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Northern Border Updates: Tips for a Smooth Entry to U.S.

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Coming to the U.S. from Canada can be a stressful experience for some. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - a law enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - is one of the world's largest law...more

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U.S. Visa Waiver Program: Impact of Travel to Cuba

On July 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updated the existing Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application to add questions focusing on an applicant’s travel and connection to Cuba,...more

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Is it Time to Apply (or Reapply) for NEXUS?

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The Trusted Traveler program is a boon to international travelers, whether you’re crossing a few times a year or every week. In its own words, CBP notes on its website that “the binational NEXUS program benefits communities...more

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U.S.  Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for International Travelers

The Biden Administration ended the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for international air travelers on May 11, 2023, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ended. Effective May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant air...more

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Biden Administration Ends Certain COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements

Orders that cover federal employees and contractors, air travel, healthcare facilities, and insurance cost-sharing are expiring as Public Health Emergency also ends - On May 1, 2023, the Biden Administration announced the...more

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Biden Administration Announces End to COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for International Travelers

On May 1, 2023, the White House announced that beginning May 12, 2023, foreign nationals entering the United States via airports will no longer be required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19. Additionally, in...more

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U.S. Government Rolls Back Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

On May 1, the White House announced that it will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal employees, federal contractors, and international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11. The Department of Homeland...more

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Feds to End COVID-⁠19 Vaccination Requirements for Federal Employees, Contractors, International Travelers, Head Start Educators,...

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On May 1, 2023, the Biden administration announced it will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal employees, federal contractors, and international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11, 2023, the same day...more

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Our Top 10 Alerts from 2022

As we start a new year, we would like to share with you some of our most popular legal alerts from 2022. Our top alerts reflect the broad array of our capabilities – ranging in topics from Amazon marketplace and online...more

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Uniting for Ukraine Parolees

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced yesterday updated COVID-19 vaccination requirements for beneficiaries paroled into the United States under Uniting for Ukraine, which provides a pathway for Ukrainian...more

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DHS Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines for Travelers to the United States

On January 20, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security updated its travel advisory to require all foreign national travelers (except U.S. permanent residents) to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination when seeking entry...more

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Travel to U.S. by Land and Ferry: New Vaccination Requirements and Exceptions Announced

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Following through on its announcement last November, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented the administration's COVID-19 vaccination requirement at land and ferry ports-of-entry as of January 22, 2022....more

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U.S. Land Border COVID-19 Restrictions Change to Vaccination Focused

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published on its website that full COVID-19 vaccination will become much more central to U.S. land border travel "in January." The announcement is supported by Federal...more

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Updates on U.S. Policies Impacting Foreign Nationals and Employers

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This article, originally published on November 22, 2021, has been revised. Please note changes to the international travel policy for air passengers re-entering the United States. The Biden administration has recently made...more

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U.S. Land Border Reopens to Non-Essential Vaccinated Travelers November 8

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Monday, November 8, marks a reopening of international air travel for vaccinated foreign nationals as well as entry to the United States (U.S.) via the land border for non-essential vaccinated foreign visitors due to a recent...more

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U.S. Government Applies Vaccination Requirement to Border Crossings

Starting Monday, November 8, foreign nationals traveling for nonessential reasons will be permitted to enter the United States at land or ferry border crossings with proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. The Department...more

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Presidential Proclamation Officially Rescinds Regional Travel Bans – COVID Vaccination Requirements Replace Bans to Allow for...

On October 25, President Joseph R. Biden issued a Presidential Proclamation officially rescinding all current COVID-19 regional travel bans and instead imposed a COVID-19 vaccine requirement on all nonimmigrants traveling to...more

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Updated: Biden Administration Announces Plans To Rescind Covid-related Travel Restrictions For All International Travelers To The...

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The Biden Administration recently provided details regarding its plans to lift COVID-related travel restrictions for all international travelers to the United States. Implementation of the changes depends on the manner of...more

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White House Permits Air Travel Into the United States for Fully Vaccinated Nonimmigrant Travelers, Beginning November 8, 2021

On October 25, 2021, the White House issued a presidential proclamation revoking the following proclamations with country-specific COVID-19 travel restrictions: Proclamation 9984 (China); Proclamation 9992 (Iran);...more

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Biden Administration Announces Plans to Rescind COVID-Related Travel Restrictions For All International Travelers to the United...

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The Biden Administration recently provided details regarding its plans to lift COVID-related travel restrictions for all international travelers to the United States. Implementation of the changes depends on the manner of...more

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Travel Bans to be Rescinded; Proof of Vaccination will be Required

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The Biden administration will be easing travel restrictions on all fully vaccinated international travelers for air travel and land border crossings effective November 8, 2021. As previously confirmed with the Centers for...more

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Biden Administration to Lift COVID-19 Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Visitors and Plans to Reopen Land Border Crossings

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The White House has announced that it will lift COVID-19 travel restrictions starting November 8, 2021 for international visitors who are fully vaccinated. Only vaccines that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration...more

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U.S. to Lift Regional Travel Bans November 8, 2021

The Biden Administration announced today that it will lift COVID-related regional travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international travelers effective November 8, 2021. INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAVEL - As previously...more

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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

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International Travel Restrictions Will Be Rescinded In Early November 2021

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International travelers subject to the CDC travel restrictions will soon be able to resume travel to the U.S. without applying for an exemption. The current travel restrictions apply to certain travelers from China, Iran, the...more

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