President Trump has announced a ban on travel to the U.S. for foreign nationals who, within a 14-day period preceding their entry to the U.S., were physically present in any of the 26 countries in Europe which comprise the Schengen Area. The suspension will become effective as of 11:59 pm (ET) on Friday March 13, 2020 and is expected to remain in effect for at least 30 days and until terminated by the President. The measure, which is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, contains exceptions, and does not apply to United States Citizens (USCs), Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), and certain family members of USCs and LPRs. The ban also exempts persons on board a flight to the U.S. that departed prior to suspension becoming effective.
D&S is closely monitoring this and will provide additional updates as new information becomes available.