Immigration Blog
Our immigration blog brings you the latest trends, policy, and news in immigration.
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Read ArticlePERM & Prevailing Wage Processing Updates Issued by DOL
The DOL has updated prevailing wage determination (PWD) and permanent labor certification (PERM) processing times
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Read ArticleNovember 2021 Visa Bulletin Issued by State Department
The State Department has released the November 2021 Visa Bulletin, which will use the Dates for Filing Chart.
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Read ArticleBiden Administration Orders ICE to Halt Worksite Arrests
This week, the Biden administration ordered an end to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids at worksites that often result in large-scale immigration arrests.
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2022
(USCIS) announced that it has received enough H-2B petitions for temporary nonagricultural workers to meet the congressionally mandated cap for the first half of FY 2022
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Aruba: Travel to or From Netherlands and Brazil Allowed for Vaccinated Travelers
Fully vaccinated residents of Aruba, with vaccine certification, can return to Aruba from the Netherlands and Brazil
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Read ArticleThailand: Quarantine-Free Travel for Some Fully Vaccinated Travelers
In November fully vaccinated international visitors will no longer be required to quarantine if arriving by air from low-risk countries
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Read ArticleIndia: Tourist Visas Resume for Travelers on Chartered Flights
Foreign nationals will be eligible to enter India on tourist visas
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Read ArticleUK: Travel from Nigeria to England Allowed for Eligible Travelers
Fully vaccinated travelers from Nigeria can enter U.K. without needing to take multiple COVID-19 tests or self-isolate
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Read ArticleSingapore: Updates to Entrance Requirements and Vaccinated Travel Lanes
8 countries added to Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Lanes beginning Oct. 19, 2021
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Israel: Short-Term Work Visa Changes
Period of stay increased to 90 days per calendar year for Short-Term Employment Authorization (SEA) B-1 Work Visas
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Read ArticleIndonesia: Changes in Quarantine Requirements and Entry Policy for Indian Nationals
On Oct. 13, 2021, the Indonesian government announced that it will change restrictions on quarantine requirements for international travelers
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Read ArticleBahrain: New Testing and Quarantine Procedures for Individuals Exposed to COVID-19
New testing and quarantine requirements based on vaccination status and exposure to COVID-19.
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Read ArticleUS/Mexico/Canada: New Protocols for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
Vaccinated travelers can travel to U.S. by land and ferry beginning in November
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Read ArticlePhilippines: New Arrival Guidelines Announced
New guidelines and protocols announced for green and yellow list countries for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers.
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Read ArticleUK: Forty-Seven Countries and Territories Removed From Red List
On Oct. 11, 2021, the UK red list was reduced to 7 countries.
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Read ArticleLatvia: Declaration of a State of Emergency
On Oct.11, 2021, Latvia entered a three-month state of emergency.
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Read ArticleNew Zealand: New Vaccination Requirements for Foreign Nationals
On Nov. 1, 2021, foreign nationals must be fully vaccinated if entering New Zealand by air.
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Read ArticleNew Zealand: Visa Application Centres Closing in Kiribati and Nauru
Visa Application Centres in Kiribati and Nauru will close on Nov. 30, 2021.
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Read ArticleDiversity Visa Lottery for FY 2023 Now Open
The State Department has announced that registration has opened for the 2023 Diversity Visa lottery.
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Read ArticleFederal Judge Orders Visa Processing to Continue During Travel Bans
The State Department must continue processing visas for eligible travelers while COVID-related travel bans are in effect
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