get a perfect photo is by going to a professional photographer (Photo studio). Such photographer will have a white background and have good studio lighting that will allow photo to be used with NO manipulation or retouching in any way. However, this may not be possible for everyone, it might be inconvenient or expensive to get a professional photo. So, there are some other options.

Create your own photo – step by step

To create your own photo you need a device with a good camera or a digital camera. Whilst it is possible to scan an image from a printed photo, I would not recommend that. Depending on whether you have access to a clean white background you have some options available to you.

1. Choose a location where to take the photo. It should have good natural light, if in sunlight, make sure the sun is not too strong. You might need to stand in shade to avoid squinting your eyes.
2. Ideally be in front of a white plain background. There are some options to edit a background to be plain white BUT you will save time and money if you can use a plain white (or off-white) background.
3. Ideally have someone else take the photo for you. Whilst you might be able to hold a camera yourself for a selfie. You probably can’t hold the camera far enough away to get a good photo with a relaxed face on pose.
4. Remove eyeglasses, hats and so on and be dresses in “normal” everyday clothes. No need to wear your tshechu customs and No uniforms. Head coverings that are worn for religious reasons are OK.
5. Look directly at the camera, no smiling, just be natural. If both your ears are showing then that means you have posed directly “face on” which is correct.
6. Take the photo of you and each person who will be on your entry.
7. Now, depending on whether you have a white background or not, your next step will vary:
8. If you do not have a plain white or off-white background you should use an online service to edit the photo. You can use tools such as photoshop.

Adobe will let you create an account for free and has a certain amount of functionality available. However, it takes some skill to use the tool, and unless you are expert you may get noticeable effects in the produced image when trying to remove the background. For instance, I found the image produced has some flattened area of my hair (as little as I have), which makes it noticeable that the photo has been edited. I would be concerned that this could be interpreted as an alteration of features, and therefore be a slight cause for concern. 

The problem with hair will be a larger problem for those with more hair – especially if the hair is curly. The background could show through the gaps in the hair, OR the hair could be edited out – and either way thise could give concern about the photo being edited. 

So, unless you have NO budget at all, or you are not an expert with the tool, I would suggest not using that option

Electronic diversity visa program for 2025

 Diversity visa Lottery application instructions. 

1) Name.

The first and last names must be written as they appear in the passport, Birth Certificate and Academic Certificates.

2) Gender.

3) Birth date.

In the next columns, you must enter your gender and date of birth. 4) City Where You Were Born.

Enter the information from your birth certificate. Find the official spelling of the city's name in English. If your hometown has changed its name, it is best to use both the old and new versions, hyphenated (for example- Tashi Gang to Trashi Gang)

If your place of birth is unknown and not listed on your birth certificate, indicate it in the form.

5) Country Where You Were Born.

Select your country of birth from the list.

6) Country of Eligibility for DV program.

If you were born in a country whose citizens are eligible to participate in the lottery, this section is exempt. If your country is not on the lottery eligibility list, there are 2 options:

• Assign yourself to either parent's country of birth,

• Assign yourself to your spouse's country of birth. If you win, both spouses must arrive for the visa interview.

7) Entrant Photograph

༼Digital image༽

In JPEG (.jpg) file format

Equal to or less than 240 kB (kilobytes) in file size In a square aspect ratio (height must equal width) 600x600 pixels in dimension

Digital image requirements

2x2inches(51x51mm) Resolution of 300 pixels per inch (12 pixels per millimeter)

Baby or toddler

-Lay your baby on his or her back on a plain white or off-white sheet.

Make certain there are no shadows on baby's face,

-Cover a seat with a plain white or off-white sheet and take a picture.

8) Mailing Address.

It is desirable to choose the address of your primary residence. If you do not have your own address at the moment, you can enter the data of your relative or friend (in this case, write your name in the In Care of field).

9) Country Where You Live Today.

Provide up-to-date information.

10) Phone number.

11) E-mail Address.

Enter your email address. Indicate a valid email address, which you are going to use for at least one more year. We recommend that you copy and paste this address.

12) Education.

You should indicate only your completed education and its level. If you have a secondary vocational or technical education, indicate how many grades you have completed. If you win, you will need to provide all diplomas and certificates.

13) Marital Status.

Provide a legally documented marital status at the time of application. Single/unmarried status is indicated only if there are no previous marriages.

14) Number of Children.

You must list all of your unmarried children under the age of 21, regardless of where they live or their intention to immigrate to the United States.

This is the end of the Green Card DV lottery application form for those who do not have a spouse or children.

If you indicated a spouse or children, then the second part of the application will open. You will need to consistently provide photos and data on each of the family members.

Photo Tips for DV lottery.

Acceptable Photo is clear and in color, reproduces skin tones accurately, and is properly exposed with no shadows.

1-Dimensions:

Your photo must be at least 600 x 600 pixels. If you have a friend or family member take your photo, make sure the image has large dimensions and there is ample space around your head and torso to allow room for automatic cropping by our photo tool. The dimensions can be rectangular.

