Travel ban update as of March 11, 2020 

This page provides information and guidance on the Presidential Proclamation on Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus, issued on January 31, 2020; and the Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirusissued on February 29, 2020.

The proclamations

  • suspend entry into the U.S. of all aliens (immigrants, nonimmigrants, and other non U.S. citizens) who were physically present within the People’s Republic of China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the U.S. This coronavirus travel ban is effective starting 5 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 2, 2020
  • suspend entry into the U.S. of all aliens (immigrants, nonimmigrants, and other non U.S. citizens) who were physically present within the Islamic Republic of Iran during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the U.S. This coronavirus travel ban is effective starting 5:00 p.m. eastern standard time on March 2, 2020.
  • do not apply to any aliens who is a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or a spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

In addition, on January 31, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared that the Novel Coronavirus represents a public health emergency in the U.S. Consequently, the following restrictions on U.S. citizens returning from travels in China were implemented. The restrictions are effective starting 5 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 2, 2020.

  • Any U.S. citizen returning to the United States who has been in Hubei province in the 14 days prior to their entry to the United States will be subject to up to 14 days of mandatory quarantine to ensure they have been provided proper medical care and health screening
  • Any U.S. citizen returning to the United States who has been anywhere else in mainland China in the 14 days prior to their entry to the United States will undergo “proactive entry health screening at a select number of ports of entry,” and up to 14 days of “monitored self-quarantine” to ensure they’ve not contracted the virus and do not pose a public health risk.

If you plan to travel internationally, please be sure to have the proper documents to re-enter the U.S.:

We also recommend the following documents:

  • A copy of your unofficial transcript. Unofficial transcripts can be accessed via Banner Self-Service.
  • A copy of your U.S. arrival and departure history
  • Proof of stay from your travel destination such as hotel reservation

The information above is provided as practical help from knowledgeable experts on the currently understood effects of the Travel Ban. However, nothing posted here is legal advice to any individual. Legal advice can only be provided by an attorney directly representing an individual client.