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U.S. To Reopen Borders with Mexico and Canada to Vaccinated International Travelers

U.S. To Reopen Borders with Mexico and Canada to Vaccinated International Travelers

by BMK LLP | Oct 15, 2021 | COVID-19

The Biden administration announced plans on Tuesday to reopen its land and ferry ports of entry with Canada and Mexico to fully vaccinated individuals engaging in travel categorized as non-essential. The new policy is set to take effect in early November. The United...
U.S. To Rescind COVID-19 Travel Bans, Require Vaccinations for International Travelers

U.S. To Rescind COVID-19 Travel Bans, Require Vaccinations for International Travelers

by BMK LLP | Sep 21, 2021 | COVID-19

UPDATE: On October 15, 2021, the Biden administration confirmed that it will rescind COVID-19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international visitors starting November 8, 2021.  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required for both international air and...
Haiti Designated for TPS; Registration Open for Burma TPS

Haiti Designated for TPS; Registration Open for Burma TPS

by BMK LLP | Jul 8, 2021 | COVID-19, Immigration Policy Updates

Haiti was recently designated for Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) for 18 months. Additionally, new details were announced and registration opened for Burma’s 18-month TPS designation, which was granted in March 2021. Below is a look at what the TPS designations for...
National Interest Exemption (NIE) 12 Month Validity Extension

National Interest Exemption (NIE) 12 Month Validity Extension

by BMK LLP | Jul 8, 2021 | COVID-19, Visa Options

The Department of State (DOS) announced on July 6, 2021 that effective immediately the validity of national interest exceptions (NIEs) to the COVID-19 physical presence travel bans is extended to 12 months and for multiple U.S. entries.  Prior to this change,...

AILA Agora – Regional Bans and National Interest Exceptions: Liaison, Litigation, and Best Practices for Dealing with Consulates and CBP

by BMK LLP | Jun 25, 2021 | BMK News & Events

Barst Partner Alexis S. Axelrad will co-present a virtual seminar at 2 p.m. ET on the regional bans on entry and the ever-shifting complexities involved with qualifying for and obtaining a National Interest Exception (NIE). The expert panel will discuss the current...
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