The Immigration Nerds Talk About Movies Made by and Featuring Immigrants
In this first episode of 2022, the Immigration Nerds welcome Bilal Zouheir, a film curator and founder of agoodmovietowatch.com, a film recommendation website trusted by 6
Read More »France Issues Quarantine Requirement for Unvaccinated US Travelers
The Government of France has updated its entry requirements based on country of origin, and expanded the classifications to include “Scarlet Red.” From January 6,
Read More »India Extends International Flight Suspension
As announced via tweet, the suspension of scheduled international commercial flights has been extended until January 31, 2022. Flights approved by the Directorate General of
Read More »Spain Continues to Categorize EU and Schengen Area as Risk Countries
The Spanish Ministry of Health will continue categorizing all European Union/Schengen Area countries as risk countries from January 6 through January 16, 2022. Travelers from
Read More »England Changes Rules for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
The UK Home Office announced changes to the rules for fully vaccinated travel to England. From 4 am on Friday, January 7, fully vaccinated travelers do NOT need to take a
Read More »USCIS Extends COVID-19 Flexibilities
On December 30, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it is extending the flexibilities first introduced on March 30, 2020. This flexibility applies
Read More »New Zealand Pushes Back Reopening Date to February 2022
The Government of New Zealand announced the phased border reopening would be delayed to the end of February 2022. New Zealand’s borders remain closed to most travelers;
Read More »France Tightens Border Controls and Vaccine Requirements
The Government of France announced new restrictions to go into effect from January 2022. France will shorten the validity window of the vaccination certificate. As a result,
Read More »Spain Extends Travel Restrictions, and Issues New Requirements for Vaccination Certificates
The Government of Spain has extended the non-essential entry restrictions imposed against the majority of third countries. The conditions will remain in place until the end
Read More »Biden Administration Revokes Entry Ban on Southern Africa Countries
On Tuesday, December 28, President Joseph Biden revoked Proclamation 10315 introduced on November 26, 2021, following the World Health Organization’s announcement of
Read More »USCIS Expedites Processing of EADs for Healthcare Workers
On December 28, USCIS announced that effective immediately, healthcare workers with a pending Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal application (Form I-765,
Read More »Updated Travel Guidance to England
The UK Home Office has updated its guidance and requirements for travel to England from another country. Current travel guidance varies based on vaccination and travel
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