Predictions: U.S. Immigration in the New Presidential Administration
No doubt, the U.S. immigration system will change in many ways, as it did during Trump’s first presidency. Here are our best guesses about what to expect and how we [...]
U.S. Government Revokes African Travel Ban
We recently wrote about a U.S. travel ban suspending entry for travelers from certain African countries. The travel ban was intended to limit the spread of the Omicron variant. Because [...]
U.S. Announces New International Travel Rules and Restrictions
*See article of 07/27/2022 regarding new travel guidance We previously wrote about the U.S. government’s requirements for travelers returning to the U.S. from abroad. The government has since modified [...]
End of COVID-19 Travel Ban Creates New Requirements for Travelers
*Refer to blog of 12/11/2021 regarding new travel restrictions and guidance. Just in time for the holidays, the U.S. government plans to lift the COVID-19 travel ban. On November [...]
COVID-19 Travel Ban Finally Ending and Vaccination Required Instead
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the government has restricted travel from certain countries in order to limit the spread of the virus. This has not only made it difficult for [...]
COVID-19 Challenges to Re-Entering the U.S. for Those Who are Not U.S. Permanent Residents or Citizens
Now that we have returned to some normalcy, we understand many of our clients are eager to travel again. However, COVID-related travel restrictions remain in place and are constantly changing. [...]
Some Relief for Persons Traveling from COVID-Banned Countries to the U.S.: National Interest Exception Waivers Now Valid for 1 Year
Because of the pandemic, the government does not allow certain people to enter the U.S. if they were physically present in one of the following countries 14 days before traveling [...]
Immigration Changes in Biden’s First Months
President Biden promised substantial immigration reform as a part of his campaign. After his first 100 days in office, we take a look at the changes that have been made [...]
Nonimmigrant Visa Travel Ban Ended!
Good news! The prior administration’s travel ban of certain nonimmigrant visa applicants abroad was set to expire on March 31, 2021. The Biden administration opted not to extend the ban. [...]
Immigrant Visa Travel Ban Revoked
The previous administration temporarily stopped the entry of new green card holders into the United States. They argued that these immigrants would take jobs of U.S. citizens during the economic [...]