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05 May 2022

While travel to the USA is now back to normal levels, there are still significant delays in geting visa interviews in some countries.

  • All international travellers will need to prove they are fully vaccinated before boarding a flight (for UK this will mean at least 2 weeks past your second vaccination).
  • They will also require a negative Covid-19 test within 24 hours of departure for the USA
  • Embassies in London, Belfast and Dublin are for visa processing, but there are significant delays and new processes.
  • Embassies may request you send in your legal documents before being able to apply for a visa interview. If you are directed to do this, please follow their instructions carefully and do this as soon as possible! This is as a result of significant staff issues with international courier firms as well as Royal Mail for domestic UK deliveries
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J1 News

Update 13th April 2021

In the UK, the relaxation of some COVID related restrictions is to be welcomed - but we all need to continue to make sure we maintain social distancing and stick to the guidelines!

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Update on temporary pause on J1 Visas

5th October 2020: Update on temporary ban on J1 Visas

A U.S judge has temporarily lifted the existing ban on J1 visas to the USA. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White found that ...

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Extension of MRV fee until 31st December 2021

Important information for all participants who booked and paid for an interview at embassy but were unable to attend due to the COVID shutdown.

On September 21st 2020, the US Embassy confirmed ...

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J1 Visa Programmes suspended by President Trump

On Monday evening (22nd June), President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on a large number of visa programmes to the USA - including most of the J1 programme. This ban is in place until ...

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COVID 19 update

Covid-19 - Visa Services and Restrictions

Update: 16 June, 2020

For the latest updates from the US Embassy please regularly check their ...

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COVID 19 Update 30 April 2020

Update 30 April 2020

There continues to be a pause on all visa interviews at US Embassies globally.

  1. If you had an interview booked at the embassy or consulate, ...
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