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National Interest Exceptions for Certain Travelers from China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland

Visas & Travels - 29 April 2021

National Interest Exceptions for Certain Travelers from China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland

Students with valid F-1 and M-1 visas intending to begin or continue an academic program commencing August 1, 2021 or later do not need to contact an embassy or consulate to seek an individual NIE to travel.

On April 26, 2021, the U.S. Secretary of State made a national interest determination regarding categories of travelers eligible for…

Puerto Rico is Encouraging Remote Workers to Work in Full Color from All Corners of the Island

Visas & Travels - 24 April 2021

Puerto Rico is Encouraging Remote Workers to Work in Full Color from All Corners of the Island

Discover Puerto Rico is a newly established, private, not-for-profit Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) whose mission is to make Puerto Rico visible to the world as a premier travel destination.

Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s non-profit Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), announced today that it is offering remote workers a desk…

New European Destination of Excellence 2022 competition launched

Visas & Travels - 23 April 2021

New European Destination of Excellence 2022 competition launched

EDEN was first introduced by the European Commission in 2007 as an initiative to reward non-traditional, emerging sustainable tourism destinations in Europe based on national competitions.

Today, the European Commission launches the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2022 competition. This initiative rewards the best achievements in…

Nova Scotia imposes further travel restrictions

Visas & Travels - 21 April 2021

Nova Scotia imposes further travel restrictions

Travel from outside of Atlantic Canada will not be allowed for funerals for a four-week period and will only be approved under exceptional circumstances for end-of-life visits.

Nova Scotia is placing additional restrictions on travel to the province, Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s…

Canada launches plan to accelerate caregiver application processing

Visas & Travels - 15 April 2021

Canada launches plan to accelerate caregiver application processing

The Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots were launched in 2019.

Caregivers from abroad play an important role in supporting Canadian families who are unable to find the care they need…

Canada launches new pathway to permanent residency for over 90,000 essential temporary workers and international graduates

Visas & Travels - 14 April 2021

Canada launches new pathway to permanent residency for over 90,000 essential temporary workers and international graduates

New immigration pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are actively contributing to Canada’s economy.

Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an innovative pathway to permanent residence…

Japan Has the Most Powerful Passport but Only in a Post-Pandemic World

Visas & Travels - 14 April 2021

Japan Has the Most Powerful Passport but Only in a Post-Pandemic World

Japan firmly holds onto the number one spot on the index — which is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) — with Japanese passport holders theoretically able to access a record 193 destinations around the world visa-free.

As vaccination program rollouts gather momentum in certain countries, the resumption of regular international travel is no longer an abstract…