An analysis of US travel restrictions along the Canada-US border and US-Mexico border due to the COVID-19 outbreak
Summary
As a result, USCBP officers will have a great deal of discretion to assess whether other situations, which do not already appear on the above list, also qualify as essential travel. For example, foreign nationals who are entering the United States in order to resume their employment or academic study are clearly included in the definition of essential travel. However, it is not yet clear whether applicants who are making their initial entry as a worker or student will be allowed to cross the border. As a result, USCBP officers will have a great deal of discretion to assess whether other situations, which do not already appear on the above list, also qualify as essential travel. For example, foreign nationals who are entering the United States in order to resume their employment or academic study are clearly included in the definition of essential travel.