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Bolivia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jun 06, 2024

Reissued after annual review. Exercise increased caution in Bolivia due to civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Chapare region due to crime. Country Summary : Demonstrations, strikes, and roadblocks can occur at any time in Bolivia....

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New Caledonia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | Jun 04, 2024

Updated to reflect change to Travel Advisory Level 3. Reconsider travel to New Caledonia due to civil unrest and crime . U.S. citizens should reconsider travel to New Caledonia or consider departing by commercial or other privately available transportation options, in light of the current security...

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Comoros - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | May 28, 2024

Updated to reflect information on election-related civil unrest. Exercise increase caution in Comoros due to crime and civil unrest. Protests occur spontaneously in Comoros and are typically motivated by political factors. Most protests occur in Moroni, and some have turned violent.  Protesters...

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Benin - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | May 24, 2024

Reissued to update information on Crime, Terrorism, and Kidnapping. Risks due to Maritime Crime (Other) is removed. Exercise increased caution in Benin due to crime, kidnapping, and  terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to the below areas of...

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USCIS Updates Guidance for Family-Based Immigrant Visas

USCIS | Alerts | May 22, 2024

Effective May 22, 2024, we are updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual on family-based immigrant visa petitions (including Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative and, in limited situations, family-based Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant), including explaining...

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Worldwide Caution - Caution

https://travel.state.gov | main_feed | May 17, 2024

Location: Worldwide Event: Due to the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. The Department of State is aware of the increased potential for...

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USCIS Opens Additional San Francisco Asylum Office Location

USCIS | Alerts | May 13, 2024

USCIS’ San Francisco Asylum Office is opening an additional temporary location in Oakland, California. Effective May 15, 2024, asylum applicants under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Asylum Office may receive an interview notice to appear at the asylum office located in Oakland instead of San...

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