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Antigua.news Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda Facing Sharp Rise in U.S. Visa Denials Since Trump-Era Policies | VIDEO STORY

Antigua and Barbuda Facing Sharp Rise in U.S. Visa Denials Since Trump-Era Policies | VIDEO STORY

26 September 2025 - 20:23

Antigua and Barbuda Facing Sharp Rise in U.S. Visa Denials Since Trump-Era Policies | VIDEO STORY

26 September 2025 - 20:23

Antiguans and Barbudans are facing an unexpected roadblock in their long-standing travel relationship with the United States, as a surge in visa rejections particularly for renewals—has left many residents frustrated and confused.

Antigua and Barbuda Facing Sharp Rise in U.S. Visa Denials Since Trump-Era Policies | VIDEO STORY

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18 Comments

  1. Tell them not to sweat it, that donkey h*le won’t be there, Democrats expect to win both House and Senate next year. The Republican leader have breaking the law from Day One.

    IMPEACHMENT IS A MUST!!!

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  2. I know someone had their visa renewal rejected. He is an attorney here. They didn’t give a reason. So I believe every word of this article

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  3. The U.S. loves to call itself the land of opportunity, yet it keeps slamming the door on Caribbean people. Maybe it’s time they look back at how much we contribute to their economy and communities.

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  4. Stop it! It is NOT Antigua alone!

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    • If our main industry wasn’t tourism we won’t let them in either and put them out of every country in the world and they will understand because we act like we can’t fight back they will not stop ugh

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  5. Very soon not one black man woman or child will be in the US

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  6. I just want alternative trade routes and travel routes for us in the Caribbean. If I can avoid a US port, I’ll take it.
    Let your $ go where it is appreciated. Stop prop up that sketchy Uncle Sam.

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  7. I even scared to respond before uncle trump see it and block my visa

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  8. Where is the statistical data to support your assertion? Or is this just another of your sickening tactics called fear mongering. Not all Antiguans swallow everything put out there by wannabe journalists! So before running off on your “the sky is falling campaign, please show some respect for your subscribers by showing us some side work.
    IS IT A FACT? OR. IT IS A FACT.

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    • When will your visa expire? Are you afraid to apply? Go apply and come back and tell us.

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  9. Comment *I wanted to apply for my visa and that story here just made me change my mind

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  10. Has anyone stopped to consider all the scandals of money laundering and Antigua/Barbuda being a gateway to many illegal things against the US. Why is the Navy base no longer in Antigua?

    We are being denied because of what our politicians have done. There’s a lot of things we don’t know.

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  11. US US US if some people dont travel to the US they have committed the biggest sin. Yet they curse others who come to Antigua to make a living.

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  12. Wow. So how is this man going to take care of his business now he can’t go to the US?

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  13. This is the time for people for completely forget about the US and their cheap goods

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  14. People should ease up on the visa applications for now until they feel more comfortable

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  15. Not Antiguans and Barbudans alone. Mr on a vengeance for black people

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  16. My grand parents Frederick and Mildred Byams were born
    And raised in Antigua and Barbuda before emigrating to new york…..as a gran child I’m seeking my decendant citizenship in Antigua.. The
    United States is now an autocratic state because of trump. Its getting more dangerous every day

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