You may have seen in recent news that the Trump administration had ordered US embassies around the world to stop scheduling appointments for student and exchange visitor visas. This appointment freeze has since ended, however, and visa applications have resumed.
We understand that the changing situation may nonetheless cause some concern and uncertainty. This article provides some further guidance for students due to go to the US for study or work abroad.
How is King’s responding?
If you are due to be travelling to the US on a period of study or work abroad, please know that we are both actively working across King’s and reaching out to our partners in the US to monitor the evolving situation and respond accordingly.
What are my options for study abroad?
If you are due to travel to the US for study abroad, the Global Mobility team will have sent you a brief survey to understand where you are in the visa application process. In order to support you, please complete the form as soon as possible if you have not already done so. The Global Mobility team will send you further information.
Where can I get more information?
Please regularly check the US State Department’s webpage on visas and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) webpage on travelling to the US for updates.
Where can I get support?
If you are feeling anxious, please make use of the range of support services available to you at King’s. You may also like to speak to your personal tutor, a Faculty Wellbeing Adviser or our Counselling & Mental Health Support team.
More information on the support services available to you can be found in the following article: What support services are available at King’s?