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I-94 Travel Tips for Fewer Headaches

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Traveling to the U.S. can be grueling. By the time you arrive at Customs and Border Protection (CBP), all you want is to get through and be on your way. But diligence and a little extra time at CBP can save you headaches,...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Summer Travel Season: Tips for Traveling as a U.S. Visa Holder

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Summer is travel season, and whether you are traveling this summer to obtain a visa, or are traveling with a valid visa, there is a lot to keep in mind. From knowing the right documents to carry to making sure to schedule...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Immigration Summer Travel Checklist

Summer travel is expected to remain at record high levels in 2024, continuing the upsurge since pandemic-era restrictions were lifted. International travelers should expect busy consulates and U.S. Ports of Entry. Although...more

Mayer Brown

Isenção de visto de visita para nacionais dos EUA, Canadá e Austrália é prorrogada para 10 de abril de 2025

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Isenção de visto de visita para nacionais dos EUA, Canadá e Austrália é prorrogada para 10 de abril de 2025. O governo federal publicou nesta quarta-feira (10), no diário oficial da União, o Decreto Nº 11.982, de 9 de...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The Supreme Court Update - March 20, 2024

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On March 19, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States issued two decisions: FBI v. Fikre, 22-1178: This case addresses when the “voluntary cessation of a challenged practice” renders a lawsuit moot. Yonas Fikre, a...more

Mayer Brown

Reinstatement of Visitor Visa Requirements for Certain Travelers to Resume on April 10

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Beginning April 10, 2024, Americans, Canadians and Australians will need to obtain a visitor visa (VIVIS) for entry into Brazilian territory and for temporary stays of up to 90 days . Citizens of other countries—and residents...more

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Two Plaintiffs Win Border Battles as Court Emphasizes When It Has Jurisdiction in Cases with Substantial Factual Issues - SCOTUS...

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Yonas Fikre, a U.S. citizen who had emigrated from Sudan, found himself placed on the No Fly List by the FBI and unable to return to the United States from an international trip. This action followed Fikre’s having been...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

November 2023 Global Immigration Alert

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Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Department of State Takes Steps to Implement Stateside Visa Processing

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On October 17, 2023, the Department of State (DOS) took the first steps to implement stateside processing of nonimmigrant visas. The DOS notified the federal Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs that it will introduce...more

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September 2023 Global Immigration Alert

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Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more

Cozen O'Connor

ETIAS to Launch in 2024: How it Will Impact Over 1 billion Travelers to Europe

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OVERVIEW- • All US citizens (and non-European travelers) will need to plan ahead and obtain ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) approval before traveling to Europe. • ETIAS will launch in 2024,...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

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Immigration Summer Travel Checklist for Foreign Nationals and Employers

Summer travel is expected to reach record high this year as pandemic-era restrictions are lifted. International travelers should expect busy consulates and U.S. Ports of Entry. Although U.S. consulates have reduced visa...more

Baker Donelson

Summer Travelers Take Note: Nonimmigrant Visa Fees Increasing on May 30

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Now is the time to start planning your visa applications for the summer. In addition to reduced appointment availability in many countries due to limited operations and staffing, many nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application fees...more

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Streamlined Arrival Process for International Travelers

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially implemented its “Simplified Arrival” program that was piloted in various cities from 2021 to 2022 to streamline the arrival process for international travelers at all...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

CDC to Require Negative COVID-19 Tests for Travelers From China

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that beginning on January 5, 2023, it will require a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery for all travelers two years and older traveling...more

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U.S. Consulates in China Announce Suspension of Visa Services in Response to China’s Latest COVID-19 Surge

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Mission China Consular Services announced on December 15, 2022, that all routine visa services would be indefinitely suspended. As of December 19, 2022, routine visa appointments at all...more

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Traveling for the Holidays: Planning for Successful International Travel This Season for Foreign Nationals

With the pandemic finally drawing closer to an end, many foreign nationals may use the first opportunity they have had in years to plan international travel this holiday season. In order to avoid any unnecessary hiccups when...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Planning Ahead For Holiday Travel: Immigration Checklist

The holiday season is here and travel is reaching pre-pandemic levels. International travelers should expect busy consulates and U.S. Ports of Entry. Although U.S. Consulates have committed additional resources to address...more

Baker Donelson

Home for the Holidays

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As the holidays approach and you are considering traveling abroad, it's important to be mindful of the limited consular availability and need for a valid visa stamp to return to the U.S. (unless you're Canadian or traveling...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Holiday Travel Winter 2022-2023 – How to Avoid a Bumpy Ride

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

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

CBP Begins Elimination of Entry Stamps to Travelers Upon Arrival

In a continued effort to streamline the entry process for travelers, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun to eliminate the issuance of entry stamps in the passports of foreign nationals upon arrival in the...more

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USCIS Once Again Allows Temporary Protected Status Holders to Overcome Their Inadmissibility Through Travel

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made a critical update that, as of July 1, 2022, allows some Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders to overcome inadmissibility issues and become eligible for...more

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Online I-94 Arrival/Departure Record and Other Tips from CBP for International Travelers

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All visitors, except U.S. citizens, returning resident aliens, immigrant visa holders, and most Canadian citizens, must receive a Form I-94, Arrival/Departure record at the port of entry. Because travel is picking up, Customs...more

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Brazil Joins the Growing List of Countries Offering “Digital Nomad” Visas

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing many employers to reconsider the need for employees to return to the office in any capacity. At the same time, many employees have requested to work remotely from other countries. This...more

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