Immigration Impacts Of Current Situation

At a Glance

Due to the deteriorating security situation in Iraq and the surrounding region, governments of several countries have issued travel warnings for their nationals regarding all travel to Iraq. Employers with pending invitation letters at U.S. consulates in Iraq should expect delays in the process due to the suspension of operations at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Fragomen is currently assisting clients with regional and global crisis management plans, including evacuation of personnel from Iraq and identifying alternative deployment options and countries. The situation

Due to the deteriorating security situation in Iraq and the surrounding region, governments of several countries, including Canada, the Netherlands, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and the United States have issued travel warnings for their nationals regarding all travel to Iraq.

Impact

Travel advisories from home country. Foreign nationals in Iraq are advised to check travel warnings and follow any evacuation instructions issued by their countries. Travel issues. Individuals in Iraq traveling to other countries should be aware of visa and other immigration requirements imposed at their destination country and should anticipate increased traffic at Iraqi international airports and potential difficulties...