Hiba Anver Named to the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers List
Erickson Immigration Group (EIG) is proud to announce that Partner Hiba Mona Anver has been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers guide, a prestigious
Read More »Public Health-Based Travel Restrictions Following CDC Ebola Guidance
On May 18, 2026, the Trump administration invoked Title 42 of the Public Health Service Act in response to an ongoing outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in East and Central
Read More »Trump Administration Issues Executive Order Targeting Financial System Oversight of Immigration Status
The Trump administration has issued a new Executive Order, “Restoring Integrity to America’s Financial System,” directing federal agencies to enhance oversight of how
Read More »EU Adopts New Schengen Visa Cascade Rules for Thailand
On May 18, 2026, the Thailand delegation of the European External Action Service (EEAS) announced that, on May 8, 2026, the European Commission approved the application of
Read More »EIG in the News: Companies Stare Down $100,000 Fee With New H-1B Visa Rules
The Trump administration’s overhaul of the US visa system for highly skilled immigrants is about to get its first major test. The annual lottery for H-1Bs, the most popular
Read More »DOS Pauses Visa Operations in Juba, Kinshasa, and Kampala Amid Ebola Outbreak
The State Department (DOS) has announced that, effective May 18, 2026, the US Embassies in Juba, South Sudan; Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo; and Kampala, Uganda
Read More »DOL Reinforces English Language Requirements for Foreign Commercial Drivers
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has issued new guidance clarifying that employers seeking to hire foreign workers for positions involving commercial motor vehicle operation
Read More »Ireland Ends Acknowledgements for Posted Immigration Documents
Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced that it will no longer issue acknowledgements for documents or letters sent to it by post. This includes additional documents
Read More »Canada Reduced Completeness Checks for Citizenship Applications Submitted from Abroad
On May 15, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its operational instructions for officers processing proof of citizenship applications from
Read More »Ready for Kickoff? FIFA 2026 Update
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off in roughly a month, Immigration Nerds welcomes back Ryan Propis, Vice President of Security and Facilitation at the US Travel
Read More »Singapore Updates myMOM Portal with New Work Permit Functions
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has moved the work permit issuance function from Work Permit Online to its new myMOM portal. Since 2025, work permit applications and appeals
Read More »Chile Launches Expedited Business Visa for Indian Nationals
On May 13, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Relations announced a new, expedited business visa for Indian citizens, aimed at attracting more trade and investment from that
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