Suspension of Entry to the US of Brazilians under Presidential Proclamation

On May 24, 2020, the White House issued a proclamation that temporarily bars persons who have been in Brazil from entering the United States, beginning at 11:59 pm on May 28, 2020 until further notice. The proclamation explained that "[t]he potential for undetected transmission of the [COVID-19] virus by infected individuals seeking to enter the United States from the Federative Republic of Brazil threatens the security of our transportation system and infrastructure and the national security…"

Under the proclamation, persons who have been in Brazil during the 14 day period preceding their intended entry will be legally prevented from entering the United States. This suspension of permitted entry will not apply to lawful permanent residents of the United States or US citizens. Nor will it apply to spouses and children of US citizens or lawful permanent residents; parents or legal guardians of US citizens or lawful permanent residents who are minors; siblings of US citizens or lawful permanent residents, so long as both siblings are unmarried minors; and other specifically exempted groups.