Fragomen Immigration Update: December 18 - 23, 2014

In U.S. immigration news, President Obama’s recent announcement on United States-Cuba relations is the first step toward an eventual relaxation of prohibitions on travel and investment between the two countries. In the meantime, though, individuals and organizations must continue to comply with existing restrictions.

In global immigration news, foreign nationals in Canada who are being sponsored for permanent residence by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident spouse or partner are now eligible to apply for a work permit as soon as they submit their permanent residence application.

In Kenya, foreign nationals face stricter work permit rules due to a renewed focus by the Kenyan government on national security concerns.

In Switzerland, annual quotas on B and L-Permits have been reduced for applicants from a non-EU/European Free Trade Association (EFTA) country or Croatia, and for applicants from an EU/EFTA countries on assignment in Switzerland.

These items and other news follow in this holiday edition of the Fragomen Immigration Update.

Fragomen sends its best wishes for the season and reminds foreign nationals traveling outside the United States at this time to check our Know Your Obligations webpage for helpful information on U.S. travel document requirements, visa application procedures and exit and entry requirements.

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