An explanation of the Covid vaccine requirements and exceptions to enter the United States after November 8, 2021.
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We just had two National Interest Exception applications approved by the CBP office at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City. The approvals were for two J-1…
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Travelers coming from Europe and several other countries will be able to come to the US again starting November 2021.
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We just had an National Interest Exception (NIE) request approved at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant has a valid ESTA and will be travelling to the U.S. as…
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COVID-19 travel restrictions are still in place, you cannot travel to the U.S. from these countries unless you have a NIE or fall under a certain exception.
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6 National Interest Exception applications approved by U.S. Consulate Prague.
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Scott Legal is happy to announce, we just had a National Interest Exception petition approved at the U.S. Consulate in Prague.
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If you have a green card petition pending and you obtained your Advance parole card based for example on marriage to U.S. citizen or green card holder, you do not…
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On July 6, 2021, the Department of State expanded National Interest Exception rules, effectively immediately. Previously, NIE were valid for 30 days and single entry only.
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On April 28, The State Department expanded National Interest Exception to students, journalists, and those providing vital support for critical infrastructure. This expansion will apply to the following countries and…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is pleased to announce that we received approvals of two E-2 visas and national interest exception (NIE) requests at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany.
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You can come to the U.S. as a tourist during COVID, but you have to be aware that travel is restricted if you are coming from certain European countries.
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If you were in certain European countries within 14 days prior to your entry to the U.S., you may not need NIE if you are exempted from the presidential proclamation.
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On March 2, 2021, without prior notice, the Secretary of State rescinded the previous national interest guidance that allowed people in certain visa categories to travel to the United States…
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In March 2020, former President Trump issued presidential proclamations that restrict entry to the U.S. to people who: Were physically present in the Schengen Area region during the 14-day period…
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We just had a National Interest Exception Application approved at the U.S. Consulate in Amsterdam for a B-1 business visitor who is a national of Netherlands. It took the Consulate…
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On June 22, 2020, Presidential Proclamation 10052 suspended the entry of people in the following visa categories through December 31, 2020: H-1B, H-2B, J (applying to interns, trainees, teachers, camp…
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We just had a National Interest Exception Application approved at the CBP office at the Atlanta International Airport for an E-2 spouse and E-2 child who are nationals of the…
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Michaela Vrazdova spoke at National Interest Exception Questions and Answers for Immigration Lawyers
Michaela Vrazdova spoke on National Interest Exception issues at a Corporate Practice/Consular Practice/CBP Practice event for AILA’s New York Chapter. Michaela Vrazdova was a discussion leader for the Consular Practice Committee and…
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In July 2020, the Department of State announced that certain business and student travelers coming from Schengen countries or the U.K. (such as B-1 business visitors), treaty traders, or treaty investors may…
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