Singapore to Allow Entry for Fully Vaccinated Work Pass Holders and Dependents
Work Pass holders must comply with all prevailing health measures, including Stay Home Notices (SHN) and testing. Employers and other application submitters are responsible
Read More »USCIS Temporarily Doubles the Length of Validity of Form I-693
Beginning August 12, USCIS will extend the validity of Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record from two years to four years due to COVID-19 related
Read More »Australia Updates Travel Restrictions, Moves India to Global Setting
In an ongoing effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, Australia’s borders remain closed and international travel from Australia remains strictly controlled. As of August
Read More »New DACA Rule from the Biden Administration is Expected
The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs posted a notice that it had received a draft rule intended to safeguard the Deferred Action for Childhood
Read More »State Department Adds 7 Countries to “Do Not Travel” List
On August 9 and 10, the US State Department revised its classification for Aruba; Eswatini; France; French Polynesia; Iceland; Israel, The West Bank, and Gaza; and Thailand,
Read More »US Lowers Risk Level for Canada
The State Department has classified Canada as a Level 2 Risk, Exercise Increased Caution. Similarly, the Centers for Disease Control has revised the Travel Notice for Canada
Read More »The UK Updates Travel Guidance and Traffic Light System, Includes France in Broad Plans
The UK government has updated its travel guidance. Highlights of these changes include applying the normal amber list guidance to travelers from France. Changes to Traffic
Read More »USCIS Streamlines Permanent Resident Application Process
Applicants filing for lawful permanent resident status can also apply for their Social Security number (SSN) or replacement card as part of the adjustment of status (AOS)
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Related to Overseas Childbirth and Citizenship
On Thursday, USCIS updated its policy guidance related to children born outside of the United States. The policy update will allow a non-genetic, non-gestational legal parent
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About Rural America’s Immigration Needs
In this week’s episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we talk to Bob Leonard, author, New York Times contributor, and former anthropology professor at the University
Read More »DHS Defers Deportation Process for Some Hong Kong Residents
President Biden issued a memorandum supporting the rights of the people of Hong Kong and directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to defer deportation proceedings
Read More »Qatar Updates Quarantine Requirements for International Travelers
On Monday, the Qatar Ministry of Public Health announced new updates to the country’s health and safety protocol and travel restrictions. Key Highlights Travelers
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