Biden Administration Voids Travel Restrictions Affecting Majority-Muslim Countries, Changes Effective Dates

Highlights
The Biden administration has already taken the necessary steps to rescind travel bans, including those that affected majority-Muslim countries
A “midnight regulation” memo from the Biden administration will affect various regulatory initiatives tied to the H-1B program, including the lottery, and potentially delay effective dates
Recently revised U.S. guidelines for international travelers entering the country remain in place for now
The Biden administration quickly took steps to reverse several proclamations, executive orders and polices related to immigration to the United States, including some that occurred in January 2021 before the inauguration. Many of the voided policies may not go into effect as planned, according to a White House letter that has requested a 60-day delay.
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