The Immigration Nerds Talk About Building Back Better
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, we examine the Biden administration’s Build Back Better Act, which includes $100 billion for immigration reform. Host
Read More »Germany’s New Government to Permit Dual Citizenship
The newly formed German government announced plans to permit dual citizenship and said it is considering shortening the timeline to become a citizen to just five years. Under
Read More »Tourism Travel to Austria to Resume
The Government of Austria has announced that tourism travel will be permitted from December 13, 2021. The resumption of travel follows a national lockdown and increase of
Read More »The Netherlands to Require Booster Vaccinations from Feb. 2022
From February 2022, the Netherlands authorities will require proof of vaccination and vaccine booster. The booster must be recorded on the applicable vaccination card or
Read More »Spain Requires Testing for Travelers from Omicron-Affected Areas
The Government of Spain has announced new entry requirements for all travelers from areas that have been affected by the Omicron variant. Spain’s
Read More »Bermuda Facilitates Permanent Residency for Long-Term Residents
The government of Bermuda amended the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956 (BIPA) to allow long-term residents to obtain permanent residency in Bermuda. The changes
Read More »Colombia Changes Entry Requirements for All Travelers
The Government of Colombia announced that from December 14, all travelers must provide either proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test obtained within 72-hours
Read More »USCIS Temporarily Waives Form I-693 60-Day Requirement
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily waiving the requirement that the civil surgeon sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record,
Read More »UK Government Expands Testing Requirements to England, and Red List
The UK Home Office announced changes to pre-departure testing that will go into effect at 4 am, Tuesday, December 7, 2021: All people 12 years old and over must take
Read More »EIG Partner, Hiba M. Anver, Joins George Washington University College of Law as Adjunct Professor
Erickson Immigration Group is excited to announce that Hiba Mona Anver, EIG partner, will join The George Washington University College of Law’s Adjunct Faculty as
Read More »Norway to Require Testing for All Travelers
The Government of Norway has announced stricter testing requirements for all travelers to Norway, regardless of their vaccination or recovery status. The government has
Read More »President Biden Announces New Measures in COVID-19 Fight
On Thursday, December 2, President Biden announced new actions in response to the Delta and Omicron COVID-19 variants. In addition to stronger public health protocols for
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