White House Provides Details of US Reopening Plan
From November 8, international air travel to the United States will be guided by new regulations. The Biden administration has introduced a consistent set of standards and
Read More »Thailand Reopens to Vaccinated Travelers
From November 1, fully vaccinated travelers from low-risk countries will be able to enter Thailand without a quarantine requirement. Travelers from 46 countries and
Read More »Israel Announces Plans to Reopen to Vaccinated Travelers
Israeli government leaders have recommended allowing fully vaccinated tourists to enter Israel as of November 1. However, the reopening plan is still subject to cabinet
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About LGBTQ-Related Asylum Cases
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, we talk to Ari Shaw, Director of International Programs of the Williams Institute, and Ingrid Eagly, Professor of Law at UCLA
Read More »Singapore Updates Details for VTL
The Government of Singapore has provided additional details for the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) and the application requirements for the fully vaccinated travelers seeking
Read More »USCIS Issues Federal Register Notice for Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by DED for Hong Kong Residents
Following President Biden’s August 5 memorandum directing Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for 18 months for eligible Hong Kong residents, the U.S. Citizenship and
Read More »State Department Provides US Passport Status Update for Fall 2021
The US Department of State has provided updates on the current status of US Passport operations. Effective October 8, routine processing services can take up to 18 weeks from
Read More »New Zealand Updates Vaccine Requirements for Travelers
From November 1, 2021, non-citizens who wish to travel to New Zealand must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This requirement will apply to air travelers 17 years of age
Read More »Canada Suspends Flights from Morocco
The Government of Canada has suspended flights from Morocco until October 29, 2021. What to Expect Passengers who travel to Canada from Morocco via an indirect route will
Read More »Qatar Announces Legal Status Violation Grace Period
The Qatari government announced new guidance for foreign nationals who have violated their legal status. According to the announcement, individuals who have violated
Read More »New Guidance for Travelers to Canada
Starting October 30, 2021, to depart from Canadian airports or travel on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, travelers will need to be fully vaccinated. This vaccine
Read More »Mexico Launches Electronic Passport Program
The Government of Mexico has introduced electronic Mexican passports, to provide a secure and internationally standardized document. The implementation of the electronic
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