• About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
  • Login
The Vaultz News
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2DNew
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships
No Result
View All Result
The Vaultz News
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2DNew
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships
No Result
View All Result
The Vaultz News
No Result
View All Result

U.S Embassy In Cuba Reopens Visa And Consular Services

January 4, 2023
Comfort AmpomaabyComfort Ampomaa
in USA
0
U.S Embassy In Cuba Reopens Visa And Consular Services

A classic American convertible car passes beside the United States embassy as Cuban flags fly at the Anti-Imperialist Tribune, a massive stage on the Malecon seaside promenade in Havana, Cuba, July 26, 2015.

The United States Embassy in Cuba is reopening visa and consular services on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, the first time it has done so since a wave of unexplained health incidents among diplomatic staff in 2017 reduced the American presence in Havana.

The Embassy confirmed this week that it will begin processing immigrant visas, with a priority placed on permits to reunite Cubans with family in the U.S., and others like the diversity visa lottery.

The resumption comes amid the greatest migratory flight from Cuba in decades, which has placed pressure on the Biden administration to open more legal pathways to Cubans and start a dialogue with the Cuban government, despite a historically tense relationship.

RelatedPosts

U.S Lauds Truce Extension

Biden Says Captives Release Deal Is Within Reach

Israeli War Hangs U.S Credibility In The Balance

They are anticipated to give out at least 20,000 visas a year, though it is just a drop in the bucket of the migratory tide, which is fueled by intensifying economic and political crises on the island.

The growing migration is due to a complex array of factors, including economic, energy and political crises, as well deep discontent among Cubans.

While the vast majority of Cuban migrants head to the U.S. via flights to Nicaragua and cross by land at the U.S. border with Mexico, thousands more have also taken a dangerous voyage by sea. They travel 90 miles to the Florida coast, often arriving in rickety, precariously constructed boats packed with migrants.

The exodus from Cuba is also compounded by rising migration to the U.S. from other countries like Haiti and Venezuela, forcing the U.S. government to grapple with a growingly complex situation on its southern border.

GettyImages 1240418371
People queue at the U.S. embassy in Havana on May 3, 2022.

Renewal Of Visa Comes After Series Of Discussions And Visits

The renewal of visa work at the embassy comes after a series of migration talks and visits by U.S. officials to Havana in recent months, and may also be the sign of a slow thawing between the two governments.

“Engaging in these talks underscores our commitment to pursuing constructive discussions with the government of Cuba where appropriate to advance U.S. interests,” the U.S. Embassy said in a statement in November following an American delegation’s visit to Cuba.

The small steps are far cry from relations under President Barack Obama, who eased many American Cold War-era sanctions during his time in office and made a historic visit to the island in 2016.

Visa and consular services were closed on the island in 2017 after embassy staff were afflicted in a series of health incidents, alleged sonic attacks that remain largely unexplained.

As a result, many Cubans who wanted to legally migrate to the U.S. have had to fly to places like Guyana to do so before migrating or reuniting with family.

While relations have always been tense between Cuba and the U.S., they were heightened following the embassy closure and the Trump administration’s tightening of sanctions on Cuba.

Under President Joe Biden, the U.S. has eased some restrictions on things like remittances and family travel from Miami to Cuba, but has fallen short of hopes by many in Cuba that a Biden presidency would return the island to its “Obama era.”

Restrictions on tourist travel to Cuba, and imports and exports of many goods, remain in place.

READ ALSO: Foreign Affairs Ministry Cautions General Public To Take Necessary Precautions On Trips To China

Tags: CubaDiplomacyUS

Related Posts

U.S Urges Xi To Press Putin To “Halt The War Crimes”
USA

U.S Lauds Truce Extension

November 27, 2023
Biden Says Captives Release Deal Is Within Reach
Asia

Biden Says Captives Release Deal Is Within Reach

November 21, 2023
US Pledges $2 Billion In Drones, Ammunition, Aid To Ukraine
USA

Israeli War Hangs U.S Credibility In The Balance

November 22, 2023
1000 38
Asia

Israel To Implement Four-hour Pauses In Gaza

November 15, 2023
No New Cold War With China – President Joe Biden
Asia

U.S Citizens Expected To Exit Gaza Today

November 1, 2023
Russia Rejects US Claims That Its UN Council Presidency Is A Joke
USA

U.S Decries Hamas’ “Sickening” Goals

October 28, 2023

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Previous Post

Gold Prices Skyrocket, Dollar Weakens Ahead Of Minutes from the Federal Reserve

Next Post

Alleged Corruption at Northern Development Authority: OSP To Announce Outcome Of Investigation Soon

Sign up for The Vaultz analytic wire

Get weekly news analysis from top editors at The Vaultz and stay informed on trending economic and business issues from across the globe.
Germany and Ghana Forge €145.9 Million Pact for Sustainable Development
Banking

Germany and Ghana Forge €145.9 Million Pact for Sustainable Development

by Stephen M.CNovember 28, 2023
Israel Says Truce Violated In Northern Gaza
Asia

Israel Says Truce Violated In Northern Gaza

by Comfort AmpomaaNovember 28, 2023
WANEP calls on ECOWAS Chair to issue a statement that shows Nigerians “are not alone”
General News

President Urged To Expedite Assent To Criminal Offences Bill

by Angeller AshongNovember 28, 2023
Deputy Majority Leader Back Calls For The Non-Criminalization Of LGBTQ Persons
General News

Deputy Majority Leader Back Calls For The Non-Criminalization Of LGBTQ Persons

by Evans Junior OwuNovember 28, 2023
Ghana’s Trade Balance Improves Significantly to A Surplus of US$1.8 billion in First Half of 2023- BoG
General News

Laying Of Import Restriction Bill Postponed Again

by Stephen M.CNovember 28, 2023
Ecobank, AGF Sign $200m Risk-Sharing Agreement
Banking

Ecobank, AGF Sign $200m Risk-Sharing Agreement

by Stephen M.CNovember 28, 2023
Germany and Ghana Forge €145.9 Million Pact for Sustainable Development
Israel Says Truce Violated In Northern Gaza
WANEP calls on ECOWAS Chair to issue a statement that shows Nigerians “are not alone”
Deputy Majority Leader Back Calls For The Non-Criminalization Of LGBTQ Persons
Ghana’s Trade Balance Improves Significantly to A Surplus of US$1.8 billion in First Half of 2023- BoG
Ecobank, AGF Sign $200m Risk-Sharing Agreement
Snow
FIND OUT MORE

The Vaultz News

Copyright © 2021 The Vaultz News. All rights reserved.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2D
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships

Copyright © 2021 The Vaultz News. All rights reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In