New Rules for Entering Spain Go Into Effect
As of Monday, June 7, new rules governing the health requirements for all travelers wishing to enter Spain go into effect. What are the Changes Any fully vaccinated person,
Read More »Spain Starts Issuing the EU Digital COVID Certificate
From June 7, Spain will begin to issue and recognize the EU Digital COVID Certificate. The EU has agreed to accept the DCC across the bloc by July 1. In Spain, the DCC
Read More »Spain Updates Travel Restrictions for Brazil & South Africa
The Spanish government has published the Order PCM/545/2021, extending the limitation of flights between Brazil, South Africa, and Spanish airports. The current
Read More »USCIS Reaches Cap for H-2B Supplement
As previously reported, on May 25, DHS and DOL published a temporary final rule requiring USCIS to increase the additional H-2B nonimmigrant visa cap by up to 22,000 through
Read More »Representatives Lofgren and Curtis Introduced the EAGLE Act of 2021
On Wednesday, June 2, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced H.R. 3648, the Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act of
Read More »France to Process Talent Passport on Online Portal
The French government will now accept Talent Passport residence permit applications through the recently launched online portal. Changes From May 25, applicants may submit
Read More »Saudi Arabia Lifts Air Travel Restrictions for 11 Countries
On May 29, 2021, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) instructed airlines that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia would be lifting travel restrictions on travelers from
Read More »Switzerland to Issue COVID-19 Certificates to Enable Travel
Switzerland is issuing a COVID certificate, beginning on June 7, that will be compatible with the EU Digital COVID Certificates. The Swiss COVID certificate provides
Read More »State Department Issues New Guidance on National Interest Exceptions
On Thursday, May 27, Secretary of State Antony Blinken provided new guidance on eligibility for National Interest Exceptions (NIE’s), related to the ongoing regional
Read More »The UK Updates Green and Red Lists for Travelers
From May 17, the ‘Stay in the UK’ campaign imposed a red, green, and amber traffic light system, with varying requirements depending on recent travel history. The Traffic
Read More »UK Updates Guidance for Visa Applicants and Temporary UK Residents
The UK Home Office has issued updated guidance for visa customers and applicants in the UK, visa customers outside of the UK, and British nationals overseas who need to apply
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk to Top Chef and Dreamer Byron Gomez
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, we’re joined by “Top Chef” Season 18 contestant and Dreamer, Chef Byron Gomez. Chef Gomez shares his journey
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