Earthquake in Chile; Tsunami Threats Worldwide

Posted In: Consular Issues , Employment-based visas , Entry & Exit Issues , Family-based visas , Workers (H, L, R, O, P)
By Fong & Chun on February 27, 2010 8:50 AM | Permalink

Chile: an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile today. Lasting 90 seconds it was 500x more powerful than the one that shook Haiti. Tsunami warnings and alerts are now in place from South America to Asia and throughout the Pacific. Evacuations have already begun in Hawai'i. Fong & Chun, LLP sends a message of hope and support to our Chilean clients who may have relatives or loved ones in the country.

Like Haitians present in the United States after the devastating earthquake in their home country, Chileans in the United States may soon be eligible for "Temporary Protected Status" or "TPS" if Congress designates Chile as a country where nationals cannot return safely because of dire conditions impacting the country. Haiti was designated a TPS country on January 21, 2010, only nine days after the January 12 earthquake.

Travel back to Chile may be impossible for quite some time, however those who have H-1B1 or other temporary visas, and who want to travel to the country in the weeks to come should review the Department of State website for all warnings on travel conditions.

Please contact Fong & Chun, LLP if you are from Chile and your visa has expired or if you have other questions about possible TPS status. ---ecf

http://www.immigrationvisaattorneybl...-in-chile.html

I was wondering what's happening?

Have you watched the movie 2012?

The world is coming to an end! LMFAO!

Some girl was telling me that some nut job on youtube predicted the Chile earthquake and that now, in the next 7-11 weeks, she expects the long awaited California earthquake. Supposedly she predicts the quakes based on weather patterns or something like that. Is that even possible? lol

well if this "2012" thing happens there is no point for any ACT lmfao

all these earthquakes and ppl dying.. this is not cool. and california has been expecting a big earthquake ever since i was in middle school like 10 yrs ago lol

do u have a link to that youtube account

I am getting also scared for that. I am seeing too many unusual things or maybe I am just brainwashed with the whole 2012. I'm thinking of going back to Mexico but if I do and the world ends I rather be next to my bf and my family.

I've been looking for it all day. If I find it I'll post the link but I wouldn't worry. Most people on youtube are crazy.

Don't freak out, the media loves to scare people. All of these earthquakes and tsunamis are just a part of nature. If we look at the history of the Earth humans have only been here for a very small part of it, and things like this are going to continue to happen because tectonic plates are constantly moving around. Look how different the Earth is now compared to Pangaea.