by Barst & Mukamal LLP | Dec 6, 2021 | COVID-19
Effective November 29, 2021, the United States has restricted travel from South Africa and seven other African countries to combat the spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Under the new travel restrictions, the U.S. will bar entry to most foreign...
by Barst & Mukamal LLP | Nov 5, 2021 | COVID-19
The Biden administration announced new details about COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements and other rules surrounding the implementation of the United States’ new international air travel policy, which takes effect November 8, 2021. Vaccinations Required for...
by Barst & Mukamal 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...
by Barst & Mukamal 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...
by Barst & Mukamal 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...
by Barst & Mukamal 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,...
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