Breaking news: US bans travel from Europe. Last night it was announced that the US is implementing a 30-day ban on travel to the US by those who have recently been in certain European countries. The ban was originally expected to restrict cargo as well, but it is now clear that trans-Atlantic trade in goods […]
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that New Yorkers will be banned from applying for, or renewing membership in programs that expedite international travel, including Global Entry, FAST, SENTRI and NEXUS. The move comes as a response to NY’s recently enacted “Green Light” Law. DHS expects 150,000 to 200,000 New Yorkers will be affected […]
On Monday, the US Supreme Court ruled to allow the new public charge rule to go into effect. After a lengthy legal battle, the Court sided with the Trump administration’s new policy. What is the Public Charge Rule? The Public Charge Rule establishes a test to determine whether an individual is likely to depend on […]
The Canadian Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) announced that it is making changes to the popular NEXUS program at Canadian airports. NEXUS allows pre-screened travelers expedited processing when entering the United States and Canada. The NEXUS kiosks that previously used iris recognition technology are being replaced with new ones that use facial verification technology. The new […]