EU Recommends Reinstating Travel Restrictions for US Travelers
On August 30, the EU revised its list of “safe” third countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted. In doing so, Israel, Kosovo, Lebanon, Montenegro,
Read More »Singapore Ministry of Manpower to Auto-Extend IPA Validity
An alert received from the Singapore Ministry of Manpower underscored the need to maintain strict border controls for higher-risk countries/regions1, to minimize the risk of
Read More »Brazil Extends Immigration Deadlines
The Brazilian government has extended the deadline for obtaining or registering for a residence permit, and for registering for a temporary visa, for foreign nationals with
Read More »UK Home Office Releases Innovation Strategy
The UK Home Office has released the UK Innovation Strategy, a plan that maps the government’s vision to make the UK a global hub for innovation by 2035. The strategy
Read More »Peru Extends Movement and Travel Restrictions
On August 23, 2021, the Government of Peru announced the extension of movement restrictions to Sunday, September 5, 2021. What to Expect The Jorge Chavez International
Read More »UK Home Office Extends End Date for Adjusted Right to Work Checks to 2022
The UK Home Office has extended the end date for adjusted right to work checks to April 5, 2022 (inclusive). This replaces previous guidance issued on June 18, 2021, which
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About the History of Policing Migration through the Criminal Justice System
In this week’s episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we welcome Jennifer M. Chacón, Professor of Law at UC Berkeley School of Law. Professor Chacón’s focus
Read More »The UK Updates Travel Guidance for 9 Countries
The UK government has updated its travel guidance, with changes to go into effect as of Monday, August 30 at 4 AM. Changes to Traffic Light Categories Red List |
Read More »CDC to Require COVID-19 Vaccine for all Applicants for Refugee or Immigrant Status
In a memo on August 19, the Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that from October 1, Panel Physicians must
Read More »EIG Attorney Hiba Anver Named Top Immigration Attorney by Business Insider
ARLINGTON, VA, August 23, 2021 — Hiba Mona Anver, Managing Director of Erickson Immigration Group (“EIG”), has been recognized by Business Insider in a listing of the
Read More »The US Extends Non-Essential Border Closure with Canada and Mexico
On Friday, August 20, the Department of Homeland Security announced via tweet that the current restrictions for non-essential travel between the United States and Canada and
Read More »Hong Kong Adds the US and 14 Other Countries to High Risk Travel Category
From August 20, the Hong Kong government will upgrade the risk classification for 15 countries from medium to high, requiring extended quarantines for travelers. Key
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