BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Biden administration is expected to announce Friday that it will lift travel restrictions on Nov. 8 for fully vaccinated individuals arriving in the U.S. by air travel or by crossing land borders, according to a White House official.
Congressman Brian Higgins shared a tweet this morning saying the White House is indicating vaccinated Canadians will be allowed to enter the U.S. through land ports.
"I think this border should have been open five months ago because the same criteria applies today as it did then," U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins said on Wednesday after the initial announcement to allow Canadians to enter the U.S. across the landboarder.
The White House announced earlier this week it would lift restrictions on fully vaccinated foreign nationals for non-essential travel at U.S. land borders and ferry crossings with Canada and Mexico in early November. Land and ferry travelers will be required to present proof of vaccination to officials upon request.
Foreign nationals will be able to travel to the U.S. if they show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of travel. The policy change was announced in September, but the White House is announcing Friday the date when it will take effect.