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Latest Requirements and Policies for International Travelers Entering the United States
Recently, the official website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States updated the latest requirements and policies for international travelers entering the United States. This is currently a major concern for many individuals who have already obtained a U.S. visa; otherwise, even with a visa, they may be returned to their home country upon arrival at U.S. customs. The following points must be noted:
New Progress on Draft Legislation to Waive EB-5 Visa Backlogs
On November 19, U.S. local time, the "Build Back Better Act" (or H.R. 5376), a reconciliation budget bill totaling approximately $1.75 trillion, successfully passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This omnibus budget bill includes immigration reform provisions aimed at addressing both the status of undocumented immigrants and the visa backlog issues for legal immigrants. Its...
Good News: U.S. Travel Ban Lifted & Routine Visa Services in China Resumed
On November 8, the United States reopened its borders to fully vaccinated international travelers from 33 countries, ending more than 18 months of international travel restrictions.
Good News: A Group of Investors from WorldWay Immigration Obtained Combo Cards
Recently, a group of EB-5 investors from WorldWay Immigration successfully obtained Combo Cards (Employment Authorization Document/Re-entry Permit) approved by the immigration authorities. The I-485 applications of these investors who received Combo Cards were submitted between March and October 2020, while the approval of Combo Cards by the immigration authorities mainly occurred in October.
United States Lifts Travel Ban, Announces Latest Entry Requirements
On October 25, local time, President Biden signed an order explicitly allowing fully vaccinated international travelers, as well as some exempt individuals and unvaccinated travelers, to enter the United States. Most foreign air travelers entering the U.S. must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and strict entry restrictions for China, India, and most European countries have been lifted. The new measures will take effect on November 8…
Construction of the 9 Manhattan West EB-5 Project Nears Completion
WorldWay Group recently received the Q3 2021 update for the 9 Manhattan West luxury boutique hotel EB-5 project. Regarding construction progress: while the pandemic caused certain delays, construction is now nearing completion. All hotel rooms are finished and fully furnished; the conference rooms are nearly complete, awaiting only a small portion of furniture due to supply chain delivery issues...
Starting November 8, foreign nationals vaccinated can enter the United States without quarantine
On October 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the United States will accept international travelers who have been vaccinated with one of six COVID-19 vaccines authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO), including the Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines from China.
Travel to the U.S. Starting in November with These 6 Vaccines!
Recently, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that starting in November, the United States will accept international travelers who have received COVID-19 vaccines authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO) prior to entry. A CDC spokesperson stated that the six vaccines authorized by the FDA or listed for emergency use by the WHO will meet the vaccination standards for travel to the United States.
Good News! The United States Will Lift Travel Restrictions Starting in November
Recently, the Biden administration announced that the United States will lift its existing travel ban starting in November, allowing travel for all vaccinated foreigners, including those currently affected by the U.S. travel ban! At that time, the travel bans for a total of 33 countries, including China, India, the United Kingdom, and other European countries, will be revoked.
Is the 'Spring' of the U.S. EB-5 Investment Immigration Coming?
Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives released the draft text of the immigration section of the budget reconciliation bill. This draft primarily addresses two major themes: first, resolving the status of certain eligible undocumented immigrants in the U.S.; second, alleviating and resolving the visa backlog for a large number of legal immigrants waiting in line.
Good News: Validity of U.S. Conditional Green Card Extension Letters Extended to 24 Months
Recently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that effective September 4, 2021, the validity period for conditional green cards has been increased from 18 months to 24 months. Beneficiaries of this extension include EB-5 investors filing Form I-829 and marriage-based immigrants filing Form I-751.
New Regulations for Immigration Medical Examination in the United States: Starting in October, Green Card Applicants Must Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States announced a policy: starting from October 1, 2021, green card applicants will be required to complete COVID-19 vaccination in order to pass the immigration medical examination and obtain a green card. This regulation applies to applicants applying for an immigration visa at embassies and consulates abroad, as well as those applying for I-485 status adjustment within the United States, with certain exceptions based on age and health conditions.