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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that Visa Waiver Program travelers who have been granted satisfactory departure will be able to apply for an additional 30-day extension of their stay in the country if they are unable to depart because of COVID-19. VWP travelers can apply for satisfactory departure by contacting the USCIS Contact Center or any CBP Port of Entry or Deferred Inspection Site.
Key Points:
BAL Analysis: VWP travelers are reminded that even though they entered the U.S. on the Visa Waiver Program, remaining in the U.S. beyond the departure date on their I-94 constitutes an immigration violation that carries consequences, including ineligibility for future visa-free travel. Grants of satisfactory departure are made at the discretion of the reviewing government officer. Travelers who are unable to depart on time because of COVID-19 travel restrictions or other emergency circumstances should avail themselves of the satisfactory departure process.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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