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Advisory for Indian Nationals in USA – COVID 19 (Update: 20 March 2020)

          According to the latest Travel Advisory, no international commercial passenger aircrafts will be allowed into India from midnight of 22 March, 2020 to 29 March, 2020. (https://indianembassyusa.gov.in/pdf/news/pressreleasse_18mar.pdf

In view of these travel restrictions, all Indian nationals are advised to:

  1. Stay safe and isolated within the residential premises and follow the advisories updated on CDC web site https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ and other state and federal advisories relevant to COVID19.

  2. Please follow social distancing norms and avoid any non-essential local travel.

  3. Approach the local health department officials in case you or your family member(s) experience any of the symptoms mentioned in the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/

  4.  For extension of visa in the US during this restriction period, please refer to  USCIS website https://www.uscis.gov/visit-united-states/extend-your-stay

  5.  Please also continue to check the website of the Embassy of India in Washington DC (www.indianembassyusa.gov.in) and social media (Twitter  & Facebook  ) for latest updates. In case required, please contact the Indian Embassy or one of Indian Consulates depending upon your location in the US at the 24/7 helpline details mentioned below.