2-Color:

Your photo must be in color (24 bits per pixel) in SRGB color space which is the common output for most digital cameras. 

3-Format:

Your photo must be in JPEG file format.

4-Size:

Your photo must be at least 54 kilobytes and no more than 10 megabytes.

5-Compression:

Your photo's compression ratio should be less than or equal to 20:1. Use the highest quality settings on your camera so your photo maintains clarity and resolution. When saving and emailing your photo, select the highest quality setting (large file size). Do not edit or digitally manipulate your photo. To avoid compressing your image, do not send the image via text message or save it to a cloud-based application.  

Photo Tips

1. Submit one color photo, taken in last 6 months.
2. Use a clear image of your face. Do not use filters commonly used on social media.
3. Have someone else take your photo. No selfies.
4. Take off your eyeglasses for your photo.
5. Use a white or off-white background without shadows, texture, or lines.

Choose a Photo to Begin

Visit-https://tsg.phototool.state.gov/photo

Benefits H-2B

Benefits H-2B 

1-You get to enjoy all employee benefits and 

privileges upon entering the U.S. for a temporary 

work.

2-You enjoy ease of travel inside and outside the 

United States.

3-You can bring your dependents to stay with you in the U.S.

4-You can switch jobs as long as you can show a new job offer and have a new petition filed and approved on your behalf. 

5-USCIS generally grants H2B visas up till the period the employer needs the services. 

6-Before your visa expires, you can extend your stay up to 1 year, increments for a total of 3 years. 

*The Department of Homeland Security has 

determines the citizens of countries, that are eligible to get H-2B visas and this gets updated each year. 

Open until September 2023.

 Apply NOW H-2BVisas.

1-Online Form DS-160

2-Approval notice of Form I-797 and Form I-129 

from USCIS

3-A valid international passport.

4-A passport-style photo.

*Documents to prove you intend to return home 

once the employment finishes e.g apartment lease, property deed.

H-2B spouse and your Kids.

 Family of H-2B Workers:

Any worker's spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age may seek admission.

Apply H-2B visas

 Apply H-2B.

-Petitioner submits a temporary labor certification application to DOL.

-Petitioner submits Form I-129 to USCIS.

-Prospective workers outside the United States apply.

The applicants who may be issued an H-2B visa or otherwise granted H-2B status during a fiscal year. Currently,  the H-2B cap has been set at 66,000 per year. However, unused H-2B numbers from one fiscal year do not carry over into the next.

Once the H-2B cap is reached, USCIS may only accept petitions for H-2B workers who are exempt from the H-2B cap. 

Generally, the USCIS may grant those on an H-2B status up to the period of time authorized on the temporary labor certification. Those may be extended for qualifying employment in increments of up to 1 year each. The maximum period of stay in H-2B classification is 3 years.

H-2B

 Occupations:

1-Landscaping/Groundskeeping Work.

2-Forest/Conservation Workers.

3-Amusement/Recreation Attendants.

4-Maids/Housekeeping Workers.

5-Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters.

H-2B visas.

 Department of Homeland Security (Department of Labor) are issuing  H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2023. These supplemental H-2B visas are for U.S. employers seeking to petition for additional workers at certain periods of the fiscal year before Sept. 15, 2023. This is the first time.

DV Lottery 2025 Program.

Take advantages of a DV lottery 2025 program,(US Green Card)

Application Deadline:

-Oct.4th, 2023 (12 noon)

To

Nov.7th, 2023, 12 noon) you can apply for the official DV Lottery 2025.

You can enter the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery for free  application process. www.dvlottery.state.gov

Only two requirements to qualify for a U.S. Green Card:

• Country of birth in accordance with current world political maps.
• Education (Class 12 and Above) and Working experiences (2 yrs. or more)

Legal right to live and work permanently in the United States. You have almost all the rights of a US citizen.

DV PROGRAM.

History-DV Program.

The famous immigrant visa was first introduced in the 1940s as the “Alien Registration Receipt Card.” The first of these credit card-sized IDs bore green writing and a greenish photo. Thus, the expression “Green Card” was coined and quickly became common. Meanwhile, the Green Card has changed its color several times. For a while, it had even been pink, since 1999 a light green shade is used again. More than 10 million foreigners are currently living in the USA with a Green Card.

Since 1994 the DV program has already been executed three times in February, once in November, and several times in October. The responsible institution changed in 2000. The formerly appointed National Visa Center in Portsmouth had to hand the processing over to the Kentucky Consular Center, which since then has been in charge of the receipt and evaluation of the applications.

In the first year, it was still possible to enter several applications per person into the DV lottery. This led to a few persons applying hundreds of times and, thus, most probably receiving a Green Card. The effects were a completely overloaded institution and injustices in the distribution, as better-off persons could file more applications. Since then, each person is only entitled to submit one application per year and has to trust Fortuna. 

The Diversity Visa (DV) or DV Lottery Program is based on §201 to 204 of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) determines the eligible countries and application rules based on a calculation laid down in law. These rules can change from year to year.