Presidential Proclamation Extends COVID-19 Travel Ban to Include Brazil

May 26, 2020

President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of all foreign nationals who were physically present within the Federative Republic of Brazil during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States. This proclamation is effective at 11:59 pm EST on May 26,2020. This proclamation does not apply to persons aboard a flight scheduled to arrive in the United States that departed prior to 11:59 pm EST on May 26, 2020.

These jurisdictions expand on the previous travel ban which as of now include the People’s Republic of China (excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe), and the Republic of Ireland.

 

Who is exempt from this ban?

• Any lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Any foreign national who is the spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident;
• Any foreign national who is the parent or legal guardian of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, provided that the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is unmarried and under the age of 21;
• Any foreign national who is the sibling of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, provided that both are unmarried and under the age of 21;
• Any foreign national who is the child, foster child, or ward of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or who is a prospective adoptee seeking to enter the United States pursuant to the IR-4 or IH-4 visa classifications;
• Any foreign national traveling at the invitation of the United States Government for a purpose related to containment or mitigation of the virus

 

We will continue update our website regarding the travel ban and the ways in which COVID-19 affects immigration rules and regulations. As always, our attorneys and staff are available at their normal email addresses and phone numbers if you have any questions or concerns regarding your case.

 

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