Travel, visa, and relocating from Syria to the US [closed]

As a doctor /MD/ living in Syria with Syrian nationality. How can I enter the USA and finish my exams and work there? Is it impossible?

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Unfortunately the USA currently (2018.2) has a travel ban for people from Syria that has for the time being not been ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

While the cases are making their way through the system, there’s been an effective halt to new visa processing that will make getting a visa for you exceedingly difficult or impossible in the near future.

You might try another country that would accept your refugee status and welcome your talents. Right now that isn’t the USA.

But you should post this question in expatriates.se as refugee status and emigration aren’t suitable topics for travel.se.

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Can people from Syria travel to the US?

Syrian applicants may apply for non-immigrant visas at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate, and the same standards under U.S. law and policy apply at each U.S. Embassy and Consulate where one applies for a visa. Syrian applicants may apply for immigrant visas at the U.S. Embassies in Amman, Jordan or Beirut, Lebanon.

Is there a travel ban in Syria?

COVID-19 Travel restrictions for SyriaSyria is fully open for travel now, and few restrictions apply. Vaccinated travelers can just present their vaccination certificate upon arriving and exiting Syria.

Why is there a travel ban to Syria?

Syria - Level 4: Do Not Travel. Do not travel to Syria due to terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, armed conflict, and risk of unjust detention.

Can Americans get visas to Syria?

No. Visas for Syria must be obtained prior to arrival in the country. However, there is no Syrian Embassy in the US to issue the visas. As a result, US citizens who are interested in traveling to Syria are advised to contact the Honorary Consulate of Syria that is located in Montreal, Canada.

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