France Launches Online Portal for Work Permit Applications
From April 6, 2021, applications for work permits to hire foreign employees (non-EU Nationals) will be done on a dedicated portal. The work permit is required in
Read More »Singapore Stops Accepting New Entry Applications for Work Pass Holders from Higher-Risk Countries
On Friday, May 7, the Ministry of Manpower announced that it would not accept new entry applications for work pass holders from higher-risk countries effective immediately.
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About Immigration and Entrepreneurship in the United States
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, we talk to Javier Miranda about his co-authored paper “Immigration and Entrepreneurship in the United States” for the
Read More »USCIS Will Suspend Biometric Requirements for Certain E, H-4, and L-2 Visa Applicants
USCIS is finalizing a policy that will temporarily suspend the Trump-era biometrics requirements for individuals filing Form I-539 to request an extension of stay in or
Read More »EIG US and Global COVID Update | May 4, 2021
With our mission to uncomplicate the complicated, we’ve always thought of our work in immigration as people-first. Our goal is for these updates to make sense of the
Read More »Dept. of Justice Ends Trump-Era Policy to Restrict Funds for Sanctuary Cities
On April 29, 2021, Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced the extension of the quarantine period for all international travelers
Read More »USCIS Instructs Officers to Defer to Previous Decisions for Extensions
On Tuesday, USCIS issued new policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual that guides officers to consider past determinations for extension requests that maintain the same
Read More »As Cases Spike, Countries Restrict Travel from India | Updated
India is experiencing a significant second spike in COVID-19 infections. In response, several countries around the world are suspending, limiting, or advising against travel
Read More »Ireland Eases Requirements for Some Families and Fully Vaccinated Travelers
On Friday, April 23, Ireland updated its public health measures related to international travel to Ireland, easing restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers and families
Read More »COVID-19 and the State of Global Mobility in 2020
The year 2020 marked a sudden break in mobility across international borders. The COVID-19 pandemic decimated tourism and business travel; cut the lion’s share of seasonal
Read More »Singapore Suspends All Entry from India
Singapore has updated and increased restrictions regarding travel from India. Effective April 23 at 11:59 PM, all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors who have
Read More »India Lifts e-Visa Restrictions for 156 Countries
India Ministry of Home Affairs: “Vide Office Memorandum 25022/28/2020-F.I dated 30.03.2021, e-Visa under the following categories viz. e-Business Visa, e-Medical Visa,
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