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How to obtain Costa Rica residency for your non-American spouse

Securing Costa Rican residency for a non-American spouse requires careful document preparation, marriage registration, and DGME application. After three years…

Enhanced Driver’s License accepted for domestic flights under REAL ID rules

From May 7, 2025, adults flying domestically in the U.S. must present REAL ID-compliant identification, such as an Enhanced Driver’s…

Portugal salaries trail far behind United States for similar jobs

Average salaries in the United States far exceed those in Portugal, even after accounting for Portugal’s 45% lower cost of…

Birth Certificate and More: Key Proofs of Your Legal Name Explained

Original or certified documents such as a birth certificate or U.S. Passport are necessary to prove legal name and birth…

Employment Authorization Document now valid for domestic flights in US

From May 7, 2025, U.S. domestic travelers aged 18+ must show a REAL ID or approved identification, including EAD cards,…

Social Security card and W-2 form accepted to prove your number

To verify your Social Security number, use your original Social Security card, a W-2, military records, or select 1099 forms.…

US taxes follow citizens moving to Japan, Form 1040 still required

Americans moving to Japan are still required to file US taxes annually using Form 1040. Worldwide income must be reported,…

REAL ID: What Documents Count as Proof of Identity

REAL ID becomes mandatory May 7, 2025 for domestic travel and federal access in the U.S. Applicants must bring original…