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U.S. announces reopening of consular services in Cuba
"We expect to schedule appointments for some immigration visa categories as soon as practicable," the statement added, although no exact date was given
March 4, 2022 1:20pm
Updated: March 4, 2022 3:22pm
U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Havana Timothy Zuñiga-Brown officially announced on March 3 the reopening of consular services in Cuba after years of suspension, confirmed CNN correspondent Patrick Oppmann.
Oppmann shared the official statement from the U.S. diplomatic headquarters on his Twitter feed.
The National Visa Center will schedule appointments on the island but will also continue to schedule in Guyana as at present, "depending on operational needs."
“Immigrant visa services are a legal and secure avenue for family reunification," the embassy said.
Happening now: Timothy Zúñiga-Brown the chargé d'affaires of the US Embassy in Havana announces the resumption of limited visa services for Cubans on the island. pic.twitter.com/sIBallJ6xM
— Patrick Oppmann CNN (@CNN_Oppmann) March 3, 2022
The statement also specifies that visa applicants must have complete documentation.
"We expect to schedule appointments for some immigration visa categories as soon as feasible," the statement added, although no specific date was mentioned.
Priority will be given to routine U.S. citizen services such as passports, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) applications, and voting services.
The first U.S. diplomats assigned to the embassy in Havana to restart immigration procedures arrived in the Cuban capital on Thursday, reported AméricaTeVe.
