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President Trump Orders Brazil Travel Ban Effective May 28 at 11:59 PM EDT

May 25, 2020

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At a Glance

  • With limited exceptions, foreign nationals will be barred from entering the United States if they have been physically present in Brazil within 14 days before their attempted entry.
  • U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, their spouses and children under 21, and certain other family members are not subject to the travel restrictions, among other exemptions.
  • The travel restrictions will remain in effect until terminated by President Trump.

The issue

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation that prohibits foreign nationals from entering the United States if they have been physically present in the Brazil within 14 days before their attempted entry, with exceptions. The proclamation takes effect at 11:59 pm EDT on Thursday, May 28, and will remain in effect until terminated by the President.

The latest proclamation follows prior presidential orders temporarily barring the admission of foreign nationals who were physically present in the UK, Ireland, the European Schengen Area, China and Iran. The restrictions remain in effect until terminated by the President. 

Exceptions to the travel restrictions

Travelers who have been present in Brazil will be permitted to enter the United States if they are on flights that depart before 11:59 pm EDT on May 28.

The following travelers are not subject to the ban, but may be required to undergo screening and other measures upon arrival:

  • U.S. citizens;
  • U.S. lawful permanent residents;
  • Spouses of  U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents;
  • A foreign national who is the parent or legal guardian of an unmarried U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident under the age of 21;
  • A foreign national who is the sibling of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, provided they are both under 21;
  • A foreign national who is the child, foster child or ward of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or who is a prospective adoptee seeking to enter the United States on an IR-4 or IH-4 visa;
  • A foreign national traveling at the invitation of the U.S. government for a purpose related to containment or mitigation of the COVID-19 virus;
  • A foreign air or sea crewmember;
  • Certain A, C, E-1 (TECRO or TECO employees), G, and NATO nonimmigrants;
  • A foreign national whose entry would not pose a risk of transmitting the virus as determined by the CDC;
  • A foreign national whose entry would further important U.S. law enforcement objectives;
  • A foreign national whose entry would be in the national interest; and
  • Members of the U.S. armed forces and their spouses and children.

 

Procedures for exempt travelers

As outlined by the Department of Homeland Security, exempt travelers will be directed to one of several U.S. airports equipped for COVID-19 screening, where they will be asked about their medical history, their current physical condition, and for their contact information, which will be shared with local health authorities. Travelers will also be directed to immediately home-quarantine in accordance with CDC guidelines.

What employers should do now

With several days remaining before the travel restrictions take effect, your organization should work quickly to identify foreign employees who are affected by the ban and contact your designated Fragomen professionals to begin making arrangements, which could include urgent travel back to the United States, if possible, or alternative immigration options. 

The U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security are expected to issue further information about implementation of the travel ban, which may affect the options available to employees subject to the restrictions.

Fragomen is closely monitoring implementation of the ban and will issue follow-up alerts. For the latest information related to the coronavirus’ impact on immigration-related matters worldwide, please visit Fragomen’s Coronavirus Update Page. 

This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen.

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