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Cozen O'Connor

Cozen O'Connor Immigration Catch Up: October 2023

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October 2023 not only provided amazing Halloween costumes but big updates to the United States and global immigration. The Cozen O’Connor catch-up this month highlights these changes and provides the details you need to...more

Morgan Lewis

Visa Waiver Program for Israeli Nationals Effective Immediately

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Eligible Israeli citizens and nationals who have a biometrically enabled passport book can begin applying for authorization to travel to the United States through the US Customs and Border Protection’s Electronic System for...more

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Cozen O'Connor Immigration Catch Up: September 2023

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September 2023 saw major changes and updates in the United States and around the world. The Cozen O’Connor Immigration Catch-Up this month highlights these changes and provides the details you need to determine how or if...more

Smith Gambrell Russell

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

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Stage Bound: A Guide to U.S. Visas for Artists and Musicians

The United States offers arguably the best opportunities in the world for artists and musicians from every country to express their talents, including on stage, on screen, and in recorded performances. However, the U.S. also...more

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U.S. Visa Waiver Program: Impact of Travel to Cuba

On July 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updated the existing Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application to add questions focusing on an applicant’s travel and connection to Cuba,...more

Baker Donelson

No More Paper I-94W: ESTA Now Required for VWP Travelers by Land

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Effective May 2, 2022, eligible noncitizen visitors traveling under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) through land ports of entry will no longer be required to complete a paper Form I-94W upon arrival and instead, as they have...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

Major Change Permits Interview Waivers for Many Nonimmigrants

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Recognizing “the positive impact of temporary work visa holders on the U.S. economy,” the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced an expansion of its previous policy permitting waivers of the interview requirement for...more

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State Department Authorizes Consular Officers to Waive Interviews for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Through 2022

The U.S. secretary of state, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has authorized consular officers to waive in-person interviews for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants through the end of...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

URGENT Alert to International Travelers: U.S. Department of State Issues New Guidance Restricting the Issuance of Nonimmigrant...

On March 2, 2021, the U.S. Department of State provided guidance regarding the issuance of National Interest Exception (NIE) waivers for travelers from the Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland. This guidance will...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

The Impact Of COVID-19 On Business Immigration

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COVID-19 is rapidly affecting business immigration in multiple ways. Below is an outline of key impacts to date. International Travel- •Most U.S. embassies and consular posts have temporarily suspended visa services......more

Akerman LLP

Extensions Of Non Immigration Visa Status And Tax Residency Due To COVID-19

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With the restrictions on travel both into and out of the U.S. as a result of the rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, non-U.S. or non-resident individuals (“NRA”) may be forced to extend their status and spend...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

United States Suspends Visa Services Abroad, Cancels ESTA Entry Authorizations for European Visitors and Closes USCIS Field...

- Most U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world have suspended visa services and cancelled visa interview appointments. - Individuals traveling to the United States on a Visa Waiver Program that are subject to the...more

Burr & Forman

International Travel Update

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Additional Restrictions:  The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland have been added to the list of countries subject to travel restrictions....more

Dickinson Wright

ESTA Cancellation Risks and the Schengen Travel Presidential Proclamation

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As a result of the March 11 Presidential Proclamation suspending the entry to the United States (U.S.) of immigrants and nonimmigrants (Proclamation), who have been physically present in the Schengen Area during the 14-day...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Coming to America…to Wait Out the Coronavirus — Visa & Immigration Considerations

With the growing concern about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19” or “coronavirus”) some foreign nationals who live outside the U.S. have decided to fly to the U.S. and wait out the crisis. This article discusses the...more

Morgan Lewis

Global Immigration Updates: Asia, the Americas, Europe, and More

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Recent developments regarding immigration across the globe include changes to temporary and permanent resident application procedures in Canada, an increase in the minimum salary for S Pass applicants in Singapore, and the...more

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B-Visa Restrictions on 'Birth Tourism' Take Effect

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A new US Department of State policy that took effect on January 24 makes it more difficult for pregnant women to obtain B nonimmigrant visas to visit the United States if the consular officer has reason to believe that the...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

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Plan Ahead For Holiday Travel: A Checklist For Foreign Nationals And Employers

As the holiday season approaches, international travelers should expect busy airports, Consulates and U.S. Ports of Entry. We encourage ALL travelers to plan ahead to minimize delays when traveling abroad and entering the...more

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Poland Has Joined the U.S. Visa Waiver Program

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Poland has been designated into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Starting November 11, 2019, eligible citizens and nationals of Poland will be able to travel to the United States without a visa for tourism and business trips of...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Poland Added to U.S. Visa Waiver Program  

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated Poland as the newest member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)....more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Poland Admitted to the Visa Waiver Program Starting November 11: Polish Citizens Eligible for Visa-Free Travel to the United...

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Poland will be the 39th country in the Visa Waiver Program, starting November 11, 2019, which allows for visa-free travel to the United States for up to 90 days for business or pleasure. On November 6, 2019, Acting...more

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Poland To Become Latest Addition To Visa Waiver Program

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Poland will become the 39th member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) on November 11, 2019. Polish citizens and nationals will be able to apply to travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes for up to 90...more

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Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Travel Challenges - Don't Forget!

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1. What is the VWP? The VWP is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in consultation with the State Department. ...more

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