Search
Contact
Login
Share this article
IMPACT – MEDIUM
The Russian government has suspended simplified visa issuance for certain travelers from specific countries.
Key Points:
Additional Information: Additional entry restrictions may be placed on other foreign nationals and stateless persons who are deemed unfriendly. Russian authorities have canceled one-year visas for official delegations and journalists as well as five-year visas for certain government officials.
BAL Analysis: The Russian government has suspended the simplified visa issuance program in response to the sanctions imposed on the country, following the war in Ukraine. Employers and employees are reminded that actions taken as a result of the ongoing war in Ukraine can change with little or no notice.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
Copyright © 2022 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
USCIS recently published a new edition of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule, removing fee waiver eligibility for Form I-131 for certain…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services received enough petitions to reach the mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000…
Update on applications received for requested date of need from April 1, 2025 (fiscal year (FY) 2025 second half of…
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Joseph Edlow as director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on July 15. The…