This was done due to the outbreak of Kovid-19 in India. However, this order would exempt US citizens, green card holders and their non-American spouse and children. Apart from this, students, academics and journalists will also be exempted in some categories.

These travel restrictions have been implemented indefinitely and can be eliminated only by the President's next manifesto in this regard. This means that this ban will continue till the next order of the US President. This decision has been taken on the advice of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the Department of Health and Human Services.

In an order issued on 26 April, the Ministry of External Affairs said that students who have valid F-1 and M-1 visas, but their classes are scheduled to start on or after August 1, they need to get a discount for travel now Is not. They can enter the US within the first 30 days of classes starting. Students can check the status of their visa by visiting the nearest embassy or consulate.

It is known that Republican lawmakers protested against President Joe Biden's decision to ban travel from India. MP Tim Barchett had tweeted that, India is our ally and we are banning travel from there, while the border to Mexico has been left open. This is not a logical decision. At the same time, another Republican lawmaker Jody Arrington said, Biden's decision is the same as if you lock the front door, but leave the back door open. "I think it is like disliking other countries," said Lauren Boebert, a female MP. When former US President Donald Trump banned travel from Europe, Biden, a Democratic presidential candidate, opposed Trump's decision.