On July 22, 2021, the Biden administration extended travel restrictions affecting
travel between U.S., Canadian, and Mexican land ports of entry until August
21, 2021. In so doing, the Biden administration confirmed that it
is "maintaining cross-border activities with Canada and Mexico
that support health security, trade, commerce, supply security, and
other essential activities while taking critical steps to protect
[U.S.] citizens and to curb spread of the virus."
The restrictions prohibit all "non-essential" travel
to the United States in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) defines
"non-essential travel" as travel for "tourism
purposes (e.g., sightseeing, recreation, gambling, or attending
cultural events)." "Essential travel" includes,
among other categories, U.S. citizens and lawful permanent
residents returning to the United States, individuals traveling for
medical purposes, and individuals traveling to work in
