USCIS Preparing to Resume Public Services on June 4, 2020.
USCIS Preparing to Resume Public Services on June 4, 2020. USCIS will send notices to applicants and petitioners with previously scheduled appointments and interviews and to applicants to reschedule postponed naturalization ceremonies. USCIS will automatically...
COVID-19 Updates
Due to the continued closures of the registration offices, the Minister of Justice announced that all immigration permissions scheduled to expire between 20 May 2020 to 20 July 2020 are automatically renewed for a period of 2 months. The renewal of permission is on...
Canada, USA, Mexico Border Update
Canada, Mexico and the U.S. have agreed to extend their agreement to keep the border closed to non-essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. TS is actively monitoring this and will provide updates as soon as they become available....
United Kingdom COVID-19 Updates
The Home Office has announced that the visas for those who are unable to leave the UK due to travel restrictions or self-isolation requirements will be extended through 31 July 2020. This is an extension of the extension scheme that previously was valid through 31 May...
Launch of New Application Platform
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will be launching a new online application platform “myMOM Portal” for new Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass applications. All new EP and S Pass application must be submitted through this new online portal effective 08 June 2020. Each...
Changes to Citizenship Procedures
On 24 April 2020, President Putin signed a Federal Law amending the country’s procedures related to Russian citizenship. Most notably, it is no longer required for foreign nationals to renounce their foreign citizenship when applying for a Russian passport and holding...
Amendments to Anticrisis Shield
The Polish Parliament adopted two amendments to the Anticrisis Shield Act that was initially passed on 31 March 2020. These amendments entered into force on 16 May 2020 and include the following: Starting 23 May, the deadline to complete submit EU Registration...
COVID-19 Updates
The government has extended the entry ban for non-Israeli visitors until 30 May and all Israeli citizens and residents returning to Israel will need to continue to self-isolate for 2 weeks after their arrival. Israeli citizens and residents are now permitted to...
COVID-19 Updates
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the extension of the current lockdown (in force since late March) through 31 May as India reported its biggest single-day jump in COVID-19 cases. Areas with low cases of infections will be permitted to implement relaxations to...
COVID-19 Updates
Residence Visas with expiration dates of 1 March 2020 and later will automatically be extended and will remain valid through 31 December 2020. It is important to mention that all residence visa holders who are required to travel internationally will still need to...