Category: Americas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Simplified EU Single Permit Rules Begin on May 20

On 12 April 2024, the European Council formally adopted the revision of the European Union’s Single Permit Directive, marking a significant step forward in simplifying the migration process for non-EU nationals. The updated directive, which revises the original 2011 version, sets out streamlined administrative procedures for obtaining a single permit that grants both the right…
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Diversity Visa 2025: Green Card Lottery Results Announced

The US Department of State has unveiled the lucky winners of the Fiscal Year 2025 Diversity Visa (DV)/Green Card Lottery. The winners of this lottery will be granted a visa that will allow them to reside and work within the United States. The State Department oversees the lottery administration, determines the random winners and issues…
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US Reissues Level 2 Travel Warning To Germany

Germany has long been one of the most popular countries in the world for American tourists to visit.  Despite its reputation as a generally safe country visit, the US State Department issued the advisory on May 1, ranking the travel advisory on a scale of two out of four. This means that those travelling to…
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Potential Delays in Europe’s Entry/Exit System

The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) has been a source of expectation and alarm for both passengers and authorities, but recent events indicate that its deployment may face yet another delay.  The EES was originally scheduled to launch in May 2022, however, it has been postponed several times, with the latest goal date set for October…
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EU Proposes Free Movement For Young UK Nationals Post-Brexit

The European Commission has proposed opening negotiations with the UK that would simplify studying and working in the EU for young individuals. It’s an exciting opportunity for young people to explore and grow professionally across borders even after Brexit. This would be a limited arrangement, not a restoration of the free movement of people. This…
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