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Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

What a hassle. USCIS stops issuing employment and travel authorizations together

Over the past several years, employment authorization and Advance Parole travel authorization could be applied for together as part of the permanent resident green card process without an additional fee. Beginning in February...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Immigration and COVID-19 - Update

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has labeled the COVID-19 virus a “public health emergency of international concern.” On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a “pandemic.” The...more

Burr & Forman

What to Expect During a Holiday Trip to the U.S. Consulate

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Even the simplest tasks tend to be chaotic around the holidays, and a trip to the U.S. Consulate for a visa interview is no exception. With no school for children and a desire to be with extended family during the holidays,...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

New Canadian Entry Requirement: Leniency Period Extended to November 9, 2016

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Electronic Travel Authorization (the “eTA”), Canada’s new entry requirement for visa exempt nationals entering Canada by air, was announced in March 2016. The eTA effective date has been extended to...more

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New Canadian Entry Requirement to Become Mandatory on September 29, 2016

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Canada launched a new Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) that must be obtained by visa-exempt nationals entering Canada by air on or after September 29, 2016. Individuals requiring an eTA will not be...more

Baker Donelson

Visiting Canada? Better Pack Your eTA or Visa!

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Canada has a new entry requirement. Effective March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals must now have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada. A result of the Perimeter Security and...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

Deadline Extended for Canada’s New Electronic Travel Authorization Program

In an update to Canada’s announcement of a new Electronic Travel Authorization Program (eTA), Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has relaxed the eTA registration requirement until “fall 2016”. ...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Canadian Immigration News: Prepare Now for Major New Entry Requirements Effective March 15, 2016

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On March 15, 2016, The Government of Canada will implement significant new entry requirements for those arriving by air. Currently, citizens of several countries require a Temporary Resident Visa (“TRV”) to enter Canada and...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

CBP Announces the Expansion of Global Entry to UK Citizens

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske announced an expansion of the Global Entry program to include UK citizens at the World Travel Market in London. UK citizens can register beginning...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

Immigration Update: Holiday Travel for U.S. Visa Holders

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With the holiday season rapidly approaching, now is the best time for visa holders to review their travel documents and begin planning for renewals if necessary. Planning ahead can alleviate much of the stress of...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Visa Bulletin Revised: New System Allows for Filing of Applications for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) Sooner!

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On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in coordination with the Department of State (DOS), announced that it was "revising the procedures for determining visa availability...more

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Department of State Visa Issuance Problems Resolved in 22 Posts but Delays Continue

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) continues to experience worldwide technical problems with issuing visas, the result of an apparent hardware failure. On June 22, 2015, the DOS announced that the visa issuance problems have...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

US Passport/Visa System-wide Glitch Impacts U.S. Embassies Worldwide

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Before Vacation Takeoff, Buckle Up for Delays! U.S. Embassies worldwide currently are experiencing serious technological problems with their passport and visa systems. As a result, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has...more

Cozen O'Connor

Canada=U.S. Sign Visa and Immigration Sharing Agreement

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The U.S. State Department has announced that U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson and the Canadian Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney signed a U.S.-Canada Visa and Immigration...more

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