Yesterday the Department of Homeland Security announced they would allow fully vaccinated non-essential foreign national travelers to enter the U.S. by land and ferry crossings from Canada and Mexico starting in early November.

In order for foreign nationals to travel from Canada or Mexico to the U.S. by land or ferry they must be fully vaccinated, 14 days from their final dose, and provide the correct documents.

This will not affect essential travelers who will still abide by the current rules in place. But starting January 2022 essential travelers will also need to be vaccinated to cross by land or ferry.

This is long awaited news as the U.S. borders have been closed since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Serotte Reich will continue to provide updates, as the status of the immigration systems continues to shift frequently. If you need assistance or advisement regarding an immigration matter, please contact us at 716-854-7525 or www.srwborderlawyers.com/contact to schedule a consultation.