Italy Updates Travel Requirements for Global Travel
The Government of Italy has updated the international travel requirements, with new guidance in place as of October 26, 2021, through December 15, 2021. Italy has established
Read More »UK Government Removes Last “Red List” Countries
The UK Government announced that from Monday, November 1 at 4 am, the 7 remaining countries on the “red list” will be removed. Colombia, the Dominican Republic,
Read More »Biden Administration Announces Pared Down “Build Back Better” Framework
On Thursday, October 28, the Biden administration released the Build Back Better Framework. At $1.75 trillion (or $1.85 trillion with immigration funding), it is a pared-down
Read More »The United States Introduces a Nonbinary Gender Option for US Passports
The US Department of State has added a new option for gender, “X,” for individuals who identify as nonbinary, intersex, or gender-nonconforming. The change from
Read More »Australia Eases Travel Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
From November 1, 2021, fully vaccinated Australian citizens, permanent residents, and their families will be able to leave Australia for any reason. As well, limits on the
Read More »Singapore Reopens to Travelers from South Asia
Singapore will reopen to travelers from Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka from Wednesday, October 27. The Ministry of Health also eased measures from
Read More »White House Provides Details of US Reopening Plan
From November 8, international air travel to the United States will be guided by new regulations. The Biden administration has introduced a consistent set of standards and
Read More »Thailand Reopens to Vaccinated Travelers
From November 1, fully vaccinated travelers from low-risk countries will be able to enter Thailand without a quarantine requirement. Travelers from 46 countries and
Read More »Israel Announces Plans to Reopen to Vaccinated Travelers
Israeli government leaders have recommended allowing fully vaccinated tourists to enter Israel as of November 1. However, the reopening plan is still subject to cabinet
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About LGBTQ-Related Asylum Cases
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, we talk to Ari Shaw, Director of International Programs of the Williams Institute, and Ingrid Eagly, Professor of Law at UCLA
Read More »Singapore Updates Details for VTL
The Government of Singapore has provided additional details for the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) and the application requirements for the fully vaccinated travelers seeking
Read More »USCIS Issues Federal Register Notice for Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by DED for Hong Kong Residents
Following President Biden’s August 5 memorandum directing Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for 18 months for eligible Hong Kong residents, the U.S. Citizenship and
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