LAW OFFICE OF ADRIENNE J. VAUGHAN

Immigration News

Travel Restrictions for Foreign Nationals due to COVID-19

The United States Department of State has released the following information regarding travel restrictions for foreign nationals. US policy is changing rapidly, with the most recent information available here.

Presidential Proclamations Regarding Novel Coronavirus

  • On January 31 President Trump signed a proclamation barring entry to the United States of most foreign nationals who traveled to China within the past 14 days. Read the full text of the proclamation here.

  • On February 29, President Trump signed a proclamation that expanded restrictions to include all aliens who were physically present within the Islamic Republic of Iran during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States.  Read the full text of the proclamation here.

  • On March 11, President Trump signed a proclamation that restricts travel to the United States from foreign nationals who have recently been in certain European countries.  This does not apply to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.  Read the full text of the proclamation here.

  • On March 14, President Trump signed a proclamation that restricts travel to the United States from foreign nationals who have recently been in the United Kingdom and Ireland.  This does not apply to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.  Read the full text of the proclamation here.

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