Biden Administration Bans Most Travel from India to Limit the Spread of COVID-19

On April 30, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order banning the entry of nonimmigrants and non-U.S. citizens who were physically present in India during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States. This proclamation is effective May 4, 2021 and will remain in effect until it is terminated by the President. This proclamation does not apply to: 

o   U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents  

o   Noncitizen nationals of the U.S.  

o   Noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens  

o   Noncitizen parents or legal guardians of an unmarried U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident under the age of 21 

o   Noncitizen sibling of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, provided that the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is under the age of 21. 

o   Any noncitizen whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, Secretary of Homeland Security, or their designees. 

o   For a full list of exceptions, please refer to the Executive Order. 

Please contact Iandoli, Desai, and Cronin P.C. (info@iandoli.com) to schedule a consultation if you have questions about India-related travel.