US Visa Update: Trump Admin Expands Pause Amid Ebola Outbreak
Summary
The U.S. State Department under President Trump plans to expand its pause on issuing visas to people who have recently been in certain African countries affected by an Ebola outbreak. This pause includes those who were in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, or Uganda within the last 21 days and affects various types of visas, including tourist and business visas.Key Facts
- The visa pause expands restrictions for travelers from South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda.
- It affects people who have been in these countries within the past 21 days.
- The pause applies to immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, including for tourism, business, and study.
- The goal is to prevent the spread of Ebola in the United States.
- The pause follows similar visa restrictions used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Ebola outbreak has caused at least 82 confirmed cases and 7 confirmed deaths in Congo, with many more suspected cases and deaths.
- Ebola spreads through contact with the bodily fluids of infected animals or people showing symptoms.
- The CDC requires travelers from the affected countries to arrive only through Washington Dulles International Airport for health screening.
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