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Policy Changes and Updates: US Immigration News

The latest US immigration news and updates on the US visas and immigration programs including policy changes on work visas, study visas, visitor visas, business visas, and investor visas.

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US to Lift COVID Vaccine Requirements for International Travel

By CaseyMay 15, 2023
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On May 11th, 2023, the Biden administration removed the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for entering international air travelers. “As we continue to monitor the evolving state of COVID-19 and the emergence of virus variants, we have the tools to detect and respond to the potential emergence of a variant of high consequence,” stated President Joe Biden […]

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US Plans to Lift Covid Emergency Declarations May 2023

By CaseyFebruary 8, 2023
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On January 30th, President Joe Biden’s administration announced that COVID-19 emergency declarations will be lifted on May 11, nearly three years after the US imposed broad pandemic measures to halt the spread of the virus. The COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) were declared by then-President Donald Trump in 2020. Biden has continually […]

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CDC Announces Negative COVID Test Will Be Needed for Those Traveling to the US from China, Hong Kong and Macau

By CaseyJanuary 5, 2023
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The US CDC announced new COVID-19 testing requirements for air passengers arriving from China, Hong Kong, and Macau on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. All travelers aged 2 and older must be tested no more than two days before departure and show a negative test result to the operating airline, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, […]

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What to Expect for US Immigration in 2022

By CaseyJanuary 3, 2022
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As a result of regulatory adjustments in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the United States immigration procedures encountered significant difficulties and delays in 2021. Many candidates within the US received new immigration policies and rules in 2021 to make it easier for them to stay, while many applicants from outside the country were barred from […]

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How Immigration Laws Are Affecting Documented Dreamers

By Ella BergquistDecember 21, 2021
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Many individuals part of the DACA program are currently in limbo with immigration laws and looking for ways to avoid deportation. For many years, these individuals also known as ‘Dreamers’ have been fighting for the right to stay in the United States once they turn 21 years old. The DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) […]

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New COVID-19 Variant Omicron: Latest US Travel Restrictions

By Ella BergquistDecember 20, 2021
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Note: This article may be out of date and travel restrictions may have changed. Click here to explore the most recent updates and travel restrictions in the United States! The United States, along with other countries has officially started its latest battle with a new COVID-19 variant. As US officials and scientists gather more data […]

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Automatic Work Authorization Extensions for EAD Holders

By Ella BergquistDecember 29, 2021
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Many foreign nationals working in the United States with an EAD (Employment Authorization Document) were running into roadblocks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the past two years, US immigration has been in limbo due to processing delays, application backlogs, and travel restrictions. Many foreign nationals already in the US were also being affected by […]

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US Extends Land Border Restrictions Until October 21st

By CaseyDecember 20, 2021
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Note: This article may be out of date and travel restrictions may have changed. Click here to explore the most recent updates and travel restrictions in the United States! According to White House officials, the United States has prolonged its land border shutdown with Canada and Mexico for non-essential travel until at least Oct. 21. […]

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How the US is Helping Afghans Immigrate to the US

By Ella BergquistJanuary 24, 2023
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**July 2022 Update: The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced in July 2022 that it will delegate the processing of initial Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) classifications to the Department of State (DOS), as well as make changes to its Policy Manual that will expand the eligibility requirements for Afghan and Iraqi SIVs. The new procedure […]

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The US Extends Border Crossing Closure for Canadians

By CaseyDecember 29, 2021
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Note: This article may be out of date and travel restrictions may have changed. Click here to explore the most recent updates and travel restrictions in the United States or Canada! On Wednesday, July 21st, the United States government announced plans to extend the closure of land borders with both Canada and Mexico to August […]

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US Immigration Application Backlog: What to Expect

By Ella BergquistApril 21, 2021
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The last few years within US Immigration have been challenging. Not only were work visas banned, but travel restrictions were implemented because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and former President Trump made it difficult for foreigners to reach their immigration goals. As President Biden works hard to reverse any anti-immigration policies, these events along with others […]

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How To Prepare For A Biometrics Appointment in the United States

By Ella BergquistOctober 4, 2024
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There are a number of requirements needed and actions to complete when applying for US immigration. In most cases, this includes completing the visa-specific requirements, immigration interview, a medical exam, and attending a biometrics appointment. Taking your biometrics simply includes: What is a Biometrics Appointment? Your biometrics appointment, also known as ASC, is typically the […]

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Tom Cameron

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Tristan Johnston

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Krunal Panchal

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Christine Rodriguez

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Juwel Patil

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Jade Arnold

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