CDC Updates Guidance for US International Travelers
On Wednesday, June 10, the US Centers for Disease Control updated its COVID-19 related travel guidance. The prevailing guidance is to not travel internationally until fully
Read More »USCIS Issues Policy Manual Changes
On June 9, 2021, USCIS issued three policy alerts announcing updated guidance to the USCIS Policy Manual. All three updates are intended to streamline processing, reduce
Read More »Ireland Adds New Designated States
In late March, the government announced that travel to Ireland from specified countries and regions would require a mandatory hotel quarantine. As of June 8 at 4 am, the
Read More »UK Immigration Updates for EU, EEA and Swiss Citizens
The UK Home Office has released a primer for EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens who have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme or for a UK visa to navigate the changes within the UK
Read More »In TPS Case, the Supreme Court Sides with the Government
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Jose Santos Sanchez et al. v. Alejandro Mayorkas et al, that individuals granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) who originally
Read More »Portugal Plans to Open to US Travelers
Economy Minister Pedro Siza Vieira announced that fully vaccinated US tourists would be permitted to enter Portugal, with more details in the coming week. Vieira did not
Read More »New Rules for Entering Spain Go Into Effect
As of Monday, June 7, new rules governing the health requirements for all travelers wishing to enter Spain go into effect. What are the Changes Any fully vaccinated person,
Read More »Spain Starts Issuing the EU Digital COVID Certificate
From June 7, Spain will begin to issue and recognize the EU Digital COVID Certificate. The EU has agreed to accept the DCC across the bloc by July 1. In Spain, the DCC
Read More »Spain Updates Travel Restrictions for Brazil & South Africa
The Spanish government has published the Order PCM/545/2021, extending the limitation of flights between Brazil, South Africa, and Spanish airports. The current
Read More »USCIS Reaches Cap for H-2B Supplement
As previously reported, on May 25, DHS and DOL published a temporary final rule requiring USCIS to increase the additional H-2B nonimmigrant visa cap by up to 22,000 through
Read More »Representatives Lofgren and Curtis Introduced the EAGLE Act of 2021
On Wednesday, June 2, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced H.R. 3648, the Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act of
Read More »France to Process Talent Passport on Online Portal
The French government will now accept Talent Passport residence permit applications through the recently launched online portal. Changes From May 25, applicants may submit
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