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USA Visa For Citizens Of Chile, Estonia, Czech

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WHAT IS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION FOR US VISA

CBP, a complex agency under the Department of Homeland Security, aims to stop terrorists and their weapons from coming into the country. It also plays a role in border security, facilitating legal foreign trade and travel, and enforcing various US laws and regulations, including those concerning immigration and narcotics. Preventing terrorists, their weapons, and other illegal materials or individuals from entering the country is the responsibility of the CBP, while also supporting legal trade and travel. CBP is the largest law enforcement agency in the United States, with over 60,000 employees. It is the responsibility of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to determine whether a foreign national may enter the country. When you submit an ESTA request, the CBP will analyze your application and any accompanying documentation to determine if you are qualified for admission. If the CBP determines that you are ineligible to enter the United States, your ESTA application will be denied. You may, nevertheless, be eligible to apply for a visa.

RENEW USA VISA

A visitor visa allows for a stay of no longer than six months in the USA. In order to lengthen your visit, you need to request an extension. You have the option to request a renewal of your expired visa for entry into the United States. The procedure in the United States stays the same whether you are applying for your first visa or renewing an existing one. Having a US visa and needing to extend it may not always require an in-person interview. If you continue to meet the requirements, the same type of US visa will be issued to you.

Applying for US Visa Renewal

The process of renewing a US visa is almost identical to the application process. You must do the following:

  • Complete the online application form (Form DS-160).

  • Schedule an interview appointment at the US Embassy/Consulate.

  • Pay the US Visa Renewal Fee.

  • Submit the required documents for US visa renewal.

  • Enter the visa renewal interview.

After submitting your visa renewal application, you must visit the US embassy and meet with a visa officer. They will question you about your itinerary, the reason for your visa application, and other personal information such as your job and relationships. They will ask you questions about anything that will help them form an opinion. The processing time for a US visa varies depending on the type of visa you apply for. It could take a few days or several months.

US VISA FOR CITIZENS OF CHILE

Residents of Chile can choose to apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). The introduction of this system in 2009 was designed to collect and assess information from individuals entering the United States through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The primary goal of this data collection is to determine if a visitor poses a potential security or immigration risk to the United States. Chile joined the Visa Waiver Program in 2014, being one of its more recent participants. As a result, Chileans can now take advantage of getting an ESTA instead of a visa. Chilean citizens are able to visit the United States for a maximum of 90 days for reasons like tourism, business, transit, medical visits, or short-term study with an approved ESTA. If you plan to stay in the United States longer than 90 days, you must apply for a Business B1 or Tourist B2 Visas. Chilean citizens can use an approved ESTA for multiple visits to the United States. An approved ESTA is valid for two years or until your passport expires. If your ESTA expires, you will need to apply for a new authorization. Once approved, a US ESTA is electronically linked to the applicant’s passport. Applying for an ESTA is easy and simply requires filling out an online form which should take less than 20 minutes.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR CITIZENS OF CHILE

  • Passport – one of those requirements is a valid passport. However, not just any sort of passport. You need an electronic passport.

  • Email address – even though your visa will be connected to a passport you still need a copy to present in the immigration office once you arrive in America. You will receive your copy via email in PDF format. Remember to print out it.

  • Means of payment – You can use multiple payment methods like credit/debit card or a PayPal account.

US VISA FOR CITIZENS OF CZECH

Citizens of the Czech Republic who intend to take a short trip to the United States must obtain a visa in advance of their travel. Conversely, the ESTA allows people to travel to the US without requiring a visa. Citizens from certain countries, such as the Czech Republic, must finish an online registration before their trips. The people of Czech Republic can choose to apply for an ESTA through the Visa Waiver Program. Established in 2009, the main goal of ESTA is to effectively manage visitor data for the Visa Waiver Program. This data is used to assess whether a visitor poses a security or immigration risk for the United States. A valid ESTA permits citizens of the Czech Republic to travel to the USA for tourism, business, transit, medical purposes, or short-term education for a maximum of 90 days. If you plan to stay in the United States longer than 90 days, you must apply for a B1 business visa or a B2 tourist visa. Czech citizens can use an approved ESTA for multiple visits to the United States. An approved ESTA lasts two years or until the expiry date of your passport. If your ESTA expires, you will need to apply for a new permit. Once approved, a US ESTA is electronically linked to the applicant’s passport. ESTA is a travel authorization that can be obtained online and is processed within 72 hours of submitting an ESTA application.

Requirements of America Visa for Czech citizens

  • A valid travel document or passport in order to apply for ESTA America Visa.

