Sep 13, 2021 · You can only apply for NIE after you leave the US and you are physically present in the country, where you are applying NIE with US consulate. Let’s look at the official guidance from US Consulates around the world.

The NIE is a personal, unique and exclusive number that is assigned to foreigners who, for economic, professional, or social reasons, are engaged in activities related to Spain and require identification in this country.

Jul 1, 2021 · The U.S. Department of State has released guidance regarding National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) for eligible travelers from China, Iran, India, Brazil, South Africa, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Sep 8, 2021 · In general, you need a US Visa or be exempt from the Visa requirement to enter America. But, when there is a presidential proclamation that bans entry of travelers to the US, you cannot enter America, unless you are exempted or fall under National Interest Exception (NIE).

Jan 5, 2021 · In July 2020, the Department of State announced that certain business and student travelers coming from Schengen countries or the U.K. (such as B-1 business visitors), treaty traders, or treaty investors may apply for a National Interest Exception (“NIE”).

Nov 8, 2021 · Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a far-reaching entry ban has been in place between January 2020 and November 2021. In the meantime, the U.S. authorities have introduced National Interest Exceptions (NIE), which allowed travel to the U.S. for persons whose entry is of national interest.

The application for an NIE must be submitted to the U.S. consulate, regardless of whether a valid visa or ESTA approval is available or whether a new U.S. visa is being applied for. The process of applying for a NIE may vary from country to country or from U.S. consulate to consulate.

Oct 16, 2021 · NIE stands for National Interest Exception. As travel bans are still in place, exceptions are made for people who can't postpone their travel. These people need to prove that their presence is vital and their entry into the U.S. is in national interest. How is the current travel ban affecting travel to the U.S.?

On 8 April 2021, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued new guidance for proclamations covering National Interest Exception (NIE) covering entry to the USA.

On March 2, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State issued guidance that contained new limitations on obtaining National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) from the travel restrictions on foreign nationals traveling from …