Presidential Proclamation on Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus

President Trump issued a proclamation on 1/31/20 suspending and limiting entry into the U.S. as immigrants or nonimmigrants of all individuals who were physically present within the People’s Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong and Macau, during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry. The proclamation became effective at 5:00 pm (ET) on 2/2/20. (85 FR 6709, 2/5/20)

Proclamation 9984 of January 31, 2020

Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus and Other Appropriate Measures To Address This Risk

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Government Announcements

• DOS posted the following announcement on its website:

• DHS Notice of Arrival Restrictions on Flights Carrying Persons Recently Present in China (85 FR 6044, 2/4/20)
• DHS Issues Instructions for Inbound Flights with Individuals Who Have Been in China

Related Resources

• Practice Alert: Coronavirus Impact on Individuals Seeking Entry into the United States After Travel in China and on U.S. Consular Processing in China
• SEVP Issues Broadcast Message on 2019 Novel Coronavirus and F and M Nonimmigrants