Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Tashkent

TITLE: Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Tashkent (December 7, 2023) Location: Uzbekistan Event: The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens to maintain vigilance and heightened personal security awareness during the holiday season.  Terrorists, and those inspired by such organizations, have used the opportunity of holiday celebrations and travel to attack locations frequented by tourists, such as hotels, shopping malls, clubs and restaurants, foreign embassies, airports, public transportation hubs, places …

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Security Alert – Worldwide Caution

Subject: Security Alert – Worldwide Caution, October 20, 2023 Location: Worldwide Caution Event:  Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, 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.  U.S. citizens should: Stay alert in …

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10 Tips for Applying for DV-2025

Tip #1 – Read the instructions at dvprogram.state.gov  to find out if you qualify. Do NOT enter if you do not meet the qualifications. Tip #2 – Only rely on U.S. government websites. Sites ending in “.gov” are the only official source of DV-2025 information. Tip #3 – Go to dvprogram.state.gov  to submit your entry. This is …

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Security Alert – Explosion near Tashkent Airport

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Tashkent (September 28, 2023)   Location:  Uzbekistan Event: Explosion near Tashkent International Airport At approximately 3 a.m. a large explosion occurred at a warehouse near the Tashkent International Airport.  The building is reported to be significantly damaged, and fire and safety personnel are working in the area.  Traffic may be affected in …

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Early Conclusion of 2023 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program

The Department of State has issued all available 55,000 diversity visas for the 2023 Diversity Visa Program.  Each year, the Department of State is legally allowed to issue approximately 55,000 diversity visas.  When all of the 55,000 diversity visas are issued, the program concludes for that year in all countries – not just Uzbekistan.   The …

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Important U.S. Visa Announcement!

The Consular Section will open more than 600 non-immigrant visa appointments on Wednesday, September 28, at 6:00 p.m. local time (09:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time). Appointments from November through January 2023 will be available for citizens and residents of Uzbekistan only.  These appointments will only be available online. Notice: If you use a facilitator to …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Location: Uzbekistan, countrywide Event:  On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States.  Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight to the …

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New Entry Period for Diversity Visa Program DV-2019

Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant to be considered. We regret the inconvenience to Diversity Visa entrants. In order to ensure fairness and protect the integrity of the process for all those …

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2019 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program

The U.S. Department of State has announced that online registration for the 2019 Diversity Visa Program (also known as the Diversity Visa Lottery or Green Card Lottery) will be open to the public from October 3, 2017, until November 7, 2017. Each year, the U.S. government makes 50,000 permanent residence visas available through the Diversity …

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January 27, 2017 Executive Order

On January 27, 2017, the President issued an Executive Order temporarily suspending entry into the United States for foreign nationals from seven countries. Uzbek citizens considering travel to the United States should note that this order does not affect citizens planning to travel on an Uzbek Passport. Uzbek citizens may continue to apply for all …

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2018 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program

The U.S. Department of State has announced that online registration for the 2018 Diversity Visa Program (also known as the Diversity Visa Lottery or Green Card Lottery) will be open to the public from October 4, 2016, until November 7, 2016. Each year, the U.S. government makes 50,000 permanent residence visas available through the Diversity …

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