Ask the Consul — May 2021
In order to safeguard the health of our customers and team members, the Consular Section is providing limited in-person services. Read More»
Ask the Consul – December, 2020
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 ... Read More»
Ask the Consul – November, 2020
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. Read More»
Ask the Consul — June 2020
We strongly encourage U.S. citizens residing in Trinidad and Tobago to register with the Embassy's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, https://step.state.gov/step/ , which is commonly referred to as “STEP.” Read More»
Foreign Nationals from Brazil added to the list of countries suspended from entry into the U.S.
Entry of foreign nationals who were physically present within the following list of countries within 14 days prior to their entry or attempted entry into the United States is suspended. Read More»
Embassy Remains Closed; Guidance on Consular Issues
U.S. Embassy Port of Spain remains closed as of March 16, 2020 except for emergency services to U.S. citizens. Read More»
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. Read More»
Suspension of Interview Waiver Process for Trinidad and Tobago Effective March 20
From Friday, March 20, 2020, the U.S. Embassy is not accepting applications through Interview Waiver (Drop Box) for B1/B2 visas. Read More»
Visa Appointments Canceled Until Further Notice
Effective March 16, 2020, the United States Embassy Port of Spain is canceling routine in-person immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. Interview waiver cases, which do not require physical presence, will still be processed. Read More»
Ask the Consul – March 2020
Eligibility to use the Renewal Interview Waiver (RIW) or Age Interview Waiver (AIW) process is based on your responses to the online questions when you register for visa services at trinidadandtobago.usvisa-info.com. Read More»
U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Consular Services to Transition to $100TT Polymer Note as of Monday, December 16, 2019
Port of Spain, December 11, 2019: As of Monday, December 16, 2019, U.S. Embassy Port of Spain will only accept the new $100TT polymer note for in-person cash payments for consular services, including passport and other services for U.S. citizens; non-immigrant visa reciprocity and petition-based application fees; and immigrant visa fees. The Embassy will no longer ... Read More»
Beware of Fraudulent Calls Using the U.S. Embassy’s Phone Numbers
The U.S. Embassy Port of Spain wishes to warn citizens of Trinidad and Tobago of a scam using the telephone numbers of the U.S. Embassy. Read More»
Thousands attend College Fair 2019
Thousands of students, parents and teachers attended College Fair 2019 hosted by the U.S. Embassy in collaboration with the High Commission of Canada at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Port of Spain on October 12-13, 2019. This FREE public event is one of the largest tertiary education fairs in the region. This year, 55 colleges/universities participated: ... Read More»
Ask the Consul – June 2019
Question: What documents should I send in with my passports if I qualify for Age Interview Waiver or Renewal Interview Waiver? Answer: We have received many inquiries on this topic since the program was announced in March and welcome the opportunity to clarify the process. Renewal Interview Waiver (RIW) and Age Interview Waiver (AIW) applications ... Read More»
Effective June 1, NIV Interview Waiver documents will not be returned to applicants
May 24, 2019: Beginning June 1, documents submitted to the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain in support of a Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) interview waiver application will not be returned, other than the applicant’s valid and expired passports. Supporting documents submitted before June 1, will be returned per the current practice. This is meant to simplify ... Read More»
Applying for a ‘tourist’ visa in T&T? Do not pay fees online!
REMINDER: When you are applying for your Non-Immigrant “tourist” Visa at U.S. Embassy Port of Spain, you MUST pay your application fees at Scotiabank branches ONLY. Payment for Non-Immigrant “tourist” Visas CANNOT be made online using your credit card. If you are prompted to do so, you are not using an official U.S. government website. ... Read More»
Ask the Consul — March 2019
You have to tell the consular officer what those ties are during the visa interview. Examples of ties are the economic, familial, social, and other aspects of your life that call you back home. Consular officers consider family relationships, employment, finances, and possessions among other factors. Read More»
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 ... Read More»
Visa update for Immigrant Visa (Green Card) Applicants
Starting February 1, 2019, persons applying for Immigrant Visas (Green Card) at the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain will be required to present the new polymer, computer-generated vital statistics certificates issued by the Registrar General. These include Trinidad and Tobago birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates. All previous versions of these civil documents will ... Read More»
No Change in Visa Policy for Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago
The U.S. Embassy to Port of Spain advises the public that, contrary to rumors, there has been NO recent change in Visa Policy for nationals of Trinidad and Tobago. Please check https://travel.state.gov for the latest official information, as well as our website https://tt.usembassy.gov/ and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @USinTT. Read More»
Ask the U.S. Consul – July 2017
My brother lives in the US and he filed some papers for me to join him there 5 years ago. We have not heard or received any information. From which agency can I receive an update? Your issue is a very common one and we are happy to provide insight into the process. Due to ... Read More»
Ask the U.S. Consul — May 2017
My family would like to travel for the summer holiday but my mother and 12 year old daughter need to apply for their visas. My mother is very elderly and my daughter is studying for her exams. Do they have to come to the Embassy for an interview? Read More»
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