Immigration Law

Updated Information on the Swine Flu Outbreak and Travel Restrictions to Mexico

By Robert Kraft

The U.S. Department of State has issued a Travel Health Warning, alerting all U.S. citizens of the health risks of traveling to Mexico as a result of the swine flu outbreak. The travel alert will be effective until July 27, 2009 and can be found here.
 
With the travel alert in effect, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico has taken precautionary measures as well. All consular offices in Mexico are closed until May 5, 2009, with the exception of the immigrant visa section in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Thus, applicants with visa and waiver appointments in Ciudad Juarez should proceed with attending their scheduled appointments. The travel restriction to Mexico affects individuals with scheduled appointments this week. The Embassy's scheduling center will contact these individuals to reschedule appointments. It is important that individuals with upcoming visa appointments in Mexico regularly visit the U.S Embassy in Mexico's Web site for additional information as well as the U.S. Department of State.

Full post as published by Immigration Law Answers Blog on April 28, 2009 (boomark / email).