State Dept. Releases the August 2021 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State released the August 2021 Visa Bulletin on July 14, 2021. Overall, EB-2 for China and EB-3 for India showed at least four (4) months of progress
Read More »UK Updates Travel Traffic Light System in Advance of Freedom Day
The UK government has updated its travel lists, with the changes to go into effect on Monday, July 19 at 4 am. Changes in the Country Categories Bulgaria and Hong Kong will
Read More »Singapore Suspends Inbound Travel and Transit from Myanmar
From 11:59 PM, Thursday, July 15, 2021, Singapore will refuse entry and transit to long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with travel history to Myanmar in the last
Read More »Peru Extends State of Emergency, Updates Current Restrictions
On Saturday, July 10, the Peruvian government declared a new extension of the State of National Emergency, now in effect until August 31, 2021. During a state of
Read More »Ireland Updates Processing Times for Employment Permits
Ireland’s Department of Trade, Enterprise, and Employment has released the current processing times for employment permits. The current processing times for
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About Post-Brexit Life in the UK, Freedom Day
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, we talk to Zara Najam, Erickson Immigration Group Senior Attorney, and Rizwana Quazi, Kingsley Napley Associate Attorney,
Read More »Japan Declares State of Emergency, Prohibits Olympics Spectators
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency for Japan, that would begin on July 12 and end on August 22. The rescheduled Olympic Games are set to begin on
Read More »The UK Updates Guidance for Red, Amber, and Green Countries
On Thursday, July 8, the UK Home Office updated its guidance and traveler requirements for the Traffic Light System. The most significant change in this update is that the UK
Read More »Canada Eases Restrictions for Vaccinated Travelers
From 12:01 am ET on July 5, travel restrictions will be eased for eligible and fully vaccinated travelers. Travelers may qualify for certain exemptions to quarantine and
Read More »Japan Extends Validity for Existing COE
The Japanese government updated and extended the validity of existing Certificates of Eligibility (COE). BEFORE AFTER COE issued between January 1, 2020 — January 30,
Read More »India to Resume International Air Travel
International commercial passenger flights to and from India will remain closed until July 31, 2021. In some instances, there are select routes on a case-by-case basis. India
Read More »Germany Updates Risk Areas
Germany has updated its designation for India, Nepal, Portugal, Russia, and the UK. Formerly classified as a virus variants area, they will now be “high incidence
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