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Information for U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents

COVID-19 Information   Last updated: 3/27/2023 Effective June 12, 2022, at 12:01 a.m., a negative COVID-19 test is no longer required for any travelers to the United States. Vaccine requirements for non-U.S. citizen, nonimmigrant travelers remain in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers . Exemptions to the vaccine requirement will be considered on an extremely limited basis. ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 27 March, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: COVID

Important Update: Immigrant Visa Interview Appointment

Important Update: If your immigrant visa interview appointment is scheduled after August 31, 2022, you will visit the embassy at least twice. The first visit will be for a Document Review & Biometrics and the second visit for your visa interview. First Visit: Document Review & Biometrics Your first visit to the embassy is for Document Review to ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 1 August, 2022 | Topics: Immigrant Visas, News, Notification

H-2 Visa Program

Under the H-2 visa program, applicants can legally work temporarily in the United States in agriculture, construction, forestry, landscaping, and many other types of industries. The H-2A visa is for temporary agricultural work while the H-2B visa is for temporary or seasonal non-agricultural work.

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 28 October, 2021 | Topics: Visas

Young Scholarship Recipients Complete Short Professional Training Courses

Young Scholarship Recipients Complete Short Professional Training Courses CABAÑAS – Representatives from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United States Government and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology presented graduation diplomas to 77 young scholarship recipients who completed their Short Vocational Training Courses at the Megatec Ilobasco. The activity is part of the ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 13 March, 2023 | Topics: News | Tags: Ambassador, Professional Training Courses, Scholarship, USAID, William H Duncan

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 8, 2023 On International Women’s Day, the United States stands with the international community in celebrating the tenacity, determination, and leadership of women and girls around the world and the immense contributions and accomplishments they achieve toward more peaceful and democratic societies. ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 10 March, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases

Travel Advisory: El Salvador Updated Travel Advisory- Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)

Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to the crime risk indicator. Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to crime. Country Summary: In March 2022, the Government of El Salvador (GOES) declared a “State of Exception” in response to an increase in homicides. The declaration remains in effect. The State of Exception grants authorities power ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 6 March, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

Educational Innovation Project Launched for the benefit of 300 Public Schools

Educational Innovation Project Launched for the benefit of 300 Public Schools LA LIBERTAD – The Government of the United States and the Government of El Salvador, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MINEDUCYT), launched the Educational Innovation Project that will contribute to improve the basic skills of 2,000 teachers, with special emphasis on ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 1 March, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases

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