The reopening of international travel in the US

Understandably, the massive outbreak of Coronavirus forced governments around the world to adopt emergency measures to protect the health of the local population.

In the case of the US, President Trump decided to close the borders for an indefinite period to non-essential travel. That means that the only border transport currently allowed involves a trade exchange of any kind.

Therefore, the entry of foreigners has been banned since March. This emergency measure involves all types of travelers:

• Researchers.
• Specialized foreign workers.
• International students.
• Investors and entrepreneurs.
• Political asylum seekers.
• Applicants for permanent legal residence or Green Card.

Nowadays, even though the US continues to be one of the main epicenters of the pandemic, we are finally seeing some progress in the immigration and visa processes after more than three months of international isolation.

Specifically speaking, in the education sector, some international students will be allowed to enter the country very soon.

If you need help filing an immigration case at the nearest embassy or consulate, feel free to contact our expert attorneys for reliable and trustworthy guidance.

Benefits for some international students

The Department of State (DOS) recently announced that there are certain exceptions to the Presidential Proclamation that allow foreign students to enter the US whether they come from the Schengen area, Ireland or the United Kingdom.

For instance, international students from these nations who already have a valid M-1 or F-1 visa will be able to enter the US without requesting an exception permit.

This is great news for international students, as well as for local universities that greatly benefit from the talent, investment and innovation that foreigners bring to the country.

Apart from that, after the controversy generated by the policies that the Trump government wanted to implement in student visas, receiving foreign students is beneficial to the country’s image.

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Other exceptions for these nations

The DOS also states that there are other exceptions within the latest Presidential Proclamations (9993, 9996), which will allow foreigners from the Schengen area, Ireland or the United Kingdom to come to the US.

For example:

• Business trips.
• Trade exchange.
• Entrepreneurship.
• Investors.
• Academics.
• Humanitarian work.
• National security.

Therefore, if you are planning to travel to the US for any of these reasons, we recommend for you to seek reliable help from expert attorneys and submit your application at the local embassy.

Prepare your immigration case correctly

Now that some of the immigration services are gradually returning to normal, it is the right time for you to prepare your immigration case.

Thus, you can ensure that you have enough time to carefully prepare the correct documentation and that your request will receive a positive response.

Clearly, During these times of global crisis, the best option is to have the constant accompaniment of experts.  The will be able to guide you towards the success of your immigration application.

If you have any questions about an immigration issue or relating to a case you may have currently in progress, then please don’t hesitate to contact us for a FREE Phone Consultation with one of our expert immigration attorneys.

Simply call Motion Law today at: (202) 918-1799.