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United States: Foreign Nationals Facing Increased Scrutiny at U.S. Ports of Entry
Foreign nationals – particularly H-1B and L-1 workers and B-1 business visitors who will be at a U.S. client site – should be prepared for closer questioning by Customs and Border Protection officials at ports of entry, and should be sure to carry appropriate documentation of their employment or business activities when traveling into... »
India: Foreign Nationals Face New Procedures and Increased Waiting Times
Foreign nationals residing within the jurisdiction of the Foreigners’ Registration Office (FRO) in Bangalore now must follow new registration procedures due to the elevation of the FRO to the status of Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office (FRRO) on January 11. As an FRRO, the office will provide an increased immigration enforcement presence in the city.... »
Czech Republic: New Medical Insurance Requirements for Foreign Nationals
Effective January 1, 2010, foreign short-term visitors and long-term residents must meet new health insurance requirements. Foreign nationals already living in the Czech Republic will have until March 31, 2010 to obtain the necessary insurance. Czech authorities have instituted new health insurance requirements for foreign nationals, including both short-term visitors staying in Czech Republic for... »
US: Foreign Nationals and Their Employers Should Prepare for Visa and Travel Delays in the Wake of Recent Air Security Incidents
Consular, transportation and border officials have broad authority to require any foreign national to undergo additional security checks, but increased screening and restrictions are more likely if a traveler is from a country of concern or interest to the U.S. government. Since the Christmas Day incident on an international flight bound for Detroit, the... »
United States: Holiday Travel Planning for Foreign Nationals
The winter holiday season is approaching and many foreign nationals are beginning to make plans to travel abroad. Now is the right time for these individuals to make sure that they are prepared, from an immigration perspective, to depart and reenter the United States. Understanding their immigration obligations can help foreign employees minimize the... »