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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Port of Spain

January 6, 2020 Location: Trinidad and Tobago Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware ...

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert

Voting in 2020 Elections

Message for U.S. Citizens Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by ...

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News

Ask the Consul – January 2020

Question: My husband recently became a Legal Permanent Resident in the United States. How can I and our children legally move to the United States to join him? Answer: Thank you for your question. In order to permanently move to the United States, you will need an immigrant visa (IV). U.S. Immigration Law places ...

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 6 January, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Visas

Cannabis Legalization as It Pertains to Visa Applications

Port of Spain, December 28, 2019: The adoption of the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2019 into Trinidad and Tobago law does not exempt persons with expunged convictions from disclosing such information on visa applications. Under U.S. immigration law, visa applicants who have ever been convicted OR arrested for any offense, including drug-related offenses, still must ...

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 27 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Visas

Alert: Issuance of T&T Polymer $100 notes

Location: Trinidad and Tobago Event: $100 TT note currency conversion – U.S. government personnel are being advised to practice personal security awareness during this time while the country undergoes a currency conversion. Actions to Take: Be vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs. Monitor local media for updates. Be aware of your surroundings. Keep a low profile. ...

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 12 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert

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