Partial Lifting of Entry Restrictions and Imposition of New Quarantine Requirement
The Swiss Federal Council is expected to follow the recommendations issued by the European Union (EU) Council on 30 June 2020 and will lift restrictions for non-essential travel to Switzerland by residents of Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New...
European Council Announces Guidelines for Lifting of Travel Restrictions into the EU
The European Council has adopted recommendations related to the lifting of the temporary restrictions of non-essential travel into the EU that were initially imposed in March. The Council’s recommendations represent guidelines to be implemented by the individual EU...
Russia Signs Bilateral Agreement with Belarus Regarding Mutual Recognition of Visas
The Governments of Russia and Belarus have signed a bilateral agreement on the mutual recognition of the visas issued by their respective immigration authorities. Under the agreement, foreign citizens can use any Belarussian visa to enter Russia (and vice versa) and...
Russia Lifts Restrictions on Entry of Highly Qualified Specialists
As of 25 June 2020, the Russian Government has amended its COVID-19 travel restrictions and will now allow holders of Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS) work visas to enter Russia. There are a several important caveats that HQS work visa holders need to observe. First,...
Guidelines Released for Travel of UAE Citizens, Residents and Tourists
The National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) released guidelines governing the international travel for UAE citizens and residents as well as tourists coming to the UAE from overseas. Starting 23 June 2020, UAE citizens/residents, those with...
Entry Permission for Expatriates Holding Active Employment Passes in Malaysia
The Government of Malaysia announced that – effective 24 June 2020 - foreign nationals holding either an Employment Pass (Category I) (foreign employees earning a monthly salary of at least RM10,000) or a Resident...
Changes to Border and Entry Measures in Singapore
Effective from 17 June 2020, the authorities in Singapore will implement a COVID-19 testing regime for all incoming travelers. The test will be scheduled a few days before the end of the mandatory 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN) period at a designated testing facility...
What Are Your Options?
Immigration Briefings by Alan Tafapolsky. It is a two-part briefing that explores immigration options for Foreign Nationals and its intersection to corporate and securities laws. Download "What are Your Options?" Part 1 Part 2
Immigration Law & Procedure
Edited by Ron Wada. It is the most widely used Immigration Treatise in the US. Immigration Law and Procedure is the flagship practice guide, only from LexisNexis. A comprehensive treatise with analysis and primary law resources. See details
EB2 versus EB3
Written by Ron Wada. It is a book published by AILA that is the “go to” when deciding to file and strategize your case as an EB2 versus EB3 PERM. AILA's Focus on EB-2 & EB-3 Degree Equivalency Supplement brings the original book up to date with the most recent...