WATCH: New Arrangements Coming for U.S. Visa Applicants; Existing Visas Protected
Antiguans and Barbudans who currently hold valid United States visas will continue to travel to the U.S. without interruption, according to the country’s Ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders.
Speaking to the state-owned media ABS, following high-level discussions in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Sir Ronald confirmed that there will be no revocation of existing visas and no disruption to travel for nationals who already possess valid documentation.
The assurance comes after urgent diplomatic engagements between Antigua and Barbuda and senior U.S. officials, held just days after President Donald Trump issued a proclamation affecting several countries.
Sir Ronald said an agreement was reached within three days of the proclamation—well ahead of the 180-day review period outlined by the U.S. administration—underscoring what he described as the strength of Antigua and Barbuda’s diplomatic relations and the respect the country commands internationally.
In addition to protecting current visa holders, the ambassador revealed that new arrangements will be introduced for future visa applicants from Antigua and Barbuda, as well as four other countries in the sub-region that operate Citizenship by Investment Programmes.
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