Border Staff Strike to Delay Travel and Visa Processing Services
September 17, 2015
A strike by Immigration and Border Protection staff scheduled for September 16–18 and 21-23, is likely to delay immigration clearance at entry ports and visa processing service centers.
Travelers should check the Department on Immigration and Border Protection website for updates regarding the strike.
What This Means for Foreign Nationals
International travelers are advised to arrive at their travel ports early and proceed straight to immigration and customs clearance after checking in.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
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