France Increases Salary Minimum for Talent Passport Residence Permits
Each year, on January 1, France increases the minimum wage to adjust for inflation, which automatically impacts the minimum salary threshold for some Talent Passport
Read More »February 2022 Visa Bulletin Released
Highlights EB-1 remains current for all countries. Final Action Dates: EB-2 China advanced by 1 month and 11 days to March 1, 2019, and EB-3 China remains unchanged with a
Read More »The EU Ends Travel Ban for Southern African Countries
On Monday, January 10, the European Union ended the travel ban imposed on southern African countries on November 26, 2021. The 27 Member States have also agreed to lift the
Read More »Chile Updates its Travel Requirements
On January 10, 2022, the Government of Chile updated its travel guidance for non-resident foreign travelers. What to Expect Travelers must: Present a negative PCR test result
Read More »Panama Increases Public Health Efforts
On January 5, 2022, the Government of Panama updated its public health requirements for travelers to the country. Non-vaccinated travelers have to present a negative COVID-19
Read More »Israel Reopens for Tourism
The Government of Israel removed all countries from the Red List, with changes going into effect on January 7, 2022. The United Arab Emirates, United States, United Kingdom,
Read More »Greece Extends Entry Rules for Two Weeks
The Government of Greece announced it would extend the current entry rules for two more weeks until January 24, 2022. Current Requirements The entry ban on travelers from
Read More »US | State Department Expands Interview Waiver Authority
On December 23, 2021, the State Department announced it has authorized consulates, through the end of 2022, to waive the in-person interview appointment for certain
Read More »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
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