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US Conducts Historic Third H-1B Lottery for 2022

In a move not seen since the introduction of the electronic H-1B registration process, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had to hold a third lottery in order to meet the required number of candidates.  The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require…
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How to Apply for a Latvia Schengen Visa from the UK

Latvia Entry Restrictions in Response to Coronavirus EU Digital COVID Certificate Who needs a visa to travel to Latvia from the UK? Travelling to Latvia for EU/EEA Citizens Travelling to Latvia Post-Brexit for UK Citizens Travelling to Latvia Post Brexit for Other Third Country Citizens Steps to Applying for a Latvia Schengen Visa from the…
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New Zealand Sets 2022 Reopening Date For Tourists

New Zealand announced cautious plans to reopen its borders in recent days but it’s still months before tourists are allowed back. After almost two years of closed borders, New Zealand has set its official reopening date of 30 April 2022 for fully vaccinated international travellers. New Zealand’s COVID-19 response minister Chris Hipkins announced in a…
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Less Than a Month to Claim Vouchers for UK Trips Cancelled Due to COVID-19

UK travellers who had holidays cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible for flight vouchers however, travellers need to cash them in soon. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that a huge £132 million is up for grabs in unspent Refund Credit Notes (RCNs). These were offered by travel firms over the last…
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EU Safe List: EU Removes 2 Countries from Safe List

The Council of the European Union announced the decision to take Singapore and Ukraine out of the safe third countries on 9 November. The removal of the countries means that the Council recommends for EU members to reintroduce a temporary entry ban for non-essential travel for visitors from Singapore and Ukraine. According to the recommendation,…
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