The travel restrictions implemented by the U.S. government during the height of the pandemic may be easing. However, there is not a concrete list of rules for what will be required of travelers coming directly into the U.S. In this alert, we examine previous entry restrictions, how those may change going forward and which vaccines will be recognized by the U.S.
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CDC: All Air Passengers Traveling From the U.K. to the U.S. Must Have Proof of a Negative COVID-19 Test
In a bid to help contain the new coronavirus strain found in the U.K., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order requiring proof of a pre-departure, negative COVID-19 test result for all airline passengers — including U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents — traveling from the U.K. to the U.S. The order officially went into effect on December 27, 2020.
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Summary of Executive Actions Impacting Business Immigration
Since April 2020, several executive actions have been issued, and subsequently amended, that have had a significant impact on business immigration.
This alert serves to inform clients of the updates to the ongoing U.S. visa system and travel restrictions in response to the global coronavirus pandemic. Since implementation of the restrictions, the Trump administration has issued additional guidance on certain exceptions for eligible persons to obtain a visa or enter the United States.
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Executive Order Restricts Employment-Based Immigration
On June 22, 2020, President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending the entry of individuals to the U.S. from several nonimmigrant visa categories, effective 12:01 a.m. ET on June 24, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020. This order may be continued as deemed necessary and modifications may be made within 30 days and subsequently every 60 days.
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The U.S. Bans Entry of Foreign Nationals Coming From Brazil
In accord with travel bans previously issued by President Trump against foreign nationals coming from Europe’s Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland, China and Iran, on May 24, 2020, President Trump issued a Proclamation suspending entry to the U.S. of foreign nationals who have been in Brazil in the 14-day period preceding planned entry to the U.S. The ban was originally set to be effective on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. However, on May 25, the White House advanced the effective date to Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
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Cancellations, Closures and Travel Restrictions: Coronavirus Strikes Immigration System Again
Since our last update a week ago, additional and significant immigration developments have taken place in the U.S. and around the world and continue to change. Reports on March 19, 2020, also indicate that the State Department will be announcing a Level 4 travel advisory applying to all international travel. It is expected that this announcement will tell Americans that they must remain in the U.S., and Americans also would be instructed not to travel abroad. With such fluidity of country and border closures, closures of embassies and consulates around the world, and now U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices, we are providing an overview of the issues and links to government websites where you can find the most updated information on these important immigration and global mobility issues affecting companies in the U.S. and around the world.
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