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New Entry Period for Diversity Visa Program (DV- 2019)

Praia, October 16, 2017; Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant to be considered. We regret the inconvenience to Diversity Visa entrants. The new registration period for DV-2019 opens for electronic entries at ...

By U.S. Embassy Praia | 16 October, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, Visas

2016 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor

Cabo Verde Moderate Advancement In 2016, Cabo Verde made a moderate advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. The Government approved a National Plan to Combat Sexual Violence Against Children and Adolescents and expanded the Code of Ethics Against the Sexual Exploitation of Children to Fogo Island. However, children in Cabo ...

By U.S. Embassy Praia | 27 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Official Reports

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Increased Risk of Malaria

The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that Cabo Verde is experiencing a serious and continuing rise in the number of malaria infections. While most cases have been reported in the capital, Praia, Santiago Island, new cases are being reported on other islands. As of September 14, more than 200 cases have been reported, which is ...

By U.S. Embassy Praia | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages

CABO VERDE – 2017 TIP Report

The Government of Cabo Verde does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated significant efforts during the reporting period by initiating six sex trafficking investigations under the 2015 anti-trafficking penal code amendments and convicting one trafficker to four years ...

By U.S. Embassy Praia | 27 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Official Reports

EducationUSA – Advising Prospective Students

The EducationUSA Advising Center provides information for those considering study in the United States of America. The purpose of the Center is to provide unbiased information about higher education opportunities. The advisor can guide the interested person through research on institutions and courses of study, and provide counsel on application procedures and financial assistance options. ...

By U.S. Embassy Praia | 19 January, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Education, News | Tags: Education, Universities

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