Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Canada Eases International Travel – Replaces PCR Test with Antigen

Canada is about to relax its entry restrictions for fully vaccinated international travellers as the Covid cases decline. Government ministers announced during a Tuesday briefing that, from 28 February, travellers headed to Canada will have the option of providing a negative antigen test taken within 24 hours of their Canada-bound flight. This would replace the…
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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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Norway Drops All Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

Norway has removed all of its Covid-19 related entry requirements for tourists.  After almost two years of pandemic-related travel restrictions, Norway’s border is now open as it was before the pandemic began. Most restrictions within the country have also been lifted. The Norwegian prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that with immediate effect, there are…
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Canada To Relax Border Restrictions

Canada is reviewing its pandemic-related border restrictions and will likely announce changes next week Canada seems to be close to lifting the much criticised pre-departure PCR test, which applies even to vaccinated citizens returning home.  Currently, in order to enter Canada, all travellers regardless of vaccination status must present a PCR test result issued not…
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Spain Travel Update: Spain Eases Entry Rules for British Nationals Between 12-17

With the half-term holidays almost upon us, families across the UK will currently be busy planning a much-needed family getaway. Spain, especially the Canary Islands is a popular destination for families seeking good weather without too long a flight. However, a lot of UK families have cancelled half-term trips to mainland Spain and the Canary…
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