It has been brought to my attention that media outlets, including Fox News and CVM News, are reporting that the United States Department of State is contemplating a suspension of visa processing for applicants from approximately seventy-five countries, including twelve members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Antigua and Barbuda has been included in lists currently circulating in this regard.
Upon becoming aware of these reports, I made immediate inquiries with the United States Department of State. As of this moment, no formal announcement has been made, and no official communication has been issued to the Embassies of the countries reportedly affected.
I was advised by senior officials of the Department of State that this matter arises from a new requirement under direction of the White House. However, contrary to some media reports, the measure under consideration does not apply to all visa categories. It relates only to applications for immigrant visas (commonly referred to as “green cards”), which are subject to a temporary pause of up to sixty (60) days while vetting and screening procedures are reviewed.
I wish to emphasize that, at this stage, no written notification has been provided to Embassies, and the information available to me is based on direct conversations with senior officials, rather than on any formal directive.
It is also important to clarify that applications for immigration to the United States are matters exclusively between the individual applicant and the Government of the United States. The country of nationality or origin of an applicant has no legal or administrative role in decisions relating to the grant or refusal of immigrant status.
In the meantime, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda continues its representations to the relevant United States authorities to secure the removal of Antigua and Barbuda from the list of countries subject to partial visa restrictions, including the requirement for certain visa applicants to post a bond. These efforts remain ongoing and active.
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I thought you have already moved on to your new Job Sanders?
Anyway, the question many are asking, how the hell little Antigua got on the list in the first place, and how the hell you came out claiming that / you and GB was caught off guard, and if you were truly caught off guard, how the hell that slipped through your hands?
Atlee moved on, the controller of Customs moved on, and now you have moved on.
Just go live your life sir, like the rest, because all of you have failed Antigua under the GB government.
I don’t know how Cutie is still around, I guess he’s looking for another ” Knighthood” from the kings visit.. 🤣
@islanman You have no sense. Did you see 75 countries including all of Caricom except Guyana and Suriname which both have oil. If you cannot read and understand then do not post. Keep your ignorance to yourself.
Doesn’t the World Economic Forum have something for you to do over there? You not doing anything here.
@Truth seeker.
Read what..what a two bit liar has to say?
Bwoi you better change your Monika, because you and Sanders are far from the truth.
The truth is, again, and to hell with others on this list, specifically, is that these men have failed Antigua..
This is just the lastest topic y’all trying to spin into some win, by pointing fingers to the US and their own Visa policies, but the truth is ” Truth seeker” is that these men have failed Antigua.
And my post are on point with 75% of the views of the Antiguan people, that’s the “75” number you should be worried about.
Real joker.
You want me to say it again.. FAILED.
FUCK OFF
it’s up to ANR whether they want to carry this, but it’s how I feel
*respectfully*
It’s interesting chooses that’s made to post comments that has derogatory language, but somehow has problems posting comments that are clearly not offensive or defamatory.
Any news outlet has it right to political bias as well as what is politically convenient for them.
Don’t pretend that you are an unbiased news portal when you are clearly not.
@ Truth Seeker,
Keep going!
Seek and you will find; but you have a long way to go. It’s clear that for you the truth hurts and causes outbursts.
Not being enlightened is crime. Especially when
@ Islanman26 is always on the money.
This none entity Ron saunders who is entitled by the ALP to paid by the tax payers all the days of saunders life like Anthony astaphan once ALP in power for doing nothing. Some a their salaries could well be diverted to some ALP politicians bank account.
The UPP and ABLP need to come together and work out a solution. I am very disappointed in the opposition at this point. It seems as though they have forgotten that they also live and eat here. We need tourists from the USA to continue visiting our country, and we must not jeopardize that relationship.
As it stands, even if the USA were to ban all of us from traveling to their country, we would continue to do well. In fact, I am expecting a windfall, since people would now have to come to us instead—much like how China has experienced trade gains as countries shift trade away from the USA.
@ wadad1,
China chooses to flood Europe at lower price points with the same goods the Americans people are not buying because of tariffs.
That’s the reason for their larger surpluses.
You don’t need to do so; if you choose not todo so; but please explain why you think UPP may cause less tourist to visit Antigua and Barbuda.
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