Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

US Relaxes Travel Advisory for Americans Visiting the UK

As the vaccination programs in the United Kingdom continue to roll out at a steady pace, the US State Department has relaxed some travel warnings for American tourists hoping to cross the Atlantic. In another promising sign for summer travel, the UK has been reduced from a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” rating, down to…
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UK Travel Update: UK’s ‘Amber’ Travel List

In preparation for reopening travel, the British government has published a “traffic light” system assigning a level of red, amber, or green to every country in the world.  Currently, the UK rules prohibit travel out of the country for non-essential purposes, meaning holidays and visits to family members in other countries are not possible, although…
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France Prepares COVID Traffic Light System for Summer Travel

France is to classify countries into three colour-coded categories for foreign travel, with the colour determining the quarantine measures and other travel restrictions for countries outside the European Union. The “traffic light” system is one of the steps the French government is taking to ensure a safe reopening this summer when it expects international travel…
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New Zealand Working Holiday Visa

The Working Holiday Scheme is an agreement between countries that could let you work or study in New Zealand for up to a year.  Unlike the Visitor Visa, which only allows you to travel on your holiday, the Working Holiday Scheme visa allows you to work in any job. Working holiday visas are available to…
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USA Travel Ban: Bypass the USA Travel Ban with a National Interest Exception

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in numerous presidential proclamations restricting travel and entry into the United States. The majority of travellers from China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, Schengen Area, United Kingdom, Ireland and India 14 days prior to seeking entry to the US are prohibited from entering the country. Despite having more vaccine doses…
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