  • A valid credit or debit card or PayPal account to pay for the ESTA America Visa.

  • A valid email address, to receive the ESTA America Visa in their inbox.

US VISA FOR CITIZENS OF ESTONIA

Estonian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to the United States for transit, business, or tourism purposes. Every Estonian individual who wants to visit the United States for a short period of time must obtain a visa. If you have an Estonian passport and intend to visit the US for a brief stay, you must obtain a US ESTA in advance. The ESTA, also known as Electronic System for Travel Authorization, is a document that Estonian citizens can obtain through the Visa Waiver Program in the United States. Every Estonian individual planning to visit the United States is required to complete the ESTA form (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). The ESTA system was created in 2009 to oversee information from visitors in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) arriving in the US. The information is used to determine if a traveler constitutes a security or immigration danger to US people. An approved ESTA allows Estonian citizens to visit the United States for tourism, business, transit, medical, or short study purposes for up to 90 days per visit. If you plan to stay in the United States longer than 90 days, you must apply for a B1 business or B2 tourist visa. Estonian citizens can use one approved ESTA for multiple visits to the United States. An approved ESTA is valid for two years or until your passport expires. If your ESTA expires, you will need to apply for a new permit. Before traveling to the United States, the traveler must ensure that their passport is valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure.

Requirements of US Visa for Estonian citizens

  • A valid travel document or passport in order to apply for ESTA America Visa.

  • A complete scanned copy of your passport.

  • A valid credit or debit card or PayPal account to pay for the ESTA America Visa.

  • A valid email address, to receive the ESTA America Visa in their inbox.

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TycheTools Advances at the Extreme Tech SemiAI Cup

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TycheTools is thrilled to announce that we have advanced in evaluations for the Extreme Tech Challenge Semiconductors and AI Startup Cup, sponsored by ARM and Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”). Competing in the special category for advances in Data Center Efficiency, TycheTools is driving crucial innovations to reduce the environmental impact of data centers.  

“The Extreme Tech Challenge is an incredible opportunity to connect with tech leaders and venture capitalists,” says Cristina Chu, CEO of TycheTools. “I’m excited to return to San Francisco to be part of an event that celebrates innovations in AI and sustainability. We believe in the power of technology to create a better future. Advancing in this competition is a major milestone on our journey.”

Michael O’Keeffe, Senior Vice President of Global Services at Vertiv, highlighted their collaboration with TycheTools: “Our pilot at a major telecommunications provider’s data center in Madrid demonstrated the power of TycheTools’ hybrid AI cooling control. During the peak of the Madrid summer, their solution delivered significant energy savings, improved thermal stability, and gave operators greater control—all within hours of deployment.”

TycheTools CTO and founder, Jose Manuel Moya, will be attending the announcement of finalists with Cristina at Salesforce Tower on October 28th. “Tyche,” adds Cristina, “is taking the lead on machine learning to optimize thermal environments and control cooling holistically in data centers. We’re ready to scale these solutions globally and help shape the future of sustainable data center operations.” 

About Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) 

Founded by legendary Silicon Valley venture capitalists Young Sohn and Bill Tai, XTC is the world’s largest platform to accelerate startups addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. XTC provides exceptional founders the potential for global visibility, venture investment, corporate collaborations, and world-class mentorship. Since 2015, XTC finalists have raised $4.4B+ in investment capital. For more information, and for the latest news and content from XTC, visit extremetechchallenge.org 

About Vertiv 

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com. 

About TycheTools 

TycheTools brings together hardware, software, analytics and artificial intelligence to enable customers to automate their cooling systems, saving energy while optimizing performance. TycheTools solves the most important challenges facing today’s data center operators, whether they run a colocation, enterprise or hyperscale facility.  Our smart software manages cooling systems, so operators can deliver the tightest control to their customers and get their weekends back.  For more information, visit TycheTools.com 

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Contact Person: Ken Dubin
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Country: Spain
Website: https://tychetools.com/

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GS Holdings to Acquire Integrated Beverage Solutions Group, Octopus Distribution Networks, for S$11.8 Million

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October 25, 2024

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Accretive acquisition that is synergistic to the Group’s business model and expected to yield significant opportunities and additional financial benefits. Bringing a wealth of expertise and talent that enhances the Group’s leadership and experience in the F&B industry. The Group recently completed a rights issue that was oversubscribed with net proceeds of S$8.4 million raised for future expansion and working capital.

