Due to end of the COVID-19 National Emergency, the Center of Disease Control (CDC) issued an order that as of May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States. Similar notices were issued by CBP to air carriers, and notices posted in relation to admissions at the Canadian and Mexican borders.

CDC also modified its guidance to civil surgeons regarding COVID-19 immunization schedule for immigrants to typically require one dose, if due at the time of the exam.

Also, as of May 11, 2023, Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) terminated the ability for F/M students to count online classes towards a full course of study in excess of regulatory limits, effective for the 2023-24 academic year.

I-9 record keeping and the end of I-9 COVID flexibility (AILA flyer)

DHS ends Form I-9 requirement flexibility (5/5/23)

Negative COVID-19 test requirement for travelers from China rescinded (effective 3/10/23)

USCIS extends COVID-19 related flexibilities (1/24/23)

Negative COVID-19 test requirement for travelers from China (rescinded 3/10/23)

CDC no longer requires COVID testing prior to international travel (6/13/22)

► USCIS response to COVID-19

► CDC Guidelines for travelers entering the USA (CDC last updated 12/30/22)

► US Department of Homeland Security US Ports of Entry Guidance (DHS 10/29/21)

Presidential proclamation reinstituting geographic COVID-related restrictions for foreign nationals present in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, effective 11/29/2021 and CDC guidance (updated 4/21/22)

Presidential proclamation effective 11/8/21, revoking geographic COVID-related proclamations and requiring COVID vaccination (10/25/21)

COVID-19 proclamations to be superseded by strict protocols starting November 2021

Travelers prohibited entry to the United States from these countries due to Covid-19  (this page no longer valid after 11/7/21)

Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing for International Travel (state.gov) (10/25/21)

Safely Resuming Travel by Vaccine Requirement and Rescission of Travel Restrictions on Brazil, China, India, Iran, Ireland, the Schengen Area, South Africa, and the United Kingdom (state.gov) (10/25/21)

Temporary travel restrictions applicable to land ports of entry and ferries service between US and Mexico (10/21/21)

Temporary travel restrictions applicable to land ports of entry and ferries service between US and Canada (10/21/21)

Change in US-Canada-Mexico land travel restriction policy (DHS website, 10/14/21)

Update on U.S. Travel Policy Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination (state.gov) (10/15/21)

Temporary travel restrictions: Land ports of entry and ferries service between the United States and Canada by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (9/22/21)

Temporary travel restrictions: Land ports of entry and ferries service between the United States and Mexico by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (9/22/21)

Covid-19 vaccination for permanent residency applicants (8/26/21)

Canada and Mexico restrictions on land travel extended to September 21, 2021 (8/23/21)

Canada and Mexico restrictions on land travel extended to August 21, 2021 (7/21/21)

Presidential proclamation exemptions of certain persons who pose a risk of transmitting coronavirus disease (CBP) (6/9/21)

Travel restrictions expanded to India due to spread of novel coronavirus (4/30/21)

National interest exceptions for certain travelers (4/26/21)

Canada and Mexico restrictions on land travel extended to June 21, 2021 (5/23/21)

DHS extends Form I-9 requirement flexibility until May 31, 2021 (3/31/21)

USCIS extends flexibility on deadlines policy to June 30, 2021 (3/24/21)

Canada and Mexico restrictions on land travel extended to April 21, 2021 (3/19/21)

President Biden revokes proclamations against new immigrant admissions (2/24/21)

Canada and Mexico restrictions on land travel extended to March 21, 2021 (2/23/21)

Canada/Mexico restriction on land travel extended to February 21, 2021 (1/28/21)

USCIS extends flexibility on deadlines policy to March 31, 2021 (1/28/21)

CDC expands requirement for a negative COVID-19 test/documented recovery to all air passengers 2+ years old entering U.S., effective January 26, 2021 (1/25/21)

Executive Order on safety in travel, directing HHS to assess whether the 1/12/21 CDC order requiring COVID testing is sufficient (1/21/21)

Proclamation restricting travel from South Africa effective 1/30/21, renewing restrictions on travel from Schengen states, UK and Ireland, and Brazil, effective 1/26/21

Proclamation terminating certain Covid-related proclamations effective 1/26/21, may be stayed (1/19/21)

CDC expands requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering U.S., effective January 26, 2021

New rules requiring air travellers to test negative for COVID-19 before entering Canada begin January 7, 2021 (1/5/21)

USCIS extends flexibility on deadlines policy to January 31, 2021

Proclamation on Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Continue to Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market (12/31/20)

CDC requires negative COVID test for travelers from the UK effective December 27, 2020 (12/24/20)

DHS extends Form I-9 requirement flexibility (12/23/20)

Canada/Mexico restriction on land travel extended to 1/21/21

Canada/Mexico restriction on land travel extended to 11/21 (10/19/20)

Canada/Mexico restriction on land travel extended to 10/21 (9/18/20)

Travelers from countries affected by COVID related proclamations are no longer limited to arrival at one of 15 designated ports (9/15/20)

USCIS extends flexibility for responding to agency requests (9/14/20)

USCIS accepting Form I-797 Approval Notices, not requiring EADs (8/19/20)

National interest exceptions to presidential proclamations 10014 & 10052 (7/30/20, updated 8/12/20)

ICE announces another extension to I-9 compliance flexibility (7/23/20)

Exceptions to Presidential Proclamations 10014 and 10052 (7/17/20)

Extension of non-essential travel restrictions with Canada and Mexico (7/16/20)

Phased resumption of routine visa services (7/14/20)

International travel advisory for foreign nationals granted extensions of visa stay or changes of visa status with the U.S. (6/24/20)

Presidential Proclamation suspends entry of certain nonimmigrants (H-1B, H-2B, J, and L) following the COVID-19 outbreak (6/22/20)

Extension of non-essential travel restrictions with Canada and Mexico (6/16/20)

USCIS resumes premium processing for certain petitions (5/29/20)

USCIS preparing to resume public services on June 4 (5/27/20)

Presidential proclamation extends entry restrictions to Brazil (5/26/20)

USCIS announces new temporary policy for expired Form I-9 List B identity documents (5/4/20)

USCIS extends flexibility for responding to agency requests (5/1/20)

USCIS offices preparing to reopen on June 4 (4/24/20)

U.S., Mexico and Canada non-essential travel border restrictions (4/20/20)

Presidential proclamation suspends entry of immigrants following the COVID-19 outbreak (4/22/20)

USCIS announces delay in data entry and Receipt Notice generation for FY2021 H-1B cap-subject petitions due to the Coronavirus pandemic (4/13/20)

COVID-19 delays in extension and change of status filings (4/13/20)

Department of Labor COVID-19 FAQ Round 3 (4/9/20)

USCIS FAQ re Temporary Policies for form I-9 and E-Verify (4/7/20)

USCIS expands flexibility for responding to USCIS requests (3/30/20)

LCA compliance in an era of work from home and “shelter in place” (3/24/20)

DHS announces flexibility in requirements related to Form I-9 compliance (3/20/20)

USCIS announces temporary suspension of premium processing for all I-129 and I-140 petitions due to the COVID-19 pandemic (3/20/20)

Temporary restriction of travelers crossing the U.S.-Canada land border for non-essential purposes (3/20/20)

USCIS temporarily closing offices to the public March 18-April 1 (3/17/20)

Travel restrictions expanded to UK and Ireland; ESTA registrations cancelled (3/17/20)

Travel restrictions expanded to Europe’s Schengen Area due to spread of novel coronavirus (3/12/20)

Update on U.S. travel restrictions due to spread of Coronavirus (3/2/20)