Ask the Consul Archives | U.S. Embassy in Trinidad & Tobago

Ask the Consul — August 2020

The emergence of the COVID-19 virus, U.S. government regulations related to COVID-19, host-country conditions (including border closures), and the necessity for social distancing has affected the volume of services we can accommodate and the ability to provide routine services.

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Visas | Tags: American Citizens Services, Ask the Consul, Coronavirus; COVID-19, Non Immigrant Visa

Ask the Consul – May 2020

Effective March 16, 2020, the Embassy suspended routine nonimmigrant and immigrant visa appointments until further notice due to COVID-19.

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visas

Ask the Consul — February 2019

Question: My mother filed for my entire family to migrate to the U.S., including my spouse, my 7-year-old son and my wife’s 15-year-old daughter from a previous marriage. My wife has changed her name twice with marriage, and her daughter has a different last name. Will this be a problem? Answer: We are always happy ...

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 4 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Immigrant Visa, LPR, USCIS, Visas

Ask the Consul – March 2018

Question: My former wife took my son to the United States for Christmas vacation and has not brought him back to Trinidad. I am concerned because she is now not accepting my calls or answering emails. What advice can the U.S. Embassy offer? Fearful parent Answer: If your child was abducted to the United States, ...

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 5 March, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Ask the Consul, Children's Issues

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