COVID 19 Update on US immigration processing & policy in July 2020.

The reversal applies only to students actively enrolled at American institutions on March 9, 2020. Foreign nationals due to start studies in the US in Fall 2020 are subject to an entry ban if their institution is only offering online classes.

Which travellers qualify under the National Interest Exemption and are exempt from the US travel ban?

President Trump signed an Executive Order on July 14, 2020 terminating preferential treatment within the US immigration rules towards foreign nationals born in Hong Kong and Hong Kong SAR passport holders.

The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), Department of State (“DOS”), and other agencies have issued proposals for new regulations along with an indication of publication dates.

Which travellers are affected by the latest US travel ban, and who is exempt?

USCIS have confirmed they will accept employment-based adjustment applications in July from foreign nationals with a priority date that is earlier than the Final Action Dates listed in the State Department’s July Visa Bulletin.

Update on the phased reopening of US immigration application processing services.

The US Supreme Court has voted to block the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

US land borders with Canada and Mexico are to remain closed to non-essential travel until July 21, 2020 at the earliest.