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Updates on Covid-19 and J-1 Exchanges

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June 13, 2022

International Travel to the United States

Please see an important update from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for all International Air Travelers Destined for the United States: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel/index.html .  Participants are encouraged to review Centers for Disease Control – Travel Guidance before traveling to the US to view the most up to date travel requirements.

COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Entry to the USA

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.  For information on vaccines required for travel to the USA, please visit CDC Proof of Vaccination Requirements .

COVID-19 Testing Entry Requirement (Cancelled)

As of June 12, 2022, air passengers no longer need to get tested and show the COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 prior to boarding a flight to the U.S. More details on the end of this requirement are available here.

COVID-19 Information Resources & Support

For information on vaccine access in the USA, please visit COVID-19 Vaccine Resources.  Covid-19 vaccine booster shots are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for fully vaccinated individuals.  Find more information on COVID-19 booster recommendations at:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html .

Spirit Cultural Exchange is closely monitoring the developments of COVID-19 in the US and abroad and its effect on J-1 exchanges.  Our number one priority is the health, safety, and welfare of each of our participants. Together with our US based cooperating Host Companies, we have developed a set of best practices within which we are able to safely operate our BridgeUSA programs.   All participants currently in the US are advised to follow the guidance of their local authorities and that of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), particularly with regards to vaccine recommendations, mask wearing and social distancing measures. Any participants in the USA in need of guidance or assistance should contact Spirit at 1 800 390 0978 or email support@spiritexchange.com.

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