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Covid 19 Immigration

State Department Expands COVID 19 Travel Ban Exceptions

On April 8, The State Department have expanded National Interest Exception to those travelling on immigrant and fiancé(e) visas and certain exchange visitors. This expansion will apply to the following countries and regions:

Khadija DerrickApril 12, 2021

Covid 19 E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Are Consulates Issuing E-2 Visas or are they Paused for Covid-19?

In light of the consular uncertainty and delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, a common question we receive is whether consulates are again processing E-2 visas. Fortunately, the answer is yes -- consulates have generally returned to processing E-2 visas,…

Khadija DerrickMarch 12, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Recent E-2 Visa restrictions and National Interest Exception (NIE)

New presidential proclamation covering the recent E-2 Visa restrictions and National Interest Exception (NIE) in relation the COVID-19 pandemic in UK, Ireland, Europe (Schengen Zone), Brazil, and South Africa.

Vojo VrchakovskiFebruary 15, 2021

Covid 19 Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

What impact will the presidential election have on immigration? Will the new president terminate the Covid-19 presidential proclamations?

On Saturday November 7, 2020 Joe Biden and Kamala Harris became the president elect and vice-president elect of the U.S. In 2020, president Trump signed multiple presidential proclamations related to the Covid-19 global pandemic & entry of foreign nationals to…

Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: European Union Countries Expected to Extend Entry Bans until May 15

The European Commission has recommended to European Union countries to extend their entry bans until May 15. Currently, most of the non-European Union nationals are banned from entering the Schengen countries. For a list of countries that are currently restricting…

Jenny ZhanApril 10, 2020