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Susan Im 1/6/23 Susan Im 1/6/23

Air travelers from China to U.S. now required to provide negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery

Gwen Bultema 12/17/21 Gwen Bultema 12/17/21

Requirements of the L-1 Visa

Here are some key requirements of the L-1 visa category and how ImLaw can guide you to a successful application.

Susan Im 12/6/21 Susan Im 12/6/21

New COVID-19 Testing Requirements for All Inbound Travelers

Beginning December 6, 2021, all individuals traveling into the United States two years or older via air travel, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status, must take a COVID-19 viral test (either PCR or antigen) and show a negative result to the airline, no more than one calendar day before boarding a flight.

Susan Im 12/1/21 Susan Im 12/1/21

New Travel Ban on 8 Southern African Countries

In addition to South Africa, the affected countries are Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi. The travel ban will not apply to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, however, they will need to show a negative COVID-19 test result prior to boarding their flight.

Susan Im 11/9/21 Susan Im 11/9/21

Long-Awaited Rescission of Country-Specific Travel Bans Takes Effect November 8, 2021

Beginning November 8, 2021, the country-specific travel bans applying to the Schengen area, UK, Ireland, China, India, Iran, Brazil, and South Africa have been rescinded and replaced by new travel requirements based on individual vaccination status.

Susan Im 10/19/21 Susan Im 10/19/21

Key Updates on Rescission of Travel Bans

Beginning November 8, 2021, the Biden Administration plans to lift the U.S. travel bans related to the COVID-19 pandemic for fully vaccinated foreign travelers from the Schengen area countries, UK, Ireland, China, India, South Africa, Iran, and Brazil.

Susan Im 9/21/21 Susan Im 9/21/21

Biden Plans to Rescind COVID-19 Travel Bans and Require Proof of Vaccination Beginning in Early November

On September 20, 2021, the White House announced plans to ease travel restrictions into the United States for fully vaccinated individuals beginning in November of this year.