Category: Americas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

US Travel Ban: US Embassies Outline Who Can Travel from List of Banned Countries

U.S. Embassies and Consulates in the Schengen Area Expand the National Interest Exemption Beginning on July 15 The US Department of State announced the phased opening of embassies and consulates to begin the processing of visa applications. The question then arises: who is permitted to travel to the USA? Following the Trump presidential proclamation of…
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U.S. Embassies and Consulates Expected to Resume Visa Services Beginning on July 15

U.S. Embassies and Consulates Expected to Resume Visa Services Beginning on July 15

The United States of America’s Department of State has  announced, via Twitter, that U.S. embassies and consulates are entering a “phased resumption of routine visa services” beginning July 15, 2020. Although it is not providing details on where or when. It’s unclear which embassies will resume the services or when it will restart. Visa applicants…
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The UK’s Travel Quarantine is Lifted, But Countries Like USA, Canada, Russia & China are Still in Place

A two-week quarantine period for those entering the UK has been lifted for some travellers to England. The quarantine policy was introduced in June to protect public health against imported coronavirus cases But travellers from 59 countries including France and Spain are exempt from quarantine from 10 July. What are the quarantine rules? Currently, anyone,…
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Post Study Work Visa Options for International Students to think about

Post Study Work Visa Options for International Students to think about

When you study abroad, a question always arises for international students: What happens post-study? Why should I choose one country over another to study in? So it’s important to know what are the post-study work visa options for international students. To navigate the transition from academic studies to professional employment, understanding the nuances of post-study…
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why visa applications get rejected

Visa Refused: 9 Common Reasons Why Visas Get Rejected and How to Avoid Them

Applying for a visa has never been easy – it’s nerve-wracking, you worry about your having your visa denied, you don’t know what to expect during the application process and, if you fail to meet the requirements, your visa will be refused. There are many reasons why visa applications get rejected. We have put together…
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