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Covid 19

DHS Lifts Airport Restrictions for Travelers Exempt from COVID Travel Bans

Back in January, the Department of Homeland Security restricted airplane travel from countries that are on the restricted travel list to one of 15 airports in the United States. Starting on September 14, 2020, travelers that are exempt from the…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 17, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: U.S. and Canada Border Closure Likely to be Extended

On March 21, U.S., Canada, and Mexico announced that the land borders between the three countries will close to non-essential travel. The initial closure was to last through April 20, with options to extend if necessary. Canadian Prime Minister Justin…

Jenny ZhanApril 17, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: No Special COVID Relief for Nonimmigrants Seeking Change or Extension of Stay

At the moment, USCIS is not offering flexibility to nonimmigrant who are unable to depart the U.S. because of the COVID outbreak. Foreign nationals who are soon out of status may seek a change or extension of status to stay…

Jenny ZhanApril 14, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: CDC Public Health Measure Used to Expedite Removal Processes

On March 21, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a public charge measure that border officials are using to override immigration laws and expedite the removal process. The order is known as the Order Suspending Introduction…

Jenny ZhanApril 13, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: USCIS Temporarily Closes Offices in Rome and Nairobi to the Public

USCIS has announced on March 25, 2020 that it has temporarily closed its offices in Rome, Italy and Nairobi, Kenya to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This follows the March 12 announcement that the U.S. embassies were closed…

Jenny ZhanMarch 25, 2020

Covid 19 Visa Waivers

I am in the United States on Visa Waiver or ESTA and my Period of Admission is Expiring. What is Satisfactory Departure and how can I request this during the Coronavirus?

The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply for admission to the U.S. using a simplified process. The applicant can use a web interface…

Jenny ZhanMarch 16, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: Travel Ban Extended to UK and Ireland

The White House issued another presidential proclamation imposing travel restrictions and quarantines on travelers from countries in the United Kingdom and Ireland starting on 11:59 PM EST on March 16 due to the coronavirus. This does not apply to flights…

Jenny ZhanMarch 16, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: Travel Ban Extended to Europe

The White House issued another presidential proclamation imposing travel restrictions and quarantines on travelers from countries in the European Schengen Area starting on 5 PM EST March 13 due to the coronavirus. This is after the travel ban imposed on travelers…

Jenny ZhanMarch 12, 2020

Covid 19 Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

Coronavirus Update: New York and New Jersey Asylum Offices Cancel Interview Decision Pick-Up Appointments

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the New York Asylum Office and the Newark Asylum Office has, effective March 12 until further notice, cancelled decision pick-up appointments. Instead the decisions will be mailed to the applicant instead. This decision comes…

Jenny ZhanMarch 11, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: Travel Ban Extended to Recent Iran Travel

The White House issued another presidential proclamation imposing travel restrictions and quarantines on travelers from Iran starting on 5 PM EST March 2, 2020 due to the coronavirus. This does not apply to flights that have taken off before this…

Jenny ZhanMarch 2, 2020