Immigration

March 24, 2020

Immigration Updates Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Jang Hyuk Im, Jungmin Choi and Arit Dilip Butani of Epstein Becker & Green

Department of State Suspends Routine Visa Services

On March 20, 2020, in response to significant worldwide challenges related to the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, the Department of State announced that routine visa services will be temporarily suspended at all U.S. embassies and consulates. Further, embassies and consulates will cancel all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. Please note that services will continue to be available to U.S. citizens, and applicants with an urgent matter and need to travel immediately should follow the guidance provided at the embassy’s website to request an emergency appointment. For more information, please visit the embassy website that applies to you.

Posted in Coronavirus/COVID-19 | Immigration | North America
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March 19, 2020

Overview of changes in the case of international coronavirus epidemic

By Lidings Law Firm
Overview of changes in the case of international coronavirus epidemic
The coronavirus outbreak (hereinafter referred to as “COVID-19”) served as a trigger for a targeted effort to assess and manage the possible effects of COVID-19.
For example, among the most significant measures caused by the threat of COVID-19 proliferation in Russia, the following can be identified:
Posted in Coronavirus/COVID-19 | Corporate Law | Europe | Healthcare | Immigration
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March 16, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact on Immigration Compliance and Travel Restrictions

By Lewis Rice LLC

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, federal, state, and local governments around the world are implementing travel bans and quarantine restrictions swiftly and without much warning. As employers implement work from home measures and limited travel policies, it is important to consider their impact on foreign nationals with employer-sponsored work visa status. Read more…

Posted in Coronavirus/COVID-19 | Immigration | Labor & Employment | Legal Updates | North America | North America
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March 12, 2020

Coronavirus and UK Immigration

By Fladgate LLP of FladgateUKimmigrationcoronavirusCOVID-19

As of 11 March 2020 there have been over 118,000 confirmed Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases and in excess of 4,000 deaths reported globally [1] . 113 countries and territories are affected with the numbers growing daily. The whole of Italy is now on lockdown, President Trump has announced the suspension of all travel from Europe (excluding the UK) into the US with effect from Friday at midnight and, if media reports are to be believed, it will likely not be too long before other countries, possibly even the UK, follow with similar measures. Read more…

Posted in Coronavirus/COVID-19 | Europe | Immigration | Legal Updates | UK
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