India Extends OCI Cardholder Validity through 2022
The Government of India has extended the validity of OCI cards by one year to December 31, 2022. The extension is due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. What to Expect OCI
Read More »Austria Increases EU Blue Card Salary Requirements
The Government of Austria announced that from January 1, 2022, the minimum annual gross salary requirement for an Austrian EU Blue Card has increased by 1.5 percent, from
Read More »Bulgaria to End Golden Visa Program
The Government of Bulgaria announced plans to end the golden visa program, following issues of misuse and corruption and failure to lead to significant investment in the
Read More »Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Attract STEM Talent
On Friday, January 21, the White House released a Fact Sheet outlining the administration’s efforts to streamline and clarify the path for international STEM students,
Read More »Non-US Individuals Must be Fully Vaccinated to Enter the United States by Land
The Department of Homeland Security announced that non-U.S. individuals entering the United States through land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the US-Mexico and
Read More »EU Removes Argentina, Australia, and Canada from “Safe List”
The Council of the European Union removed Argentina, Australia, and Canada from its safe list, advising the Member States to reinstate travel restrictions for travelers from
Read More »Remembering Jerry Erickson, and the Early Days of EIG
This week’s Immigration Nerds podcast is dedicated to the memory of Jerry Erickson, Erickson Immigration Group’s founder. As introduced by partners Hiba Anver and
Read More »France Announces New Restrictions for All Travelers
The Government of France announced new restrictions for citizens, residents, and foreign nationals. Highlights Travelers over the age of 12 must present a negative PCR or
Read More »Sweden Ends Pre-Entry Testing Requirements
The Government of Sweden has lifted the pre-entry testing requirement that was in place for all travelers regardless of vaccination status and country of origin. The change
Read More »Bulgaria Extends Travel Restrictions through End of March
The Government of Bulgaria continues to apply a color-coded system, varying entry rules and requirements based on category. Bulgaria has extended the current entry
Read More »Remembering Jerry Erickson, EIG’s Founder
With great sadness, we share the passing of Jerry Erickson, Erickson Immigration Group’s founder. More than 30 years ago, Jerry founded Erickson Immigration Group with
Read More »Canada Expands Vaccination Requirements
The Government of Canada introduced expanded vaccination requirements to go into effect on January 15 through January 31, with the possibility of an extension. What to Expect
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