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Shipman & Goodwin LLP

U.S. Department of State Provides Limited Guidance on National Interest Exception for Visa Issuance

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On June 9, 2025, restrictions on travel to the U.S. went into effect via Presidential Proclamation, impacting certain citizens of 19 different countries. Those impacted by the Proclamation can still submit visa applications...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Croatia Added to Visa Waiver Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has designated Croatia for inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Eligible Croatian nationals who have an electronically readable passport (e-Passport) and who have...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Roundup of Current Travel Bans, Consular Closures and Visa Issuance Delays

In March 2020, the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) announced the suspension of routine visa services at all U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, consular services were limited...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

NIE’s Now Good for 1 Year, More on Navigating the Travel Ban Jungle: National Interest Exception Checklist for the U.S. COVID...

On July 6, 2021 the U.S. State Department publicly announced that the travel ban waivers related to the world-wide pandemic will now be good for 1 year and multiple entry. The effective date of this new decision is June 29,...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

DOS Confirms NIE's Automatically Extended for 12 Months

On July 6, 2021, the Department of State (DOS) issued guidance stating that national interest exceptions (NIEs) issued in the last 12 months are being automatically extended for 12 months from the date of approval, and for...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

State Department Extends Validity of National Interest Exceptions

The U.S. Department of State has extended the validity of National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) for travelers from China, Iran, India, Brazil, South Africa, the Schengen Area, Ireland and the United Kingdom whose admission to...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Navigating the Travel Ban Jungle: National Interest Exception Checklist for the U.S. Covid Travel Bans

The travel bans imposed by the U.S. Government during the COVID-19 national pandemic created enormous logistical challenges for anyone seeking to fly to the U.S. from a country on the travel ban list. Even today, there is...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Possible U.S. Travel Options For Foreign Nationals Amid The Pandemic

Recently, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention announced that it would stop screening international passengers for COVID-19, even from what were deemed “high-risk” countries such as China, Iran, Brazil, and the...more

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