Germany to Facilitate Visa Requirements for Skilled Workers from Russia
The government of Germany announced that they would facilitate the visa requirements for skilled workers from Russia. According to reports, the visa application process will
Read More »Afghanistan Designated for Temporary Protected Status
On May 19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) registration process for Afghanistan. DHS previously announced that
Read More »USCIS Implements Premium Processing for Certain Pending Form I-140 Petitions
USCIS will offer premium processing for certain petitioners with a pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. What to
Read More »New Zealand to Fully Reopen End of July
On May 18, 2022, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that New Zealand would completely reopen its international borders from 11:59 p.m. on July 31. This is a
Read More »US Embassy in Kyiv Reopens
On May 16, 2022, the U.S. embassy in Kyiv reopened after closing on February 14, ten days in advance of Russia’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine. Operations at the
Read More »DHS and DOL Announce an Additional 35,000 H-2B Visas
On May 16, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a temporary final rule (TFR) that would make available an additional
Read More »Czech Republic Adds Financial Requirements to Long-Term Residence Process
The government of the Czech Republic has announced new financial measures for foreign nationals who apply for long-term residence. As of April 1, 2022, foreign nationals must
Read More »June 2022 Visa Bulletin Released
EB-1 remains current for all countries. Final Action Dates: EB-2 China remains unchanged with a cut-off date of March 1, 2019, and EB-3 China remains unchanged with a cut-off
Read More »Europe Ends Mask Requirement for Flights and Airports
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) issued a joint document updating the COVID-19 guidance for
Read More »EU Commission Publishes Sanction Map
The EU Commission has released a website that tracks all travel bans and sanctions the EU has adopted and implemented. The map is intended for EU Member States’
Read More »Spain Extends COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
The Spanish Government has extended the current entry restrictions for travelers through to May 15, 2022. What to Expect Travelers from EU/EEA countries can enter Spain
Read More »Italy Updates COVID-19 Entry Requirements for Travelers
Effective May 1, travelers will no longer have to complete a Passenger Locator Form to enter Italy. Still, the existing entry restrictions will remain in place until at least
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