Starting January 1, 2025, Canadians and other travelers from visa-exempt countries planning a European getaway will require ETIAS authorization before visiting the Schengen Area.  The European Travel Information and Authorization System tracks visitors from countries who do not need a visa to enter the Schengen Zone. This system was proposed by the European Union to improve security and monitor the flow of travelers. The Schengen Area in Europe includes Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. What You[...]

The USA is now accepting I-192 Waiver Applications at select Biometrics-Designated land borders. If you wish to hand in your Waiver immediately and have not already done so, we ask that our clients contact our office first before submitting their application. GENERAL INFORMATION: (subject to change at any time) #1. It appears the USA border is not concerned if you've had a negative test or vaccine. However, I recommend you NOT attend if you have symptoms of Covid, have Covid, or have been in contact with someone within past 14 days who has Covid. #2. If handing your application in[...]

February 10, 2021WHATS NEW WITH WAIVERS?BACKLOGApplicants have not been able to submit Waivers since March 2020 unless their reason for travel to the USA was essential. When everything returns to business as usual, there will be a flood of waiver applications.GETTING AHEAD OF THE CURVEAs a result of our years of experience, we believe our support will enable our clients to get ahead of the curve when it is time to submit simply because we have a pulse on changes as they happen including how to follow all of the proper procedures, deadlines, etc.NEW ONLINE SUBMISSION PROCESSWaiver applications are prepared[...]