What is the New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Land Border Travel to the United States from Canada and Mexico?
Starting tomorrow, January 22, 2022, people entering the United States from Canada or Mexico by land or ferry for essential or non-essential activities, are required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. This does not apply to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents and U.S. nationals. Also exempt from the vaccine requirement for land/ ferry […]
Automatic EAD Extension and New Work Authorization Policy for H-4, L-2, E Spouses
November 15, 2021 As a result of a settlement agreement in a federal lawsuit Shergill et al, v Mayorkas (21-cv-1296-RSM)., U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will change its employment authorization (EAD) policies with respect to some H-4, L-2 nonimmigrants. The new USCIS policy guidance applies to applications for initial work authorization and renewal for holders […]
IMMIGRATION UPDATE – December 8, 2021
IMMIGRATION UPDATE – December 8, 2021 Biden Administration Increases Travel Restrictions in Response to New ‘Omicron’ Coronavirus Variant – In a rapidly developing situation, following new travel bans imposed on several countries, the Biden administration announced additional measures, effective December 6, 2021, including a requirement that inbound international passengers take a COVID-19 viral test within […]