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It’s been 14 months since COVID changed the way we travel across borders, and our ability to do so worldwide. As the pandemic continues to impact countries across the globe, the United States is seeing its lowest numbers of new COVID cases since June 2020 which is being largely attributed to the high numbers of U.S. persons who are being vaccinated
or have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
In light of this, we are fielding many questions about whether and when travel restrictions for those coming to the U.S. from historically higher-COVID areas will be easing. As of May 19, 2021, the following restrictions and limitations still remain in place:
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More than one-third of new global cases of COVID-19 have occurred in India, and the numbers are increasing.
As a result, President Biden has added the Republic of India to the list of countries whose nationals and visitors (with some exceptions) are subject to travel restrictions on entering the United States.
Although the addition of India to the list of restricted countries is understandable, it will add a layer of unpredictability for U.S. employers as well as the non-immigrants who are subject to the Proclamation.
Exemptions
Fiancé (K-1) and approved immigrant visa holders are exempt and are deemed to be in the national interest, consistent with the April 8 announcement by the U.S. Department of State.
May 01, 2021
Updates Impacting Travel from India, China & Russia
While the ongoing pandemic is surging in some areas and slowing down in others, international travel conditions are constantly changing. The Office of International Education (OIE) is closely monitoring travel advisories and will communicate updates to CMU students, families and scholars as information becomes available. The U.S. government made the following announcements Friday, April 30:
India
In recent days, the CMU community has learned more about the devastating situation in India where a second surge of COVID-19 is quickly unfolding. We echo President Farnam Jahanian’s April 29 message to the campus community, and our hearts go out to the people of India and impacted CMU community members. Due to the surge, the White House announced the suspension of entry for travelers from India. Effective May 4, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. (eastern daylight time), the U.S. will restrict and suspend entry to the U.S. for nonimmig
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Immigration Weekly Round-Up: Visa Processing Resumes for Thousands of Foreign Workers; Report Finds Severe Overcrowding at Immigration Detention Centers; No Immigration Enforcement at COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Friday, April 9, 2021
Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Processing to Recommence
The U.S. Department of State has announced new visa processing procedures after President Biden allowed the expiration of visa restrictions that had barred entry for numerous temporary workers. These included multinational managers and executives, specialty occupation employees, non-agricultural laborers (including landscapers, camp counselors, resort employees), au pairs, and exchange students, and many others. Former President Trump instituted the restrictions in 2020, asserting they would help protect the American labor market.