Category: Americas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

CDC Eases Face Mask Restrictions But Not On Travel

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention eased its recommendations for a face mask. The new recommendations mean that most Americans can go without wearing a mask. The CDC also debuted a new tool for people to make determinations on when masking may be necessary. “We’re in a stronger place today as a nation with more…
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Iceland Lifts All COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

According to a government news release, Iceland is set to lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions from 25 February, including pandemic-related border policies.  From today, 25 February, international travellers will be able to visit Iceland without needing to fulfil vaccination, testing or quarantine requirements. Iceland joins a growing number of European countries that have recently lifted…
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EU Recommends To Drop Pre-Travel COVID Testing For Entry

The European Union Council is recommending member states eliminate pre-departure COVID-19 testing and quarantine procedures for travellers who are fully vaccinated. From 1 March 2022, the European Council advised people who received vaccines authorised in the EU to be able to enter the EU without prior testing if they received the last dose of their…
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Singapore Allows Quarantine Free Travel

Visiting Singapore will soon be a relative breeze for many travellers who have been previously hindered by strict COVID-19 guidelines.  From 22 February, passengers arriving in Singapore will no longer need to take a PCR test or isolate on arrival. Instead, travellers will need to only take one supervised self-swab at an official testing centre…
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US H-1B Visa Registrations For FY 2023

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 H1B visa. 1 March 2022 marks the beginning of the race for obtaining an H1B visa before the quota or “cap” is reached. The registration will run until 18 March 2022. During this window, prospective H1B…
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