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Foreign travel advice Indonesia
FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Indonesia.
Foreign travel advice Romania
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 24 April 2024 Updated: 23 April 2024 Latest update: Information related to drug offences and Romanian music festivals (under 'Laws and cultural differences' subheading on the 'Safety and security' page).
Foreign travel advice The Gambia
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 23 April 2024 Updated: 22 April 2024 Latest update: Ferry services between Banjul and Barra have been suspended until further notice; The Islamic Summit of the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) will be held in Banjul on 4-5 May; road closures and delays at Banjul International Airport ('Safety and security' page).
Foreign travel advice China
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 23 April 2024 Updated: 22 April 2024 Latest update: Updated information on flooding (‘Safety and security’ page).
Guidance Living in South Korea
Information for British citizens moving to or living in South Korea, including guidance on residency, healthcare, driving and more.
USA Immigration Waiting Lists Being Cleared!
The backlog of 150,000 applications of six months or older has been cleared.
MILLY BERNICE
Good news for anyone planning a move to the US. The Immigration service(USCIS) announced that the backlog of 150,000 applications of sixmonths or older has been cleared.The FBI will now begin processing the backlog of applications over 90days old. As part of increasing legislation against potential terroristthreats, the FBI name checks all applicants for citizenship rigorously.
Despite Americas well publicised financial worries there are stillmany thousands of potential immigrants. However, by June the USCIS target is to have all but the most difficult applications processedwithin 30 days.