GA-39, issued August 25, 2021, prohibited governmental entities from requiring any COVID-19 vaccine.Ī person who violates the order cannot be jailed for the violation.GA-38, issued July 29, 2021, said that state or local government agencies could not mandate a COVID-19 vaccine given under an "emergency use authorization" from the U.S.GA-40 expands upon the governor's previous executive orders about vaccines, GA-38 and GA-39. This executive order prohibits any entity in Texas from requiring a person to get a COVID-19 vaccine if they have objections: No entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine by any individual, including an employee or a consumer, who objects to such vaccination for any reason of personal conscience, based on a religious belief, or for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID-19. On October 11th, 2021, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-40. Documented non-citizens may also apply for and manage their I-94s through the CBP OneTM mobile application, a single portal for accessing CBP mobile applications and services.Search library website find library books hide navigation menu To help reduce wait times and long lines, travelers arriving or departing from air, land, or sea ports of entry are encouraged to use the Simplified Arrival or Mobile Passport Control mobile applications, which use facial comparison technology for more expedient processing. This announcement does not affect requirements for entry into the United States by air. In determining whether and when to rescind this order, DHS anticipates that it will take account of whether the vaccination requirement for non-U.S. DHS will closely monitor all relevant circumstances, including the effect of these requirements, and may amend or rescind the requirements at any time. destination communities, and ensures that public health measures governing land travel align with those that govern incoming international air travel. The continuation of these requirements helps protect the health and safety of both the personnel at the border and other travelers, as well as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer during a border inspection.ĬOVID-19 testing is not required to enter the United States via a land port of entry or ferry terminal. be prepared to present any other relevant documents requested by a U.S.present a valid Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document, such as a valid passport, Trusted Traveler Program card, or Enhanced Tribal Card and,.provide, upon request, proof of a CDC-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as outlined on the CDC website.verbally attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status. travelers entering the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals, whether for essential or non-essential reasons, must continue to: individuals entering the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination upon request.” “That is why, after consulting with CDC and other federal agencies, DHS will continue to require non-U.S. “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to protecting public health while facilitating lawful trade and travel, which is essential to our economic security,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. According to CDC, vaccines remain the most effective public health measure to protect people from severe illness or death from COVID-19, slow the transmission of COVID-19, and reduce the likelihood of new COVID-19 variants emerging. These requirements were extended in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and several other federal agencies. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or U.S. travelers who are traveling both for essential and non-essential reasons, and do not apply to U.S. These requirements will continue to apply to non-U.S. travelers entering the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination upon request. WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will extend temporary Title 19 requirements and continue to require non-U.S.
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