Category: USA

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

US To Finally Lift Vaccine Requirement For International Travellers

The United States is finally joining the rest of the world in reopening without restrictions to all travellers, regardless of vaccination status. According to a statement from the White House, the vaccine requirement for international travellers will be dropped at the end of the day on 11 May. This means international travellers arriving in the…
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Massive Fraud Detected In H-1B Lottery System

US immigration officials have discovered massive fraud behind the rise in H-1B applications for the fiscal year 2024. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), some companies committed fraud to artificially increase their chances of winning the visa for their skilled foreign workers. USCIS issues H-1B visas on the basis of a lottery…
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Discover Hong Kong 2023: How To Get Free Flight Tickets

In an effort to revitalise tourism after a challenging period, the Hong Kong government has introduced an exciting ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign to cover the cost of your plane ticket to visit the city in 2023 The initiative was giving away a total of 500,000 tickets globally since March and they now have their sights…
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Moving To The EU: EU Aims to Enhance Freedom of Movement for Non-EU Citizens

Members of the European Parliament are trying to reduce the time required for non-EU citizens living in EU countries to get long-term resident status and move more easily across the bloc. European Parliament members want to decrease the time needed for non-EU residents in EU member states to attain long-term residency status from five to…
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EU Delays Entry/Exit System To 2024

The EU’s Entry & Exit System (EES) is reported to have been pushed again and this time until after the Paris Olympics in 2024. The EES aims to tighten up security at EU external borders and replace the passport stamping system for travellers who do not need a visa to enter the EU has already…
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