Japan Reopens to Business Travelers
The Government of Japan has reopened the country’s borders for travelers for short-term and mid-to-long-term work/business purposes. Travelers must follow the
Read More »DHS Extends and Re-Designates South Sudan for TPS
On Thursday, March 3, 2022, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Read More »Canada Announces Immigration Streams for Ukrainians
On Thursday, March 3, the Government of Canada announced new immigration streams for Ukrainians who want to come to Canada temporarily or permanently. Additionally,
Read More »EU to Apply Temporary Protection to Ukrainians Fleeing Russian Invasion
On Thursday, March 3, the EU Commission activated the Temporary Protection Directive, which offers immediate and temporary protection to displaced persons from non-EU
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About Refugee Assistance During a Crisis
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, we talk to the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service‘s President and CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah about
Read More »DHS Announces TPS Designation for Ukraine
On Thursday, March 3, the Department of Homeland Security announced the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine for 18 months. The TPS designation is
Read More »Estonia Revised Entry Procedures Related to COVID-19
The Government of Estonia published new entry rules for travelers from the European Union and Schengen Area. The new rules will go into effect on February 21, 2022. Key
Read More »Slovenia Ends COVID-19 Entry Requirements
The Government of Slovenia has ended its COVID-19 health-related entry requirements. Travelers will no longer need to show a vaccination certificate, a negative COVID-19 test
Read More »Updated | World Responds to Russian Invasion of Ukraine with Sanctions and Humanitarian Efforts
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Erickson Immigration Group is carefully monitoring the response by European governments. Since fighting broke out on Thursday,
Read More »Germany Drafts Plans to Ease Travel Restrictions
The Government of Germany has released draft plans that would ease travel restrictions from next week. Highlights According to the draft, Germany will consider categorizing a
Read More »UK Announces Humanitarian Support Package for Ukraine
On Tuesday, March 1, the UK Home Secretary announced phase 2 of the government’s humanitarian support package for the people of Ukraine. Secretary Patel said that the
Read More »Hungary Announces New Vaccine Certificate Rules for May
The Government of Hungary announced new rules that will apply to vaccine certificates in Hungary (including the EU-Digital COVID-19 Certificate) from May 1, 2022. Key
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