USCIS Issues Policy to Further Provide Protections to Crime Victims
On Monday, June 14, USCIS updated the USCIS Policy Manual to introduce the Bona Fide Determination, a new process that will give crime victims access to employment
Read More »Business Travelers to Israel Required to use Special Permit
Under the latest COVID-19 updated policy, business travelers to Israel will be required to obtain a special permit. What to Expect Business travelers can apply for their
Read More »Biden Administration Releases its Spring Uniform Regulatory Agenda
On Friday, the Biden Administration released its Spring Uniform Regulatory Agenda. The agenda lays out a roadmap of the areas in which the administration plans to issue
Read More »Israel Updates Travel Guidance for Foreign Nationals
As Israel reopens for select international travelers, there are still restrictions and, in some cases, suspensions in place. Entry into Israel by foreign nationals from the
Read More »Philippines Updates Requirements for Recruitment
The Philippines Department of Labor and Employment (“DOLE”) issued Advisory No. 07-21 dated June 10, 2021, regarding the submission of proof of publication in relation to
Read More »Canada Prepares to Ease Border Restrictions
Canada Health Minister Patty Hajdu said the country would take a “phased approach towards adjusting current border measures.” Canada’s air and land borders
Read More »CDC Updates Guidance for US International Travelers
On Wednesday, June 10, the US Centers for Disease Control updated its COVID-19 related travel guidance. The prevailing guidance is to not travel internationally until fully
Read More »USCIS Issues Policy Manual Changes
On June 9, 2021, USCIS issued three policy alerts announcing updated guidance to the USCIS Policy Manual. All three updates are intended to streamline processing, reduce
Read More »Ireland Adds New Designated States
In late March, the government announced that travel to Ireland from specified countries and regions would require a mandatory hotel quarantine. As of June 8 at 4 am, the
Read More »UK Immigration Updates for EU, EEA and Swiss Citizens
The UK Home Office has released a primer for EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens who have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme or for a UK visa to navigate the changes within the UK
Read More »In TPS Case, the Supreme Court Sides with the Government
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Jose Santos Sanchez et al. v. Alejandro Mayorkas et al, that individuals granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) who originally
Read More »Portugal Plans to Open to US Travelers
Economy Minister Pedro Siza Vieira announced that fully vaccinated US tourists would be permitted to enter Portugal, with more details in the coming week. Vieira did not
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