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DOS Confirms NIEs Automatically Extended for 12 Months

Posted by Marcin Muszynski | Aug 20, 2021

On August 12, 2021, DOS updated its FAQs concerning the automatic extension of NIEs for 12 months. In those FAQs, DOS confirms that Customs and Border Protection will recognize the validity of all NIEs approved by DOS. The FAQs also make clear that the DOS announcement concerning extension of the validity period does not apply to or affect the NIE waivers issued by CBP.

The extension applies to Travelers from China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and India

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