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Significant Reductions in Nonimmigrant Visa Validity for Dozens of Countries

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently revised its visa reciprocity schedules for numerous countries, significantly reducing the duration of nonimmigrant visa validity to three months and a single entry in many cases....more

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Department of State Extends Validity of National Interest Exceptions for Twelve Months

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On July 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) posted guidance that confirms National Interest Exceptions (NIE) issued in the last 12 months are being automatically extended for 12 months from the date of approval, as...more

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Department of State Extends Validity of National Interest Exceptions to Regional COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

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Over the past year, several Presidential Proclamations have restricted travel to the United States by foreign nationals physically present in China, Iran, the Schengen Region, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, South...more

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Department of State Extends Validity of National Interest Exceptions

In news welcome to both travelers and U.S. consular officers alike, the Department of State (DOS) announced yesterday that it would extend the validity of National Interest Exceptions (NIEs). By way of background, as detailed...more

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India Added to List of COVID-19 Travel-Restricted Countries

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President Biden signed a new Presidential Proclamation, which adds the Republic of India to the list of countries subject to travel restrictions for noncitizens of the United States amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This...more

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Biden Administration’s Current U.S. Travel Restrictions and Revised National Interest Exception Criteria

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in numerous presidential proclamations restricting travel and entry into the United States. Likewise, since the pandemic began, the criteria for “national interest exceptions” (NIEs)...more

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Revisions to National Interest Exceptions to Schengen Travel Ban

On March 2, 2021, the Department of State issued updated guidance on the National Interest Exception (NIE) for the COVID-related travel ban to the United States from individuals who are in the Schengen Area, the U.K. or...more

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Department of State Announces New Restrictive Criteria for National Interest Exceptions for Travelers from the Schengen Area, the...

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In February 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, former President Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation that instituted travel restrictions on foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. from certain countries,...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

Travel Alert – Update on U.S. Travel Bans

As the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions continue, we continue to advise caution regarding international travel. Everyone considering international travel is urged to carefully consider the risks and be fully aware...more

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COVID-19 Immigration Considerations

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to swift implementation of law and policy from the U.S. government, which has further created shifts in strategy and planning by 1) companies in the U.S. that sponsor foreign nationals workers,...more

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