Singapore Expands Vaccinated Travel Lanes
The Government of Singapore announced the expansion of the Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) to include a joint VTL with Malaysia and a VTL with Finland and Sweden from November
Read More »Norway Extends Travel Restrictions
The Government of Norway has extended the public health and travel measures in place for the country. Current Entry restrictions All border crossing points have reopened. All
Read More »UK Budget Provides More Details on 2022 Immigration Plans
In the spring of 2022, the UK Government will launch the Scale-up, High Potential Individual, and Global Business Mobility visas to attract highly skilled people and support
Read More »Ireland Announces Comprehensive Changes to Employment Permits System
The Government of Ireland announced changes to the employment permits system for workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). The main changes, which are in effect
Read More »Australia Reopens to Travel from Singapore
The Government of Australia has announced that from November 21, 2021, fully vaccinated Singaporean citizens will be able to travel to Australia without seeking a travel
Read More »UK Releases Quarantine Requirements for Minor Children
From 4 am, Monday, November 22, 2021, the travel requirements for children (aged 17 and younger) will no longer depend on their place of residence. The rules that currently
Read More »DHS to Streamline Processes for Afghan Nationals
As part of Operation Allies Welcome, an all-government effort to resettle vulnerable Afghans, including those who worked with or on behalf of the United States, the
Read More »Japan Implements New Immigration System for Initial Reopening
The Government of Japan has begun a phased approach to easing border and travel restrictions. Published on Friday, November 5, the changes went into effect at 10 am Monday,
Read More »DHS Announces H-2A and H-2B Eligible Countries
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with the Department of State (DOS) announced the countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa
Read More »EIG CTO Sanjay Akut Named as a Top Tech Executive
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the trade association representing the capital region’s technology community, announced Erickson Immigration Group
Read More »Litigation Victory Changes USCIS Adjudication of Work Permits for Nonimmigrant Spouses
On November 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security entered into a settlement with plaintiffs, significantly changing USCIS policy regarding work authorization for
Read More »Iceland Extends Travel Restrictions into 2022
The Government of Iceland has announced it will maintain the current public health measures and border controls until January 15, 2022. Key Highlights Travelers who are fully
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