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

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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

This story was first published by Antigua News on September 26, 2025: antigua.news/2025/09/26/antigua-and-barbuda-facing-sharp-rise-in-u-s-visa-denials-since-trump-era-policies-video-story. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (18)

  • Repp Tyle September 26, 2025, 8:37 PM

    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!!!
    Reply
  • Pamela September 26, 2025, 8:58 PM

    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
    Reply
  • Informed citizen September 26, 2025, 9:02 PM

    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.
    Reply
  • ANTIGUA FIRST September 26, 2025, 9:14 PM

    Stop it! It is NOT Antigua alone!
    Reply
    • Fight back islanders September 27, 2025, 12:54 AM

      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
      Reply
  • Timothy September 26, 2025, 9:21 PM

    Very soon not one black man woman or child will be in the US
    Reply
  • Antiguan September 26, 2025, 10:04 PM

    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.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee September 26, 2025, 10:41 PM

    I even scared to respond before uncle trump see it and block my visa
    Reply
  • Faithful National # 1 September 26, 2025, 11:48 PM

    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.
    Reply
    • Laurelle Andrew September 27, 2025, 7:15 AM

      When will your visa expire? Are you afraid to apply? Go apply and come back and tell us.
      Reply
  • Unruly One September 27, 2025, 2:19 AM

    Comment *I wanted to apply for my visa and that story here just made me change my mind
    Reply
  • True Antiguan September 27, 2025, 6:16 AM

    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.
    Reply
  • Blackstarliner September 27, 2025, 6:27 AM

    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.
    Reply
  • Anonymous September 27, 2025, 12:54 PM

    Wow. So how is this man going to take care of his business now he can’t go to the US?
    Reply
  • Darian September 27, 2025, 3:54 PM

    This is the time for people for completely forget about the US and their cheap goods
    Reply
  • Ben Simmons September 27, 2025, 10:22 PM

    People should ease up on the visa applications for now until they feel more comfortable
    Reply
  • Zy October 1, 2025, 9:41 PM

    Not Antiguans and Barbudans alone. Mr on a vengeance for black people
    Reply
  • Vincent Byams October 5, 2025, 6:06 PM

    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
    Reply

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