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
Read More »The Next Steps for the DACA Program — What to Expect
As reported last week, a Texas federal judge’s ruling that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was illegally created has left tens of thousands of
Read More »Ur Jaddou Confirmed as USCIS Director
Ur Jaddou was confirmed by the Senate to be Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Jaddou was the former director of DHS Watch, a project of
Read More »Germany Changes Risk Categories and Removes 10 Countries from the “Virus Variant” List
From August 1, 2021, Germany will streamline the risk categories and remove 10 countries from the “Virus Variant” list. Risk areas will now be classified as
Read More »Kuwait Requires Citizens to be Fully Vaccinated for International Travel
From August 1, Kuwait will require citizens who wish to travel abroad to be fully vaccinated. Key Highlights Exemptions are in place for minors under 16 years old; those with
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