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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

Epstein Becker & Green

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

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

Morgan Lewis

Japan Tightens Border Measures For Entrants From China

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While keeping no-visa entry from China for eligible nationals, on-arrival testing and a negative test result certificate are required for entrants from China due to the COVID-19 outbreak in China....more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

January 2023 Immigration Updates

Happy New Year! As we begin 2023, we would like to share the following recent U.S. immigration-related updates: Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Extended Until December 31, 2023 On December 23, 2022, the U.S....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

Morgan Lewis

Japan Returns to Normal Border Measures

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Effective from October 11, 2022, Japan will resume no-visa entry for short-term stays. Quarantine restrictions and mandatory COVID-19 testing at the border, along with other restrictions, will be lifted....more

Holland & Knight LLP

Biden Administration Eases Some Trump-Era Cuba Restrictions

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The U.S. Department of State announced on May 16, 2022, a series of measures aimed at supporting the Cuban people and independent Cuban entrepreneurs and loosening Trump-era restrictions that largely isolated the island and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Immigration and Mobility Resources for Ukrainian Citizens

Due to military mobilization in Ukraine announced by President Zelenskyy on the night of February 24, men aged 18 – 60 that are Ukrainian citizens are no longer allowed to leave the country, and it is therefore expected that...more

Morgan Lewis

Omicron Impact: Japan Extends Re-tightened Restrictions on Entries

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The Japanese government has extended the restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals into the country until the end of February. TWO-MONTH EXTENSION OF RESTRICTIONS - From November 30, 2021, Japan effectively banned the...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

White House, State Department Announcements on Travel Restrictions, Visa Interviews, and More

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As 2021 comes to an end, the White House and the Department of State have announced: 1.South African Travel Restrictions Lifted. The 14-day travel restrictions on southern African countries will be lifted as of...more

Jackson Walker

US Tightens Restrictions for International Travelers as Omicron Spreads

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This article, originally published on November 11, 2021, has been revised. On Thursday, December 2, the Biden administration tightened entry requirements for air travelers to the United States following the global spread...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

December 2021 Global Immigration Alert

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

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Plan Ahead for Holiday Travel: 2021 Checklist for Foreign Nationals and Employers

International travelers should expect busy consulates and U.S. Ports of Entry with the lifting of travel bans coinciding with the holiday season. Additionally, some consulates are not fully operational and many are...more

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CDC Lifts Certain Region-Based Restrictions for Flights to the US

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As of Monday, November 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its requirements for air travelers to the United States. CDC’s new travel policy follows President Biden’s proclamation intended to...more

Morgan Lewis

Japan Eases Restrictions on New Entries, Vaccination Certificate Holder Activities

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The Japanese government has relaxed its restrictions on new entries of foreign nationals and on activities for holders of COVID-19 vaccination certificates. These changes went into effect as of November 8, 2021....more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

New COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Protocols Effective November 8th; Prior Travel Restrictions/NIE Regime Has Been Rescinded

Effective November 8, 2021, the U.S. government has rescinded the much bemoaned geography-based travel restrictions and National Interest Exception (NIE) regime that was implemented through a series of Presidential...more

Miller Canfield

Country-Specific International Travel Restrictions Will Be Rescinded November 8, 2021

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Beginning November 8, 2021, international travelers subject to CDC country-specific travel restrictions will be able to resume travel to the U.S. without applying for an exemption. The current travel restrictions apply to...more

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November 2021 Global Immigration Alert

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

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U.S. Announces Sweeping Changes for Nonimmigrant Air Travel to the U.S. – Q&A

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The CDC issued new guidance clarifying President Biden’s October 25, 2021 Executive Order that impacts nonimmigrants’ international air travel to the U.S. Fully vaccinated nonimmigrants can enter the U.S....more

Morgan Lewis

US to Rescind Travel Admission Bans for Noncitizens—Effective November 8

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US restrictions on international travel will be lifted November 8 for fully vaccinated international visitors and temporary workers, including those from nearly three dozen nations who have been barred from entering the...more

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White House Lifts COVID-19 Travel Bans for Fully Vaccinated Travelers

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Our Labor & Employment Group breaks down the exemptions from the updated restrictions for international travelers requiring full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test before entering the United States....more

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White House Permits Air Travel Into the United States for Fully Vaccinated Nonimmigrant Travelers, Beginning November 8, 2021

On October 25, 2021, the White House issued a presidential proclamation revoking the following proclamations with country-specific COVID-19 travel restrictions: Proclamation 9984 (China); Proclamation 9992 (Iran);...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Visa Strategies for Musicians, Artists, Others in Entertainment

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In the past, the O-1 visa was how many foreign musicians and other artists were able to tour and work in the United States. Now, for many reasons, they may have to consider other strategies. The O-1 visa category is for...more

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