The White House on Friday will lift COVID-19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international visitors starting Nov. 8
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White House lifts Trump order that temporarily banned certain immigrant visas during pandemic
President Joe Biden on Wednesday revoked a Trump-era executive order that temporarily banned some immigrant visas during the coronavirus pandemic. The move opens up legal avenues to migrate to the US that former President Donald Trump had closed...
National Governors Association Chair Andrew M. Cuomo and Vice Chair Asa Hutchinson Meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
“We thank President Biden, Vice President Harris, and their team for a productive meeting and their support, and call on Congress to ensure sufficient state and local aid is included in the final relief package. The finish line of this pandemic is in sight, and this support will give states and territories the resources we need to reach it, while continuing to provide the essential services our constituents rely on.”
Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’
With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that America’s war on COVID-19 is under new command, promising an anxious nation progress to reduce infections and lift the siege it has endured for nearly a year.
Gov Hutchinson Urges Covid-19 Preventative Practices
Gov. Asa Hutchinson, at his weekly coronavirus news conference from the state Capitol, referred to a report released Tuesday by the White House Coronavirus Task Force that said its members shared a “strong concern” for the worsening current situation in Arkansas.
U.S. Borders With Mexico and Canada Will Stay Closed until November 21st, 2020
“To continue to limit the spread of COVID, the US, Mexico, & Canada will extend the restrictions on non-essential travel through Nov 21,” he tweeted. “We are working closely with Mexico & Canada to identify safe criteria to ease the restrictions in the future & support our border communities.”
National Governors Association Chair Cuomo and Vice Chair Hutchinson Call on Congress to Prioritize State and Local Aid
New York Governor and National Governors Association Chairman Andrew Cuomo and Arkansas Governor and NGA Vice Chairman Asa Hutchinson issued the following statement: This Is a National Problem, and It Demands a Bipartisan and National Solution
Coronavirus and Immigration
Find out how COVID-19 changes will impact nonimmigrant visa holders as well as certain immigrants in the United States.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s mask mandate to take effect today
The governor’s mandate says masks must be worn in all indoor and outdoor environments where people are exposed to non-household members and where social distancing isn’t possible.
Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson issues statewide mask mandate
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) issued an order Thursday making his state the latest to mandate that residents wear face masks in public to curb the spread of COVID-19. The mandate will go into effect Monday.
US immigration courts back in business despite coronavirus
Backlog of 1.2 million cases awaits as courts in New Jersey, Maryland and Michigan reopen to non-detained immigrants.
U.S.-Mexico border closure extended for another month but could stay shut much longer
Both countries announced the decision on Tuesday ahead of a Monday deadline to extend, end or modify the border restrictions.
The U.S. and Mexico have extended travel restrictions on their shared border until late July.
Covid-19 Spain’s nationwide State of Alarm to remain until June 7
Spain’s nationwide State of Alarm will remain in effect until June 7. The Spanish government is gradually relaxing some confinement measures in phases over the next several weeks. Confinement measures will vary from region to region within Spain. U.S. citizens should monitor Spanish government social media and local press reports for more information.