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Global Immigration Updates and Mobility Summary
RUSSIA: Changes in tourist visas in august 2021
On May 26, 2021, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law No. 145-FZ “On the Amendment of Article 25-6 of the Federal Law, On the Procedure for Leaving the Russian Federation and Entering the Federation From Russia”.
President Biden administration to offer Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Venezuelans present in the US.
According to the White House, starting March 8, the US will offer temporary legal protection to an estimated 320,000 Venezuelans who came to the US after fleeing their country because of the economic and political situation.
President Trump ordered travel ban lift on Monday 18th, 2021.
Monday evening President Donald Trump said that the travel restrictions, which applied to travelers trying to come to the United States after spending time in the Schengen area or Brazil, would no longer be needed on Jan. 26, the date on which those passengers will be required to present proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding a flight.
CDC Expands Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement to All Air Passengers Entering the United States
On January 12, 2021, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States starting January 26, 2021.
DHS new biometrics proposal
The Department of Homeland Security is proposing a new regulation to expand the biometric requisite to more immigration processes and give the administration more flexibility to deal with the increase in needs.
Argentina’s Immigration Office Cyber-Attack
The Immigration Office has suffered a cyber-attack and a complaint has been filed with the Argentinian courts.
Changes to foreigners’ travel restrictions to Brazil
Ordinance No. 01/2020 was published on July 29th and brings greater flexibility in the entry of foreigners into Brazil, for another 30 days. Now, all foreigners are allowed, as long as they come by air and follow a few requirements.
Update from U.S Embassy in Madrid:
The U.S. Embassy in Madrid announced this morning a phased reopening starting July 20 of some of their visa services as well as the limited possibility to make visa appointments for those applicants who qualify for an exception to the COVID-19 Presidential Proclamations with imminent travel necessities.
USA: Immigration Proclamation
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has significantly disrupted Americans’ livelihoods. Since March 2020, United States businesses and their workers have faced extensive disruptions while undertaking certain public health measures necessary to flatten the curve of COVID-19 and reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The overall unemployment rate in the United States nearly quadrupled between February and May of 2020 — producing some of the most extreme unemployment ever recorded by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Update for EMS Clients on ESTA status
We have recently had several inquiries regarding clients that are in the United States in ESTA status, approaching their 90 day stay, and are unable to return to their home country due to the Covid 19 pandemic.