Czech Republic Requires on Arrival Testing for All Travelers
The Government of the Czech Republic has announced that all travelers will be required to complete a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival. The change goes into effect on Monday,
Read More »Singapore to Require Vaccination for Permanent Residents, Long-Term and Work Pass Holders
The Government of Singapore announced that from February 1, 2022, COVID-19 vaccination will be a condition for the approval or grant of new long-term passes, work passes, and
Read More »EU Makes COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates Valid for 9 Months
The European Union’s Commission announced that the EU Vaccination Certificate would be valid for 270 days or nine months. The 9-month validity window will be uniformly
Read More »Germany Increases Requirements for Travelers from Virus Variant Regions
There is currently a transport ban to and from the United Kingdom, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. However, travelers
Read More »Department of State Announces Discretionary Waiver of Consular Interviews for H-1Bs, H4s, L-1s, and O Visas
State Department Consular Officers are granted authority to waive in-person interviews through the end of 2022 for temporary workers applying for H-1, H-4, L, O, and P visas
Read More »Finland with Fast-Track Service for Select Residence Permit Applicants
The Government of Finland has announced that the Finnish Immigration Service will launch a fast-track service for select residence permit applicants. Key Changes Through the
Read More »Slovakia Requires Quarantine for Arrivals from 7 Countries
The Government of Slovakia will require travelers who have been in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe in the last 14 days to
Read More »Singapore to Freeze New VTL Ticket Sales
The Government of Singapore will freeze all new flight ticket sales for vaccinated travel lane (VTL) flights scheduled between December 23, 2021, and January 20, 2022. The
Read More »The Netherlands Requires Testing for Third-Country Travelers
The Government of the Netherlands announced new entry rules for third-country nationals to go into effect on December 22. Key Changes Travelers from third countries must
Read More »DHS Withdraws H-1B Selection Final Rule
The Department of Homeland Security has published a final rule that withdraws the Modification of Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B
Read More »US State Department Issues “Do Not Travel Warnings” for 16 Countries
On December 20, the US State Department revised its classification for 18 countries, including Bonaire, Chad, Finland, French Guiana, Lebanon, Moldova, Spain, Sudan, and
Read More »Biden Administration Releases Fall 2021 Regulatory Agenda
On December 13, the Biden administration published its Fall 2021 regulatory agenda, which gives the public notice of the areas the federal government intends to regulate in
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