U.S. Embassy in Cuba

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…

MIAMI — Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast enhanced its operational posture and readiness to address a recent increase in irregular maritime migration originating from…

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 – 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…

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…

Location: Worldwide Event:  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for  Monkeypox in Multiple Countries . The…

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…

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…

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…

The Department of State has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on 28 Cuban officials pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 5377.

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 United States is deeply concerned by the ongoing harsh sentencing of political protesters in Cuba, and we will continue to work with our partners…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…