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COVID-19 Information Last updated: May 16, 2022 Updated Requirements for Air Travelers to the U.S. due to COVID-19 ***  Effective December 6, 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older, regardless of vaccination status or citizenship, must provide a negative COVID-19 viral (PCR or antigen test are acceptable) test taken within ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 16 May, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: COVID

FACT SHEET: Joined by Allies and Partners, the United States Imposes Devastating Costs on Russia

FEBRUARY 24 Russia to Face Massive Costs from its Isolation from the Global Financial and Trade System and Cutting-Edge Technology Today, the United States, along with Allies and partners, is imposing severe and immediate economic costs on Russia in response to Putin’s war of choice against Ukraine. Today’s actions include sweeping financial sanctions and stringent ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 28 February, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases

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

Information for U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 16 May, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: COVID

Initiative Launched to Promote Business Innovation

Initiative Launched to Promote Business Innovation The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and TERNOVA launched a business innovation initiative to help 20 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and 10 start-ups increase their sales and generate more jobs. The launch event was presided over by the Chargé d’Affaires ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 9 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases

#PedaleandoPorElSalvador traveled along the Salvadoran coastline

#PedaleandoPorElSalvador traveled along the Salvadoran coastline. The Chargé d’Affaires, Brendan O’Brien, and a diverse group Salvadorans and Americans riders, explored the coast of El Salvador on a bicycle tour. In three days, the cycling team rode 300 kilometers and enjoyed wonderous landscapes, the warmth of the Salvadoran people, and the delights of the ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 3 May, 2022 | Topics: News

Summit of the Americas 2022 - Media Logistics Advisory

Summit of the Americas 2022 - Media Logistics Advisory Media Credential Application Deadline: Friday, May 6th 5:30 PM Eastern Time (ET). Background The United States will host the Ninth Summit of the Americas the week of June 6-10 in Los Angeles, California with a focus on “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future” for our hemisphere. As ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 27 April, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 27, 2022)

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 27, 2022) Location: El Salvador Event:  The Government of El Salvador has extended until May 26, 2022, the validity of emergency measures first enacted on March 27th. These emergency measures temporarily suspend the constitutional rights and guarantees regulated by Articles 7, 12.2, 13.2, and 24, ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 27 April, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News

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