Given the increased scrutiny and risks associated with travel to the US under the current administration, many individuals and organizations are taking steps to mitigate these challenges. From consulting legal counsel to carrying burner phones and blank laptops, people are being advised to limit the amount of data they carry on their devices to avoid potential inspection and scrutiny at the border.
Universities, companies, and government officials around the world are reevaluating their travel protocols and providing guidance to their staff on how to navigate the heightened security measures in the US. Some are even advising against travel altogether unless absolutely necessary.
With reports of detentions, deportations, and visa restrictions affecting even those with valid documentation, the uncertainty surrounding travel to the US is causing widespread concern. Companies are seeking legal advice for their employees and reevaluating their IT policies to ensure compliance with border security measures.
As the situation continues to evolve, individuals and organizations are taking proactive steps to protect themselves and their data when travelling to the US. Whether it’s updating travel guidance, applying for expedited border checks, or carrying extensive documentation, the emphasis is on being prepared for potential questioning and inspection.
Overall, the current climate of uncertainty and increased border security measures in the US is prompting a cautious approach to travel, with individuals and organizations alike taking steps to navigate these challenges and protect their interests.
Disarankan
Satu pengacara di sebuah firma Inggris dengan kepentingan bisnis AS mengatakan bahwa sementara aturan-aturan ini selalu ada, mereka sekarang lebih sering ditegakkan, itulah mengapa otoritas Inggris dan Jerman telah menyesuaikan panduan perjalanan mereka.
“Peluang [untuk menghadapi masalah] masih cukup rendah,” kata pengacara tersebut. “Untuk bisnis sehari-hari, fokusnya adalah pada perangkat digital. Otoritas federal telah lama dapat menyita, memeriksa, dan menyalin informasi yang ada di perangkat Anda.”
Perubahan ini mulai merembes ke dalam pemesanan perjalanan bisnis. Air France-KLM dan Lufthansa melaporkan tanda-tanda penurunan permintaan pada rute lintas Atlantik antara penumpang Eropa.
“Ada penurunan yang pasti dalam pemesanan perjalanan bisnis,” kata Henry Harteveldt, seorang analis industri perjalanan.
“Berbagai maskapai penerbangan mengatakan kepada saya bahwa mereka melihat penurunan ‘sedikit’ atau ‘besar’ dalam pemesanan perjalanan bisnis masa depan mereka, termasuk di dalam AS, di Eropa, dan dalam kedua arah antara Eropa dan AS.”
Alasannya termasuk melemahnya ekonomi, yang biasanya memicu pemotongan perjalanan bisnis, “serta kekhawatiran di antara pelancong bisnis internasional mengenai kemungkinan masalah masuk ke AS”.
Harteveldt mengamati bahwa ada “kekhawatiran yang nyata di kalangan manajer perjalanan korporat tentang perjalanan masuk internasional ke AS”.
Alexander, ilmuwan peneliti, sudah memikirkan persiapan yang harus dilakukannya untuk perjalanan bisnis berikutnya, kali ini ke Inggris. “Saya harus melakukan hal yang sama lagi,” katanya.
Laporan tambahan oleh Hannah Kuchler dan Philip Georgiadis