Customs and Border Protection Offers Flexibility to Departing Visa Waiver Program Travelers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that Visa Waiver Program travelers may be granted Satisfactory Departure from the United States if they apply for a 30-day extension of their admission period for reasons related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). According to CBP, the extension grants flexibility to Visa Waiver Program travelers who have difficulty returning to their countries due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions, flight cancellations or illness. Travelers who are granted satisfactory departure will have an additional 30 days to depart the United States after their lawful period of admission concludes. Visa Waiver Program travelers may seek satisfactory departure by contacting their local Immigration offices. Travelers should be prepared to provide their passport number when submitting their request.  Travelers generally must apply for satisfactory departure before their current period of admission expires. Grants of satisfactory departure are made ...