On the left: Independent and Non-Executive Chairman of GS Holdings Limited, Mr Irwin Lim

On the right: Founder and Chairman of Octopus Distribution Networks Pte. Ltd., Dato Elaine Teh

SINGAPORE, 23 October 2024 – GS Holdings Limited (“GS Holdings” or the “Company” or “伟盛有限公司” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), is pleased to announce that the Group has signed a binding agreement to acquire Octopus Distribution Networks Pte. Ltd. (“Octopus Distribution Networks”), a Singapore-based integrated beverage solutions group, for a purchase consideration of S$11.8 million.

GS Holdings’ Independent and Non-Executive Chairman, Mr Irwin Lim Kee Way, said, “We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Octopus Distribution Networks, which provides the Group with immediate access to new customer base and operating scale within the beverage sector in Singapore’s F&B industry.

Led by Dato’ Elaine Teh, the team at Octopus Distribution Networks has built an exceptional business enterprise that is dedicated to operational excellence and customers satisfaction for over 13 years.

With fully in-place infrastructure, including personnel and distribution networks, Octopus Distribution Networks has differentiated itself with unique value propositions and a strong base of customers, and we believe that there are significant opportunities for growth in existing and new markets.

I trust this next step in our journey together will be incredibly positive for the Group.”

Octopus Distribution Networks’ Founder and Chairman, Dato’ Elaine Teh, added, “Today’s announcement marks a major step forward in our growth ambitions within the region’s F&B industry.

With the combined expertise, experience and resources, we will continue to build strong relationships with our customers and delivering value that consistently exceed expectations.

Together with GS Holdings, we are excited about accelerating the growth of our businesses and delivering results for years to come.”

Accretive acquisition that is synergistic to the Group’s business model and expected to yield significant opportunities and additional financial benefits

Founded in 2011 by serial entrepreneur Dato’ Elaine Teh Chooi Peng (“Dato’ Elaine Teh”), Octopus Distribution Networks has grown to become one of the leading integrated beverage solutions group in Singapore, providing a “one-stop” solutions hub, in the area of brand management, import, export, distribution, logistics and warehousing of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and liquor, for both customers and beverage brand owners.

For customers, Octopus Distribution Networks represents an extensive portfolio of globally recognised beverage brands with various exclusive distribution rights. Currently, Octopus Distribution Networks has a product portfolio of more than 1,500 SKUs across approximately 200 beverage brands from 50 global brand owners. Octopus Distribution Networks also provides customised services that cater to the demands of both corporate and individual clients.

For beverage brand owners, Octopus Distribution Networks has become a trusted partner and a preferred beverage distributor in Singapore with a comprehensive distribution network comprising strategic distribution centres and third-party wholesalers in Singapore. With a deep understanding of the Singapore market, Octopus Distribution Networks also provides other value-added services, including market expansion strategies and customer engagement solutions, that aims to enable brand owners to quickly build brand loyalty and market share in Singapore.

Bringing a wealth of expertise and talent that enhances the Group’s leadership and experience in the F&B industry

Under the acquisition agreement, Dato’ Elaine Teh will become a controlling shareholder of GS Holdings and it will also bring on a professional management team with 80 years of collective experience in the beverage distribution industry to the Group.

Dato’ Elaine Teh is a serial entrepreneur with an accomplished business track record in various business ventures in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia.

Besides her current role as Founder and Executive Chairman of Octopus Distribution Networks, Dato’ Elaine Teh also holds multiple executive-level roles in various companies in different countries.

She is a Non-Executive Director of ASX-listed Australian Vintage Ltd, a leading Australian wine and drinks company, where their diversity of regions, broad portfolio of global brands, production capabilities and established winemaking pedigree have resulted in its brands being recognised and available in over 40 countries. Dato’ Elaine Teh is also the Founder & Executive Chairman of Etagreen Group in Malaysia, which is the owner and operator of a zero-waste biomass power plant in Perak, Malaysia, with assets of more than RM140 million.

In addition to her business roles, Dato’ Elaine Teh is actively involved in various business councils that nurture women entrepreneurs, promote gender diversity and inclusion, develop greater business collaborations and engagement with government agencies. Philanthropy is also something Dato’ Elaine Teh holds close to her heart, and she has generously facilitated several community building causes and initiatives across Southeast Asia with her time and resources.

