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Original Date Announced
March 20, 2020DHS/CBP announces joint decision of United States and Canada to restrict all tourist and recreational travel across border pending a 30-day review. Since this policy was first adopted in March 2020, the administration has renewed restrictions each month.
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US Canada Temporary Restrictions of Non-Essential Travel Travel Restriction Between the US and CanadaEffective Date
March 21, 2020Biden Administration Action: Approved/Retained
February 23, 2021Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service between the United States and Canada
Under the Biden administration, DHS on February 23, 2021, published a notice extending the temporary travel restrictions until March 21, 2021.
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March 19, 2021Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
Under the Biden administration, DHS on March 19, 2021 published a notice extending the temporary travel restrictions until April 21, 2021.
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April 22, 2021Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
Under the Biden administration, DHS on April 22, 2021 published a notice extending the temporary travel restrictions until May 21, 2021.
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May 24, 2021Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
Under the Biden administration, DHS on May 24, 2021 published a notice extending the temporary travel restrictions until June 21, 2021.
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June 23, 20212021.06.23 Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
Under the Biden administration, DHS on June 23, 2021 published a notice extending the temporary travel restrictions until July 21, 2021.
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July 22, 2021Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
Under the Biden administration, DHS on July 22, 2021 published a notice extending the temporary travel restrictions until August 21, 2021.
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August 23, 20212021.08.23 Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
Under the Biden administration, DHS on August 23, 2021 published a notice extending the temporary travel restrictions until September 21, 2021.
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September 22, 2021Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
Under the Biden administration, DHS on September 22, 2021 published a notice extending the temporary travel restrictions until October 21, 2021.
Go to article on federalregister.govBiden Administration Action: Modified
October 21, 20212021.10.21 Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
Under the Biden administration, DHS on October 21, 2021, published a notice extending temporary travel restrictions until January 22, 2022, but amending the restrictions to allow non-essential travelers who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation to enter the United States via land and ferry ports of entry (POEs) across the U.S. border.
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November 8, 2021Federal Register December 23, 2021
Effective November 8, 2021, the Secretary of Homeland Security officially lifted the temporary restrictions that apply to non-essential travel by certain individuals. Specifically, the Secretary lifted such restrictions for individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, can present proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, and are seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry (POEs) and ferry terminals along the U.S.-Canada border.
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January 24, 20222022.01.24 Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions
Under the Biden administration, DHS on January 24, 2022, published a notice extending temporary travel restrictions until April 21, 2022. The restrictions allow processing for noncitizen and non-LPR entry into the U.S. only with proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 upon request. The restrictions provide for limited exceptions, but unlike past actions, do not contain an exception for essential travel.
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April 22, 2022Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
DHS will continue "to temporarily restrict travel by certain noncitizens into the United States at land ports of entry, including ferry terminals, (“land POEs”) along the United States-Canada border. These restrictions only apply to noncitizens who are neither U.S. nationals nor lawful permanent residents (“noncitizen non-LPRs”). Under the temporary restrictions, DHS will allow the processing for entry into the United States of only those noncitizen non-LPRs who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon request at arrival," with some exceptions.
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Partially in effectFebruary 23, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
March 19, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
April 22, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
May 24, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
June 23, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
July 22, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
August 23, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
September 22, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
October 21, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
November 8, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
January 24, 2022Acted on by Biden Administration
April 22, 2022Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/Actual RenewedTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: Border Non-Immigrant Visas: VisitorAssociated or Derivative Policies
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