Category: News Update

Pre-Departure Orientation for Canadian Students

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

Testing Requirements for Travel to the U.S.

Current CDC guidance mandates that all air passengers coming to the United States, including U.S. citizens and fully vaccinated people, are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result no more than three (3) days before travel or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 in the past three (3) months before they board a flight to the United States. Read more.