The U.S. State Department has expanded the validity of National Interest Exceptions (NIE) for travelers subject to restrictions under Presidential Proclamations (PPs) 9984, 9992, 10143, 10199, and similar subsequent PPs related to the spread of COVID-19. Unless otherwise indicated, existing NIEs will be valid for 12 months from the date of approval and multiple entries, as long as they are used for the purpose under which they were granted.
The new extension policy is effective immediately and applies to travelers subject to these proclamations due to their presence in China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and India who currently have approved NIEs or who were granted NIEs in conjunction with a visa application.
Please contact us directly if you have any questions relating to NIE, Travel restrictions or if you need help sponsoring workers for H1B visas for the fiscal year 2023.
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Luke Bowman
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