Category: News Update

Ambassador David Cohen arrives in Canada

Posted on December 3, 2021 by - News Update

Department of State seal The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa is pleased to announce the arrival of Ambassador-designate David L. Cohen. Upon presentation of his credentials to the Governor-General, he will formally begin his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Canada. Read the full announcement here.

Canada to drop negative PCR tests for quick cross-border trips

Posted on November 24, 2021 by - News Update

Lab technician holding swab collection kit,Coronavirus COVID-19 specimen collecting equipment,DNA nasal and oral swabbing for PCR polymerase chain reaction laboratory testing procedure and shipping  

The Canadian government will be lifting the PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers returning to Canada after short trips. The government announced it is dropping the negative PCR test requirement for Canadians returning from the U.S. for any trip less than 72 hours.

The policy change will cover both citizens and permanent residents. The new rules will come into effect on November 30.

Read more here.

Flying to the US soon? Read the latest proof of vaccination requirements here

Posted on October 29, 2021 by - News Update

  • If you are a non-U.S. citizen who is a nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa), you will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before you travel by air to the United States from a foreign country.
  • Some categories of noncitizen, nonimmigrants are excepted from this requirement. If you meet the criteria for one of these categories, you will need to fulfill additional requirements to travel by air to the United States.
  • At this time, all air passengers ages 2 or older, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status, must show a negative result of a COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board a flight to the United States.
For more information about these testing requirements, visit Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Documentation of Recovery from COVID-19.

US-Canada Border to Open for Fully Vaccinated Travelers on Nov. 8

Posted on October 29, 2021 by - News Update

“The US’ new travel policy that requires vaccination for foreign national travelers to the United States will begin on Nov 8,” White House assistant press secretary Kevin Munoz tweeted Friday. “This announcement and date applies to both international air travel and land travel. This policy is guided by public health, stringent, and consistent.” Read the full article here.

Make That Essay Sparkle ✨ with EducationUSA Resources!

Posted on October 22, 2021 by - News Update

Applying Early Action/Decision on 1 November? Nervous that your essay might need some more work but not sure what it needs? Check out our resources to help with your essay and application materials! General Application Resources College Essay Examples Remember to make your essay and application use your voice! The admissions officers want to get to know you as a student AND as a person. Be confident and be yourself!

Pre-Departure Orientation for Canadian Students

Posted on June 14, 2021 by - News Update

Have you been recently accepted to a U.S. university and are preparing to depart for this upcoming Fall 2021? Congratulations! We at EducationUSA are so thrilled for you and the new adventure you are undertaking. If you missed our recent Pre-Departure Orientation webinar, be sure to check out the recorded session on EducationUSA Canada’s Youtube channel. In this webinar we review: – Paperwork you need to prepare and bring with you over the border – Crossing the border (with a Guest Speaker from the U.S. Border Patrol) – What COVID-19 protocols to expect – Important people and resources at your new university – Some tips about cars/driving, pets, banking, and cell phones – Getting settled in your new home – Closing celebration for departing students