The UK government has now published a Statement of Changes setting out the rules for the new UK immigration system. Applications under the new system will open on December 1, 2020 for non-EEA nationals. ...more
10/26/2020
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EU ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Popular ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
Visa Applications ,
Visas
The UK government has published guidance on the rights of frontier workers under the new immigration system which will take effect on 1 January 2021, when free movement within the European Economic Area and Swiss Economic...more
9/25/2020
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EU ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Foreign Workers ,
Frontier Workers ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
International Labor Laws ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
Work Permits
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic brought much of the world’s professional sport to a standstill during the first half of 2020. Set against the background of widespread border closures, there has been significant...more
The UK government has announced details on a new immigration route for holders of Hong Kong British National (Overseas) status. The system will open to applicants from January 2021. ...more
The UK government has published further details outlining its plans for a new immigration system to take effect on January 1, 2021, when free movement within the European Economic Area and Swiss Economic Area (collectively,...more
Entry into the People’s Republic of China for employees of US companies is possible through certain limited routes, including the Regular Channel and Green Channel, plus through the newly created Shanghai Municipal Commission...more
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program, a part of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, on July 7 announced several modifications to temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online classes due to the...more
7/9/2020
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Customs and Border Protection ,
F-1 Visa ,
Foreign Exchange Students ,
Foreign Students ,
Immigration Procedures ,
M-1 Visa ,
Online Education ,
Trump Administration ,
Universities ,
US Department of State
Following on from our recent LawFlash on the UK’s mandatory 14-day self-isolation measures, the UK government has announced a “travel corridor” scheme, which will enable some nationals to return to England without having to...more
We have summarized recommendations made by the European Council for an easement of restrictions for certain residents from July 1, 2020. The European Council has recommended that from July 1, 2020, EU countries allow entry...more
President Donald Trump on June 22 issued an amendment to the Presidential Proclamation previously released in April, which suspended the admission of immigrant aliens to the United States. The amendment limits entry into the...more
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic restrictions continue to ease globally, we have compiled a list of current immigration updates for employers looking to move essential employees globally, and/or repatriate them to their...more
Owing to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the UK government has announced a number of immigration changes, including visa extension and switching measures as well as a mandatory self-quarantine period for those entering the...more
The US Department of Homeland Security published new instructions on Form I-9 completion for employees with expired identity documentation on May 1, 2020, as well as a revised employer Form I-9 handbook. ...more
5/13/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
E-Verify ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Eligibility Verification ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-9 ,
Handbooks ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Required Forms ,
USCIS
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact most countries around the world, governments have introduced travel restrictions, temporarily suspended flights...more
The UK Home Office on 30 March temporarily relaxed the right to work check requirements for employers due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak....more
Recent updates include temporary travel restrictions for land ports of entry to the United States, temporary restrictions on nonessential travel to Canada, and similar restrictions on entry into Mexico. These restrictions may...more
The UK Home Office has issued further guidance for individuals who are currently in the United Kingdom and unable to return to their home countries due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as for individuals applying for UK...more
For UK employers, the most relevant changes under the 12 March announcement relate to the EU Settlement Scheme, indefinite leave to remain, youth mobility scheme, and immigration health surcharge increases....more
As countries grapple with the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, recent international travel restrictions have been put in place around the world, including in Europe, Canada, India, and Australia. This LawFlash...more
3/18/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Health and Safety ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Public Health ,
Travel Restrictions ,
Traveling Employee ,
Workplace Safety
President Donald Trump expanded the ban on March 14 on US admissions to include all individuals who have traveled to the United Kingdom and/or Ireland during the 14-day period preceding their anticipated entry to the country....more
3/16/2020
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Crisis Management ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Health and Safety ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Public Health ,
Screening Procedures ,
Travel Ban ,
Travel Restrictions ,
Trump Administration
In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, US President Donald Trump announced on March 11 that entry into the United States has been suspended for all individuals who were physically present in the Schengen...more
3/12/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
EU ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Travel ,
Public Health ,
Travel Ban ,
Traveling Employee ,
Trump Administration
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will no longer allow New York residents to enroll in Trusted Traveler programs in response to New York’s Green Light Law. ...more
2/11/2020
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Enrollment ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
International Travel ,
Membership Interest ,
Myanmar ,
Nigeria ,
Screening Procedures ,
State and Local Government ,
Sudan ,
Tanzania ,
Transportation Corridor ,
Travel ,
Travel Ban ,
Traveling Employee ,
Trump Administration ,
Trusted Traveler
The US Supreme Court ruled on January 27 that the administration can begin to implement the public charge rule while the issue is still being litigated in the federal court system. ...more
1/28/2020
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Foreign Nationals ,
Green Cards ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Permanent Residence Cards ,
Public Assistance ,
Public Benefits ,
Refugees ,
SCOTUS ,
Trump Administration ,
USCIS ,
Visas
Travel and visa restrictions continue to increase. The administration has confirmed recently that it is planning to expand the list of countries currently subject to the travel ban restriction. The administration did not...more
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on December 6 that it completed testing of the new electronic registration system, and will be implementing the system in the upcoming fiscal year 2021 H-1B cap...more