EU to Apply Temporary Protection to Ukrainians Fleeing Russian Invasion
On Thursday, March 3, the EU Commission activated the Temporary Protection Directive, which offers immediate and temporary protection to displaced persons from non-EU
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About Refugee Assistance During a Crisis
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, we talk to the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service‘s President and CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah about
Read More »DHS Announces TPS Designation for Ukraine
On Thursday, March 3, the Department of Homeland Security announced the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine for 18 months. The TPS designation is
Read More »Estonia Revised Entry Procedures Related to COVID-19
The Government of Estonia published new entry rules for travelers from the European Union and Schengen Area. The new rules will go into effect on February 21, 2022. Key
Read More »Slovenia Ends COVID-19 Entry Requirements
The Government of Slovenia has ended its COVID-19 health-related entry requirements. Travelers will no longer need to show a vaccination certificate, a negative COVID-19 test
Read More »Updated | World Responds to Russian Invasion of Ukraine with Sanctions and Humanitarian Efforts
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Erickson Immigration Group is carefully monitoring the response by European governments. Since fighting broke out on Thursday,
Read More »Germany Drafts Plans to Ease Travel Restrictions
The Government of Germany has released draft plans that would ease travel restrictions from next week. Highlights According to the draft, Germany will consider categorizing a
Read More »UK Announces Humanitarian Support Package for Ukraine
On Tuesday, March 1, the UK Home Secretary announced phase 2 of the government’s humanitarian support package for the people of Ukraine. Secretary Patel said that the
Read More »Hungary Announces New Vaccine Certificate Rules for May
The Government of Hungary announced new rules that will apply to vaccine certificates in Hungary (including the EU-Digital COVID-19 Certificate) from May 1, 2022. Key
Read More »EU to Propose Asylum for Refugees from Ukraine
On Sunday afternoon, German Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser tweeted about the first of its kind proposal from the EU Commission that all 27 EU Member States offer
Read More »Czech Republic Maintains Color-Coded System, Makes Exemptions for Ukraine
The Czech Republic’s authorities have announced that Malta will now be placed on its red list, and the color-coded system for foreign travelers will remain in effect
Read More »Greece Expands Testing Requirement Exemption
The Government of Greece announced that travelers from the European Union and Schengen Area, the UK and other non-EU countries that have joined the EU Digital Covid
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