State Department Provides US Passport Status Update for Fall 2021
The US Department of State has provided updates on the current status of US Passport operations. Effective October 8, routine processing services can take up to 18 weeks from
Read More »New Zealand Updates Vaccine Requirements for Travelers
From November 1, 2021, non-citizens who wish to travel to New Zealand must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This requirement will apply to air travelers 17 years of age
Read More »Canada Suspends Flights from Morocco
The Government of Canada has suspended flights from Morocco until October 29, 2021. What to Expect Passengers who travel to Canada from Morocco via an indirect route will
Read More »Qatar Announces Legal Status Violation Grace Period
The Qatari government announced new guidance for foreign nationals who have violated their legal status. According to the announcement, individuals who have violated
Read More »New Guidance for Travelers to Canada
Starting October 30, 2021, to depart from Canadian airports or travel on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, travelers will need to be fully vaccinated. This vaccine
Read More »Mexico Launches Electronic Passport Program
The Government of Mexico has introduced electronic Mexican passports, to provide a secure and internationally standardized document. The implementation of the electronic
Read More »Mexico to Require Visas for Brazilian Visitors
Reuter’s has reported that Mexico will be imposing visa requirements for Brazilian visitors. This news follows recent talks between the Biden administration and Mexico,
Read More »US Sets Reopening Date for International Travel
From November 8, the United States will reopen to fully vaccinated travelers via air and land entry points. The reopening date came on October 15 from White House Assistant
Read More »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
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