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Traveling with Pets or Service Animals to the United States

Updated: Jan 21, 2024 | Tags: Airline Safety, Service Animals

Traveling to the United States with pets or service animals requires careful planning and adherence to specific regulations. Whether you're moving, vacationing, or visiting for business, ensuring the comfort and safety of your animal companion during the journey is paramount. This comprehensive guide provides essential information on preparing for travel, understanding regulations, and navigating the…

President Joe Biden to reverse travel orders set by former Trump Administration

Updated: Jan 21, 2021 | Tags: Travel Restrictions, USA Visa Restrictions, COVID-19

In his last days in office, outgoing President Donald Trump lifted some of the COVID-19 related restrictions on incoming travel from the European Schengen area, the UK, Brazil, and Ireland, to come into effect on January 26th. Incoming President Biden has promised to reverse this decision. Easing travel restrictions on Schengen, UK, Irish and Brazilian travelers Trump issued an executive order on…

Extension of Trump Administration's Visa Ban

Updated: Jan 08, 2021 | Tags: USA Visa Requirements, Travel Restrictions

In the last days of his presidency, Donald Trump has extended the visa ban, suspending legal entry into the USA. How will this move affect visa applicants, American businesses, academic institutions, and hospitals? Previous visa bans The previous presidential proclamation 10014 called a halt to most immigrant visa applications (the visa categories that eventually lead to Green Card/ lawful permanent…