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Travel Information and Resources: Bans and Alerts

US Department of State Travel Alerts and Information

COVID19 Update – Information for Travelers, (Updated August 17, 2021)
- Passport Operations
- Effective May 28, 2021, Covid-19 Travel Guidance for US Citizens
- Effective January 26, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require all air passengers entering the United States (including U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents) to present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within three calendar days of departure or proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days.
Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to the United States – January 20, 2021
- This proclamation marks the Rescission of Presidential Proclamations 9645 and 9983, also referred to as the 2017 travel ban.
International Travel Information
2017 Executive Order Alert and Status
Travel Advisories
US Visa Information
Business Visa Center Page
VISA wizard

Statements from APSA

2017

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Resources

APSA members who are affected by the 2017 executive action: please contact us via this survey for any support or assistance we can provide

Finding resources at your home academic institution

As of January 20, 2021, the 2017 Travel Ban has been rescinded. See Rescission of Presidential Proclamations 9645 and 9983.

In 2017, many colleges and universities have issued statements to their communities regarding information, guidelines, and resources for those affected by or wanting additional information on the executive order and the travel ban. In addition to suggestions for external resources, these academic institutions have often referred members of their community to on-campus resources. What follows is a list of the different types of campus offices that may be providing resources. This list (and the corresponding examples) is not exhaustive. It is instead meant to illustrate the types of resources that may be available on your campus. Please inquire with your college or university’s administration officials for information specific to your institution.

Office of the Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students is often the first place both undergraduate and graduate students are referred to for services. The Dean of Students office should be able to tell students, staff, and faculty what campus resources are available to meet needs. (Example: American University , Villanova University)

Office of International or Global Affairs, or International Student Services Office

Office of International Affairs (Example: University of Chicago)
University Immigration Services Office in the Office of International Education (Example: University of Georgia)
University International Center (Example: University of Michigan)
International Student and Scholar Services Office (Example:University of Texas, Austin)

University Travel Office

Provides guidance and travel advisories
May provide
international emergency assistance contacts (Example: University of Washington)

University Press and Media Relations Office

University Law School

Some law schools are providing resources and information to affected students and faculty (Example: Cornell Law School ).
Some colleges and universities have student legal services offices which also may have resources and information available.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion

These offices often work to provide resources and spaces to community members who may be targets of discrimination on campus (Example: Northwestern University)

Social Media Platforms and Homepage

Follow your college or university’s social media account to keep up-to-date on the latest information.

We Stand with Our Students Resource

This is an online resource created by faculty students and staff at UCLA to provide information for students looking for resources on their home campuses.