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Latest News

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

Written by: infoteam | Posted on: 10-06-2020 | Category: News

A note from our team

10th June 2020

We know how frustrating and disappointing the last few months have been for everyone who was hoping to travel to the USA and elsewhere.

Our teams at IST ...

Written by: infoteam | Posted on: 19-05-2020 | Category: SEVIS

Did you get an email to register in SEVIS?

Please read this if you have not yet travelled to the USA or have cancelled your programme and have received an email to register in SEVIS

Update 19th May 2020:

We ...

Written by: infoteam | Posted on: 13-05-2020 | Category: COVID19

COVID19 Update 13 May 2020

Update 13th May 2020 For the latest updates from the US Embassy please regularly check their Coronavirus Update Page

Due ...

Written by: infoteam | Posted on: 30-04-2020 | Category: COVID19

COVID 19 Update 30 April 2020

Update 30 April 2020

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

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

Written by: infoteam | Posted on: 15-04-2020 | Category: COVID19

COVID 19 update 15th April 2020

Update 15th April 2020

For the latest updates from the US Embassy please regularly check their Coronavirus Update Page There ...

Written by: infoteam | Posted on: 06-02-2020 | Category: Useful Info

Travelling to the USA

Travel Preparation

Before you leave for the U.S., there are lots of details to consider: important documents you will need, items to bring with you, travel and living arrangements, and more. To get you started, ...