by Tsveta Boeva

Effective July 6, 2021, the approvals of all National Interest Exceptions will be valid for 12 months for multiple entries with retroactive effect. The 12 month period will be calculated from the date of the last approval of a National Interest Exception.

Prior to July 6, 2021, authorizations of National Interest Exceptions were valid only for 30 days for 1 entry, and individuals who needed to travel frequently to the U.S., were required to request a National Interest Exception each time they sought entry in the U.S.