In response to the concerns brought on by the spread of COVID-19, commonly referred to as the Coronavirus, certain U.S. consular posts have begun alerting applicants of reduced or temporarily suspended visa services. In an attempt to keep stakeholders apprised, the Department of State has compiled a list of embassy websites for country-specific information concerning…
Category: COVID-19
Regular U.S. Visa Services in China Suspended Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak; Emergency Appointments Available
The U.S. Mission in China states on its website that: Regular visa services at the U.S Embassy in Beijing and the U.S. Consulates General in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenyang are suspended. Due to the ongoing situation relating to the novel coronavirus, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates have very limited staffing and may be unable…
Feb. 4 Update: Trump Bans Entry of Noncitizens Present in China During Prior 2 Weeks
President Trump has issued a Jan. 31 proclamation barring entry to the U.S. of noncitizens present in China during the two weeks prior to attempting to enter the U.S. CBP has issued a Feb. 4 Notification of Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled from or Were Otherwise Present Within the…
U.S. Airports to Screen Wuhan Flights for Coronavirus
The CDC has announced: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will implement enhanced health screenings to detect ill travelers traveling to the United States on direct or connecting flights from Wuhan, China. This activity is in response to an outbreak in China…