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In early 2021, pursuant to INA § 212(f) the President of the United States issued a proclamation continuing the suspension of entry of certain travelers located abroad in an effort to control the spread of COVID (the “novel coronavirus” or “COVID-19”). We have previously discussed COVID-related travel and visa issuance restrictions issued in 2020 here (IV ban) and here (NIV ban). The landscape of restrictions has changed dramatically over the last 16 months. At this time, there are multiple COVID-related geographic entry bans in effect. While there are exceptions to those bans, their beneficial effect is limited by the capacity of the US Department of State (“DOS”) to provide visa services in these uncertain times. We hope to see forward movement in these areas as the pandemic is brought under control.