The Immigration Nerds Talk About H-1B Scarcity and the Demand for Talent
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, Erickson Immigration Group’s Partner Justin Parsons and Lead Researcher Luke Bianco welcome Stuart Anderson, the Executive
Read More »DHS Secretary Mayorkas Announces New Workforce Enforcement Strategy
In a memo to Tae D. Johnson, Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Ur M. Jaddou, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; Troy A. Miller,
Read More »NSW Australia Announces End of Quarantine Requirements for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
From November 1, 2021, people arriving in NSW who are fully vaccinated will not need to quarantine. They must take a COVID-19 test on arrival and provide proof
Read More »November 2021 Visa Bulletin Released
Highlights EB-1 remains current for all countries. Final Action Dates: EB-2 China advanced by over 4 months to November 15, 2018, and EB-3 China retrogressed by almost 8
Read More »Global Legal Firm Erickson Immigration Group Names Four Equity Partners
Today, Erickson Immigration Group (EIG) announced its four Managing Directors, Rob Taylor, Justin Parsons, Alejandra Zapatero, and Hiba Mona Anver are now equal partners of
Read More »The US to Open to Fully Vaccinated Travelers from Canada and Mexico via Land and Ferry Ports
Beginning in November, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will allow fully vaccinated travelers from Mexico or Canada to enter the United States at land and ferry points
Read More »India to Resume International Tourism
India’s government has announced plans to relax the travel restrictions for foreign nationals that were put into effect in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key
Read More »Singapore Expands Quarantine-Free Travel Program
The government of Singapore has announced new quarantine-free travel arrangements for vaccinated travelers. From October 19, vaccinated travelers will be able to fly to
Read More »Brazil Updates Requirements for International Travelers
On October 5, the Government of Brazil announced updates to border policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The land borders remain closed to non-residents foreign
Read More »Canada Resumes Travel from India
As of October 4, direct flights from India to Canada have resumed. Passengers eligible to enter Canada and traveling on those flights must: obtain a pre-departure negative
Read More »Chile Reopens For International Tourism Travel
The Chilean government has reopened Chile’s borders for international travel and tourism as of October 1, 2021. What to Expect Travelers to Chile who are neither
Read More »Singapore Revises Border Measures
From October 7, 2021, border measures for incoming travelers will be determined based on the travelers’ recent travel history in the last 14 days, instead of 21 days, and
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