These three categories of travelers are automatically considered for National Interest Exception (NIE) at the Port of Entry and do not require advance approval of a NIE from an embassy or consulate.
- immigrants of all categories (not applicable to Proclamation 10199, which only covers nonimmigrant travel);
- fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens and their dependents (K visas);
- Students (F and M visas) as described here;
- New or returning students present in China, Brazil, Iran, South Africa, or India may arrive no earlier than 30 days before the start of an academic program beginning August 1, 2021 or after, including optional practical training (OPT);