UK Suspends Priority and Super Priority Processing
UK Visas and Immigration has suspended “Priority” and “Super Priority” services for new study, work, and family visa applications. UKVI will prioritize applications
Read More »The UK Removes All Remaining COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
The UK Government announced it would remove the remaining COVID-19 international travel restrictions for all passengers from 4 am Friday, March 18. Travelers who are not
Read More »Hungary Revokes COVID-19 Travel Requirements
The Government of Hungary will no longer require any travelers to follow COVID-19 health-related measures as it removes all the previously imposed restrictions. All incoming
Read More »Austria Reduces Health-Related Travel Requirements
The Government of Austria announced that travelers to the country would no longer have to follow COVID-19 protective measures. The changes go into effect as of March 5, 2022.
Read More »Slovakia Adjust COVID-Related Travel Guidelines
The Government of Slovakia announced new changes to the country’s entry rules, to go into effect on February 4. Key Highlights Slovakia will no longer group or
Read More »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 »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,
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