The continuing spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
throughout the United States has caused employers to consider
implementing contingency plans to help curb the spread of the
disease and protect their workforces. Many companies are now
restricting nonessential travel outside of the United States.
Companies are also increasingly instructing their employees to work
from home.
Here are some key immigration considerations that employers may
want to take into account when creating their own COVID-19 response
plans.
U.S. Entry Restrictions
The U.S. government has banned entry to the United States for foreign
nationals, of any nationality, present in Iran, China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) and 28 European countries within 14 days of
requesting admission to the United States. U.S. citizens, Lawful
Permanent Residents, and other limited groups of travelers may
still be admitted, though their entry may be delayed.
