travel bans

March 21, 2022 | Michael Washburn

US Imposes Travel Bans on Chinese Officials Involved in Persecution of Religious and Dissident Groups

The United States on March 21 announced the imposing of visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for “repressive acts” against ethnic and religious minorities inside China and abroad, including the United States. The restrictions would bar Chinese officials involved in the persecution of various victim groups from traveling to the United States. “The United States […]

December 9, 2021 | Kevin Hogan

Relatives Can Bypass COVID-19 Travel Bans: Attorney

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has agreed to recognize a union representing over 500 immigration judges. It comes after the DOJ under former President Trump pushed to strip the judges’ rights to unionize in 2019. Earlier NTD spoke with renowned immigration attorney, Susan Cohen to learn more about the implications of this reversal and whether […]

January 22, 2021 | Reuters

UK Bans Passengers From Tanzania, Democratic Republic Of Congo To Control Spread Of COVID Variant

Britain is banning all arrivals from Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo from Friday to stop the spread of the South Africa COVID-19 variant, transport secretary Grant Shapps said in a tweet on Thursday. “All passengers from these countries except British & Irish Nationals and third country nationals with residents rights will be denied entry,” […]

January 8, 2021 | Reuters

UK Extends England Entry Ban To Travelers From 11 African Countries for COVID Variant

The United Kingdom said on Thursday it would extend a ban on travelers entering England to southern African countries in a measure to prevent the spread of a new COVID-19 variant identified in South Africa. The restriction will go into effect on Saturday and remain in place for two weeks, the government said in a […]

December 21, 2020 | Patrick Hayden

UK Travel in Chaos as New Virus Strain Spreads

A new strain of the CCP virus in the UK has triggered a wave of people leaving London. At least 27 countries have banned travel from the UK so far. On Sunday morning, London, the southeast, and the east of England were moved into the strictest lockdown level. People aren’t supposed to enter or leave […]

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