Migration Talks with the Government of Cuba
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 15, 2022 On November 15, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Havana to discuss the implementation of the…
Visit of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Director Jaddou and Assistant Secretary of State Bitter...
Statement U.S. Embassy Havana Havana, Cuba November 10, 2022 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Ur Mendoza Jaddou and Assistant Secretary of State for Consular…
Explanation of Vote After the Vote on a UN General Assembly Resolution on the Cuba Embargo
John Kelley Political Counselor New York, New York November 3, 2022 Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you members of the General Assembly. The United…
U.S. Support for Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts in Cuba
U.S. Department of State Ned Price, Department Spokesperson Press Statement October 18, 2022 Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Ian, the United States is providing…
U.S. Embassy in Havana Prepares for Full Resumption of Immigrant Visa Services in Cuba, Will Accelerate...
September 21, 2022 U.S. Embassy in Havana Prepares for Full Resumption of Immigrant Visa Services in Cuba, Will Accelerate Processing of Cuban Family Reunification Consistent…
Homeland Security Task Force Southeast partners increase illegal migration enforcement patrols in Florida...
MIAMI — Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast enhanced its operational posture and readiness to address a recent increase in irregular maritime migration originating from…
USCIS Resumes Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program Operations
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is resuming operations under the Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) program, beginning with pending CFRP program applications. USCIS has…
Health Alert for U.S. Citizens in Cuba on Dengue Fever
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Havana (30 August 2022) Location: Cuba Event: A surge of dengue fever has been confirmed in Cuba. Dengue is spread to people through the…
Absentee Ballots
As the November 8, 2022, midterm election approaches, U.S. Embassy Havana encourages voters overseas to return their completed ballots as early as possible. Eligible voters…
Weather Alert: U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba – September 25, 2022
Location: Western and Central provinces of Cuba Event: Tropical Storm Ian is projected to develop into a major Hurricane and pass over Cuba beginning Monday…
The First Anniversary of July 11, 2021 Protests
One year after the July 11, 2021 protests in Cuba, the United States recognizes the determination and courage of the Cuban people as they continue…
2022 Trafficking in Persons Report – Cuba
Cuba (Tier 3) The Government of Cuba does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts…
Announcement of Visa Restrictions Against Cuban Officials
The Department of State has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on 28 Cuban officials pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 5377.
Remarks by Charge d’Affaires Timothy Zuniga-Brown at the U.S. Embassy’s celebration of the...
Ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps, Members of the press and independent civil society, Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends all, Good evening and welcome. It…
The Harsh Sentencing of Human Rights Defenders in Cuba
The United States is deeply concerned by the ongoing harsh sentencing of political protesters in Cuba, and we will continue to work with our partners…
Travel Alert: U. S. Embassy Havana, Cuba
Location: Cuba, countrywide Event: End of Use of Expired U.S. Passports for Return of U.S. Citizens to the United States. U.S. citizens will no longer…
State Department Takes Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions Against Cuban Officials
The Department of State has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on five Cuban officials pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 5377, which suspends nonimmigrant entry into…
Frequently Asked Questions – Expansion of Cuba Visa Processing
Q: Which immigrant visa categories will be scheduled in Havana? There are two broad categories of family-based immigrant visas: Immediate Relative and Family Preference. Immediate…
No Immediate Change to Consular Services at the U.S. Embassy in Havana
The Spokesperson for the Department of State, Ned Price stated on May 16 that “…we will reinstate the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program (CFRP) and…
Biden Administration Expands Support to the Cuban People
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MAY 16, 2022 The Administration’s policy towards Cuba continues to focus first and foremost on support for the Cuban…
Updates on Immigrant Visa Processing in Guyana
The U.S. Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana is a regional immigrant visa processing center for applicants from Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Cuba. We heard the…
Havana Immigrant Visa Processing FAQs
Q. Is the U.S. Embassy in Havana open for visa processing? In May 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Havana will resume limited immigrant visa processing…
Consular Services Available at U.S. Embassy Havana
Last updated: May 3, 2022 Thank you for your interest in consular services and travel to the United States! Many services are now available, and…
Secretary’s Message to the Cuban People
Today, we recognize the strength and diversity of the Cuban people and their many contributions to the world. We celebrate the strong bonds between our…
Sanctioning Cuban Security Forces in Response to Violent Repression of Protests
Starting on July 11, tens of thousands of Cubans in dozens of cities and towns throughout their country took to the streets to peacefully demand…
United States and Concerned Nations Stand Together for the Cuban People
Beginning on July 11, tens of thousands of Cubans across the island took to the streets to peacefully demand their fundamental freedoms and a better…
Sanctioning Cuban Police in Response to Violent Repression of Peaceful Protests
On July 22, the United States imposed sanctions on the leader of Cuba’s military and on the Cuban Ministry of the Interior’s Special National Brigade…
