Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry as Non-immigrants of Certain Individuals Present in India Who Post Risk of Transmitting COVID-19

In recognition of the worsening crisis situation in India, President Biden issued a proclamation suspending the entry into the U.S., as non-immigrants, of certain individuals who were physically present in India during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry. The proclamation is effective at 12:01am on May 4, 2021. The suspension of entry shall not apply to

-any lawful permanent resident of the U.S.

-any noncitizen national of the U.S.

-any noncitizen spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

-any noncitizen parent or legal guardian of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, provided that the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is unmarried and under the age of 21

-any noncitizen who is the child of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

-any noncitizen traveling at the invitation of the U.S. government for a purpose related to containment or mitigation of the COVID-19

-any noncitizen traveling as a nonimmigrant with a C-1, D or C-1/D visa

-any noncitizen

* seeking entry into or transiting the U.S. under an A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3, E-1, G-1 through G-4, NATO-1 through NATO-6 visa

* who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or is the spouse/child of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces

* whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, Homeland Security, or their respective designees