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Work visas for USA issued before June 23 remain valid

Photo: US Embassy in Sofia

President Donald Trump's order to freeze work permits or the United States does not apply retroactively and does not affect Bulgarian citizens who have already issued visas until June 23. This was announced for the BNR by the US Embassy in Sofia. 

All Bulgarians with student visas can travel to the United States, the embassy officials specified, but recommended not to fly via transit flights from countries in the Schengen area, the UK and Ireland. Upon arrival in the United States, Bulgarians must undergo a 14-day quarantine.



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