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Lippes Mathias LLP

Problems Caused by U.S. Electronic Entry System

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In 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made its first moves toward a transition from paper admission documents to electronic issuance of I-94 Departure Records, which determine in what status and until what date a...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Israel Admitted to Visa Waiver Program Effective October 19

Effective October 19, 2023, Israeli citizens traveling to the U.S. for business or pleasure are now able to apply to enter the U.S. through the Visa Waiver Program by obtaining ESTA Travel Authorization instead of a visitor...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Israeli Citizens, Nationals Can Apply for Visa Waiver Program Beginning Oct. 19

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Beginning on October 19, 2023, eligible Israeli citizens and nationals can apply for visa-free travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)....more

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Israel Added to Visa Waiver Program/ESTA

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On September 27, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). By November 30, 2023, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will be...more

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Israel Added to Visa Waiver Program

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On September 27, 2023, Secretary of State, Antony Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas announced that Israel will join the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Pursuant to the designation, beginning on...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

U.S. Visas for Ukrainians and Russians: Navigating the Maze

When the Russian army entered Ukraine on February 24, 2022, that set in motion panic for family and friends in the U.S. and the need to quickly explore visa options for their loved ones in the Ukraine, Russia, and neighboring...more

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Department of State Expands Waivers of the Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas

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In a long-awaited effort to address delays and backlogs that have arisen due to consular closures and limited staffing over the last year-and-a-half, on December 23, 2021, the U.S. Department of State announced that it is...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Immigration Agencies Response To The COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic

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In an effort to allay concerns and to enable our clients to adjust plans relevant to nonimmigrant or immigrant visa status in light of the current unprecedented situation, we are providing you with this update regarding...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

U.S. Immigration Considerations for Media and Entertainment Industries

The entertainment and media industries strive to hire only the best and most talented individuals, irrespective of country of origin, and talent determination of those individuals can be subjective. This primer provides...more

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When talking U.S. visas, "B" does not stand for "Birth"

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As of January 24, 2020, some pregnant foreign nationals traveling to the United States will have more to overcome than tight seat-belts and inadequate bathrooms. The Department of State has changed the rules for obtaining...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

U.S. Visas – A Pocket Guide for Employers and Entrepreneurs

Hiring the best talent can maximize the success of your company. Sometimes that means hiring a foreign national on a work visa. We prepared this booklet to help you navigate the complex U.S. employment-based visa options....more

Hogan Lovells

President Trump Issues Proclamation that Restricts Travel to the US by Certain Nationals from Eight Countries

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On Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, President Trump signed a presidential proclamation (the Proclamation) laying out restrictions on the entry of nationals from eight countries into the United States using certain types of immigrant...more

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Presidential Proclamation Alters Travel Ban

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The White House issued a Presidential Proclamation on September 24, 2017, that imposes new travel restrictions on Iran, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, and Syria, as well as newly added countries North Korea, Chad, and Venezuela. The...more

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President Trump Issues New Travel Ban Expanding Countries Affected By Travel Restrictions

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On September 24, 2017, President Trump issued a Proclamation enhancing the vetting capabilities and processes for detecting attempted entry into the United States by terrorists or other public safety threats....more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Important Developments in Business Immigration Law

The Revised Version of Travel Ban to Take Effect Next Month - On Sept. 24, President Trump issued a proclamation that indefinitely bans certain citizens of Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Chad and North Korea from...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Presidential Proclamation Sets New Restrictions on Travel to the United States

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Country-specific travel restrictions will impact nationals of Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Chad, North Korea, and Venezuela....more

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Trump Administration Implements New Travel Ban

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On September 24, 2017, the Trump Administration announced an expansion of its previous travel ban, adding several countries to the list designated in the original travel ban (Executive Order 13780)....more

Burr & Forman

How the Supreme Court's Travel Ban Order Will Impact Businesses

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The United States Supreme Court recently stayed portions of two (2) U.S. Circuit Court opinions and allowed parts of President Trump’s travel ban to go into effect. Foreign nationals from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria,...more

Carlton Fields

Considerations for Foreign Travelers to the U.S. Under the New Administration

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Travel to the United States, with its new immigration enforcement-minded administration, will require foreign travelers to be even more aware of the rules governing border protection, and take advantage of the travel programs...more

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President Trump Signs Executive Order Calling for Travel Ban, Increased Foreign National Vetting Procedures and Visa Processing...

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President Trump’s Executive Order (“Order”) of January 27, 2017, “Protecting The Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into The United States,” could have a significant impact on the American immigration system. Employers...more

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New Electronic Registration Requirements to Apply to Chinese Nationals Entering the United States With B-1/B-2 Visas

New requirements will soon apply to Chinese nationals holding B-1 temporary business visitor visas, B-2 tourist visas, or 10-year B-1/B-2 visas before traveling to the United States. Beginning in November of 2016,...more

Dickinson Wright

New Electronic Visa Update System (“EVUS”) required by U.S.A. for B-1/B-2 & B-2 Chinese Nationals after November, 2016 | Industry...

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Effective November, 2016, Chinese nationals, including nationals from People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau will be required to use an on-line enrollment system, referred to as EVUS to update biographic...more

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Adeus, Brasil! Parte 3 - Os surpreendentes benefícios de um pedido de asilo nos EUA

Descrição geral - Esta série foi projetada para elaborar um mapa com diferentes estratégias para imigração aos EUA. Na Parte I desta série, explorei o uso do visto L1-A como um método rápido e barato para obter a entrada...more

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