(formerly known as Public Announcement) – Official term used by the U.S. State Department for a bulletin outlining a temporary risk to U.S. citizens traveling abroad. It is typically used for information regarding potential threats due to terrorism, civil unrest (such as political demonstrations), or natural calamities such as hurricanes or earthquakes. Travel Alerts may be issued for a city, a country, a world region, or worldwide. See also Travel Warning and Consular Information Sheet.
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United Kingdom Visa Processing Delays
On May 25, staff from NAFSA and The Forum on Education Abroad held a joint Zoom meeting with colleagues at UKVI based in New York. Their staff reiterated that UKVI…
Come Meet The Forum at NAFSA Booth 1027
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Free 5/12 State Department Webinar on What Institutions Need to Know about the Updated Travel Advisories
Dear colleagues, The U.S. Department of State’s USA Study Abroad team is pleased to invite you to join a webinar with the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs as part…