The United States on Monday lifted travel restrictions for students from China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland, who plan to study in the U.S. later this year.

Students from these countries attending an academic program commencing August 1 or later can enter the U.S. without applying for an individual National Interest Exception (NIE) within 30 days prior to the start of their academic studies, the Department of State said in a statement.