Immigration Information - J1 College Park
Players and their one guest must complete this form to request the Athlete Exemption for travel by Monday, August 2nd. Those persons who do not meet the deadline may not be able to receive help from the USTA with immigration-related matters
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING APPLICATION
To protect the public health, there are four presidential proclamations that suspend entry into the United States of all noncitizens who are physically present in any of the below 33 countries during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States. They are Presidential Proclamation 9984 (China); Presidential Proclamation 9992 (Iran); Presidential Proclamation 10143 (Schengen Area, United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, and South Africa); and Presidential Proclamation 10199 (India).
Non-US citizen players and player support coming from or passing through these countries in the 14-days prior to entering the US will therefore require a national interest exemption in order to enter the United States:
• China, Iran, India
• Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City
• United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland
• Brazil
• South Africa
This country list is subject to change by the US Department of State. If you are traveling from a country not named above, e.g. Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada etc. you DO NOT need to fill out this form.
212 (f) Application Process
Players and their one guest must complete this form to request the Athlete Exemption for travel by Monday, August 2nd.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING APPLICATION
*Note: Immigration Information and travel process subject to change. This application does not guarantee that you will be granted a national interest exemption, nor can we confirm a timeline for approval, which is at the discretion of the US Government. Filling out this application does not grant acceptance into the J1 College Park. Only those players accepted into the tournament and Top 25 alternates will qualify for a national interest exemption.
Incomplete or late applications regarding a player and/or guest will not be processed and waivers will not be granted. All boxes on the form are required to be completed. Only submit ONE application per player and per guest. Guest must be trainer, coach/ physio, or parent (only if the player is a minor). Spouses and other guest roles are not permitted.
Departure airport code is mandatory to include.
IF YOU RECEIVED A ONE-YEAR WAIVER AFTER SEPTEMBER 1st, YOU DO NOT NEED TO FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION (please check the status of your support person.)
United States Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents do not require a waiver, even if you have been to a country as part of the ban.