Immigration Nerds Talk About the History of Policing Migration through the Criminal Justice System
In this week’s episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we welcome Jennifer M. Chacón, Professor of Law at UC Berkeley School of Law. Professor Chacón’s focus
Read More »The UK Updates Travel Guidance for 9 Countries
The UK government has updated its travel guidance, with changes to go into effect as of Monday, August 30 at 4 AM. Changes to Traffic Light Categories Red List |
Read More »CDC to Require COVID-19 Vaccine for all Applicants for Refugee or Immigrant Status
In a memo on August 19, the Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that from October 1, Panel Physicians must
Read More »EIG Attorney Hiba Anver Named Top Immigration Attorney by Business Insider
ARLINGTON, VA, August 23, 2021 — Hiba Mona Anver, Managing Director of Erickson Immigration Group (“EIG”), has been recognized by Business Insider in a listing of the
Read More »The US Extends Non-Essential Border Closure with Canada and Mexico
On Friday, August 20, the Department of Homeland Security announced via tweet that the current restrictions for non-essential travel between the United States and Canada and
Read More »Hong Kong Adds the US and 14 Other Countries to High Risk Travel Category
From August 20, the Hong Kong government will upgrade the risk classification for 15 countries from medium to high, requiring extended quarantines for travelers. Key
Read More »US Embassy in Kabul Suspends Visa Processing
The State Department has suspended visa services at the US Embassy in Kabul. All appointments for nonimmigrant visas, immigrant visas, and Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) at
Read More »Singapore Introduces Quarantine-Free Travel Lane for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
Singapore has introduced a new Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) arrangement, which will allow fully vaccinated travelers to enter Singapore without serving the Stay Home Notice
Read More »US TSA Extends Face Mask Requirement through 2022
Travelers on all US transportation networks — including at airports, on board commercial aircraft, on buses, commuter buses, and rail systems — will be required to wear a
Read More »DHS Seeks Public Comments on the Public Charge Rule
The Department of Homeland Security has announced it will seek public comment to inform the public charge regulatory proposal development. The intention of public comment is
Read More »Immigration Nerds talk to Theresa Brown, Managing Director of Immigration and Cross-Border Policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center
In this week’s episode of the Immigration Nerds, host Ian Gaines talks to Theresa Brown, the managing director of Immigration and Cross-Border Policy at the Bipartisan
Read More »Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower Reinforces “Fully Vaccinated” Definition
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) announced that work pass holders and dependents from higher-risk countries would be allowed entry into Singapore if these
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