At this time, most in-person services have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we continue to provide a limited number of expedited appointments for persons with urgent travel needs.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 9 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Coronavirus; COVID-19, Visas
Question: How soon will visa operations return to normal at the Embassy? What is the latest guidance on applying for a visa and will I be able to get an interview soon? Answer: The U.S. Embassy Consular Section continues to limit non-immigrant visa services according to host country and U.S. Department of State guidelines ...
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, Non Immigrant Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visas
The validity of your payment (known as the MRV fee) has been extended until December 31, 2021, to allow applicants who were unable to schedule a visa appointment due to the suspension of routine consular operations the opportunity to schedule their visa appointment with the current fee.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 9 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, interview waivers fee, MRV, Visas
Voting is an essential part of our role as citizens and yes, U.S. citizens currently overseas who are eligible to vote can participate in all general, primary, and special elections for federal offices.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 9 September, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Ask the Consul, FPCA, FVAP
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.
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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
Effective March 16, 2020, the Embassy suspended routine nonimmigrant and immigrant visa appointments until further notice due to COVID-19.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visas
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 4 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Immigrant Visa, LPR, USCIS, Visas
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, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 5 March, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Ask the Consul, Children's Issues
