On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that, with few exceptions, all nonimmigrant visa applicants, including applicants under the age of 14 and over the age of 79, will require an in-person interview with a...more
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Passport to Smooth Travels: Essential International Travel Checklist for the Holiday Season-
As the travel holiday season begins, clients are reminded of the following precautions to ensure a smooth travel experience during...more
Over the past few weeks, there have been several immigration-related updates from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, USCIS, and other immigration-related agencies relevant to our clients. Below is a summary of these...more
For the many planning international travel this holiday season, it’s essential to consider COVID-19 policies worldwide, including U.S. entry policies, consular post availability for purposes of scheduling visa appointments,...more
Announcement-
In welcome news to international travelers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on June 10, 2022, that effective June 12, 2022, all individuals traveling to the United States will no...more
On October 25, President Joseph R. Biden issued a Presidential Proclamation officially rescinding all current COVID-19 regional travel bans and instead imposed a COVID-19 vaccine requirement on all nonimmigrants traveling to...more
On July 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of State announced that it was extending the validity of National Interest Exceptions (NIE) for 12 months from the date of approval, and for multiple entries, as long as they are used for...more
On March 14, due to concerns related to COVID-19, President Trump added the United Kingdom and Ireland to the list of countries whose nationals are barred from entry to the United States...more
On the evening of March 11, the President announced that commencing at midnight on Friday, March 13, all travel from Europe will be suspended for thirty days.
Excluded from the travel ban is the United Kingdom. The travel...more
For foreign nationals working in the United States on temporary work visas, it is best to plan well in advance for international travel.
Assure that your passport is valid.
Passports must be valid for at least six months...more
On Monday, November 11, Poland became the newest country admitted to the Visa Waiver Program, which was authorized by Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan on November 6.
Inclusion in the program...more
As is the case with most countries, foreign nationals are generally required to have a passport valid for six months beyond the period of their intended stay to be admitted to the United States.
Foreign nationals planning...more
With the legalization of cannabis in Canada comes a new wave of uncertainty at U.S. ports of entry.
In response to Canada's legalization of cannabis, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency released a statement...more
On March 21, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released new restrictions on electronic devices carried on U.S.-bound direct flights from 10 airports in primarily Muslim countries. The ban prevents passengers...more