This Update should be read in conjunction with my June 23, 2020 update on the extension of Presidential Proclamation 10014, "Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labour Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak" (85 FR 23441, 4/27/20). On June 22, 2020, the Trump administration issued a Proclamation; in effect from June 24, 2020 until December 31, 2020. The Proclamation blocks access to the United States for many non-immigrant

Since the April 22, 2020 announcement of Presidential Proclamation 10014, "Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labour Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak" (85 FR 23441, 4/27/20), I have been waiting for the other shoe to drop. On June 22, 2020, the Trump administration issued another Proclamation; it will go into effect almost immediately on June 24, 2020 and be in place until December 31, 2020. At that that time the Pro

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Canada has imposed a series of travel and immigration restrictions on those who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents. These restrictions apply to the border, to airline carriers transporting foreign nationals to Canada and to immigration processes and procedures and they impact those seeking to visit, study, work or immigrate to Canada. I provide an updated summary below: 1. Border Closure Extended ~ Prime Minister Tru