White House Lifts Ban For Land Travel From Canada, Mexico

The US has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated foreign travelers, ending a 19-month travel freeze. This move aims to reunite separated families and boost the local economy, which has suffered significant losses, particularly in tourism. While the border remains closed to undocumented migrants, legal travelers with WHO-approved vaccinations are allowed entry. Initially, the vaccine mandate applies to nonessential travelers, but it will extend to essential travelers like truckers by January.

What is the main reason for the US reopening its borders to foreign travelers?

• To allow fully vaccinated travelers entry

• To increase tourism revenue

• To promote international trade

• To reduce immigration

How has the travel freeze affected North American businesses?

• It has been devastating, especially for tourism

• It has increased the number of undocumented migrants

• It has led to a boom in local economies

• It has had no significant impact

What is required for legal travelers to enter the US?

• A negative COVID-19 test

• Proof of full vaccination with WHO-approved vaccines

• A letter of invitation

• A visa

Which group of travelers will the vaccine mandate initially apply to?

• Essential workers

• Nonessential travelers like tourists

• All travelers

• Only US citizens

Why is the vaccine mandate more likely to benefit Canadians than Mexicans?

• Canadians travel more frequently to the US

• Mexicans are not allowed to enter the US

• Canadians have a higher vaccination rate

• The US has a special agreement with Canada