President Donald J. Trump has signed a new presidential proclamation that significantly restricts the entry of foreign nationals from nearly 20 countries, citing national security and public safety concerns. The action, announced on June 4, 2025, builds on the administration’s earlier travel restrictions and is grounded in Executive Order 14161, issued on January 20, 2025. The … Continue reading New Travel Ban
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We want to bring to your immediate attention a significant development that may impact international hiring and student internship programs. According to a breaking report from Politico (source): The Trump administration has issued a directive to halt all new student visa interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. This pause is in preparation for a potential expansion … Continue reading URGENT: Politico Reports a Pause on F-1 Student Visa Interviews
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There have been a lot of ups and downs as it pertains to international tariffs, particularly with China. And while the heated rhetoric and sky-high tariffs seem to have settled down recently, it is worth keeping an eye on. Tariffs, of course are primarily an economic and trade policy tool, but they could have indirect impact on employment-based immigration … Continue reading Tariff Battles: Could They Impact Employment-Based Immigration?
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On 1 May 2025, Ecctis launched a new Qualification and Language Service (QLS) in partnership with the UK Home Office and discontinued its previous service for UK visa applicants. Applicants and companies should consider whether to use this new service, which is more expensive and less timely than its predecessor, or opt for English language … Continue reading United Kingdom – New ECCTIS Qualification and Language Service (QLS)
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Recently, there has been an increase in the scrutiny of social media posts by U.S. immigration officials at ports of entry. This additional screening is being done for a couple of reasons. First, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are looking for potential security threats to prevent individuals with malicious intent from entering the United … Continue reading Update on Immigration Officials Checking Social Media
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The UK has implemented an ETA requirement for several new nationalities. Whether you should, or can, get an ETA depends on your nationality as shown on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Different nationalities have been added to the program in phases and a list of currently eligible nationalities is available here. One does … Continue reading United Kingdom – Reminder on Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) Requirement
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Starting from April 10th, 2025, passport holders from Australia, Canada, and the United States are required to apply for an eVisa to enter Brazil as a visitors for business or tourism for a stay that will not exceed 90 days. The Government of Brazil reinstated a visa requirement for these nationals, with an option for … Continue reading Brazil – Reminder on New Visitor Visa Requirements for Citizens of Australia, Canada, and the United States Traveling to Brazil
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As international travel continues to play a critical role in workforce mobility, we want to provide a timely update on several key topics that may impact employers and foreign national employees. Please review the following important information to help ensure smooth travel and compliance with U.S. immigration requirements. Travel Bans and Entry Restrictions Under the … Continue reading International Travel News Alert: Key Travel Considerations
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This advisory is provided to our employees who are currently in the U.S. on visas, in particular for those who have dependent children. Background Current law establishes that all foreign nationals who are present in the US for a period of over 30 days are required to register. Most foreign nationals who were inspected upon … Continue reading New Registration Requirement Advisory
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Reports on Executive Order to Suspend US Entry for Citizens of Certain Countries There are reports circulating that President Trump will sign an executive order suspending entrance to the US for citizens of certain countries. According to anonymous officials, 43 countries are purported to be on the list, divided into three categories of travel restrictions. … Continue reading Potential Executive Order Affecting US Visa Issuance and Admissions to US
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