Supporting Dato’ Elaine Teh as part her management team at Octopus Distribution Networks is Managing Director, Mr Matthew Ruscoe, who has been a trailblazer in Asia’s F&B and marketing industry for more than 12 years. With deep industry experience and strong regional network from his previous roles as the Regional Sales Director of Kerry Group and the Sales Director of Carlsberg Myanmar, Matthew undertakes a pivotal role in managing Octopus Distribution Networks’ marketing activities, supply chain operations and driving its strategic initiatives forward.

None of the Directors or substantial shareholders of the Company, as well as their respective associates, has any direct or indirect interest in the transaction stated here, other than through their respective shareholdings (if any) in the Company.

About GS Holdings Limited

(Bloomberg Code: GSHL:SP / Reuters Code: GSHO.SI / SGX Code: 43A)

GS Holdings Limited (“GS Holdings”) was incorporated in Singapore on 19 September 2014 and listed on Catalist on 18 January 2016.

With an aim to diversify its business model and create additional streams of income, GS Holdings has expanded into various business ventures in the food and beverage (“F&B”) industry. To harness its growth opportunities, GS Holdings is looking to further expand its brand presence across Asia and beyond via new franchising, licensing and distribution models.

For more information, please visit https://gsholdings.com.sg/.

This press release is to be read in conjunction with the Company’s announcement released on 23 October 2024, which can be downloaded via www.sgx.com.

Issued on behalf of GS Holdings Limited by 8PR Asia Pte Ltd.

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Contact Person: Alex Tan
Email: alex.tan@8prasia.com
Country: Singapore
Website: https://gsholdings.com.sg/

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Shared Pets LLC Launches Revolutionary High-Tech Products to Enhance Pet Care Experience

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United States, 24th Oct 2024 – Shared Pets LLC, a leading innovator in the pet care industry, is excited to announce the launch of its latest line of smart, high-tech products designed to improve the lives of pets and their owners. Focused on merging advanced technology with pet care, Shared Pets LLC is committed to creating solutions that offer convenience, entertainment, and health benefits for pets and their families.

The company’s mission is clear: to enrich the bond between pets and their owners by offering innovative products that simplify daily care routines and enhance the quality of life for both. Each product in Shared Pets LLC’s collection is designed with the modern pet parent in mind, combining technology and functionality to make pet ownership more enjoyable and hassle-free.

A Vision for Enriching Pet Lives

Shared Pets LLC strives to bring the latest advancements in technology to the pet care sector, ensuring pets receive the best care possible while strengthening the connection between pets and their families. The company meticulously designs and selects its product range to meet the highest standards of quality, innovation, and usability. From smart feeders to health monitoring devices, Shared Pets LLC aims to make every moment spent with pets more rewarding.

“Our mission is to provide pet owners with high-tech solutions that improve their daily interactions with their pets,” a spokesperson for Shared Pets LLC shared. “We recognize the deep bond between pets and their families, and we want to support that relationship with products that offer both practical benefits and joy.”

Innovative Product Offerings for Modern Pet Owners

Shared Pets LLC’s product line includes an impressive range of high-tech pet care tools, such as smart feeders, interactive toys, GPS trackers, and health monitoring devices. These products are designed not only to improve pet well-being but also to provide peace of mind and convenience for pet owners.

  • Smart Feeders: These innovative feeders allow pet owners to manage and monitor their pet’s meals remotely, ensuring proper portioning and timely feeding, even when they are away from home.
  • Interactive Toys: Designed to keep pets mentally stimulated and entertained, these toys offer interactive features that engage pets, helping reduce boredom and anxiety.
  • GPS Trackers: These devices provide pet owners with real-time location tracking, ensuring the safety and security of their pets wherever they may roam.
  • Health Monitoring Devices: Shared Pets LLC’s health-focused devices help pet parents keep track of their pet’s physical activity and well-being, allowing for early detection of health issues and promoting overall fitness.

Crafted with Premium Materials

All Shared Pets LLC products are handmade using high-quality materials to ensure durability, comfort, and safety. The company places a strong emphasis on creating products that meet the highest standards of reliability while maintaining an aesthetic appeal that suits both pets and their owners.

Bringing the Future of Pet Care Today

Shared Pets LLC is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of pet care by leveraging cutting-edge technology to simplify pet ownership and create more interactive experiences. The company invites pet owners to explore its innovative products and discover how technology can enhance the care, safety, and happiness of their pets.

For more Information visit https://sharedpets.com 

About Shared Pets LLC

Shared Pets LLC is a technology-driven company that specializes in creating high-quality, innovative pet care products. Focused on merging the latest advancements in technology with practical pet care solutions, Shared Pets LLC aims to enhance the bond between pets and their owners while providing products that are both functional and enjoyable.

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