ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Dec 17, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authorities after President Donald Trump included nationals from the island and two other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries who would either be “fully” restricted or have limited entry into the United States.
“I have begun discussions with the U.S. State Department for clarity on all aspects of this matter, including the position of persons with visas issued before December 31, 2025. Our general objective is to engage fully with the U.S. Government to discuss the concern expressed about the basis for the visa restrictions, namely that ‘Antigua and Barbuda has historically had Citizenship by Investment without residency,” Antigua and Barbuda Ambassador to the United States, Sr Ronald Sanders said in a statement.
“Our efforts are directed at reaching understandings with the U.S. Government that would allow the restoration of visas to Antigua and Barbuda nationals,” he said, adding that further information will be provided “as discussions proceed with the U.S. authorities”.
Earlier, Prime MInister Gaston Browne said that his administration had taken “careful note” of the proclamation issued by the United States government , saying “we are deeply disappointed that Antigua and Barbuda has been included in this proclamation on the stated ground that our Citizenship by Investment Programme has historically operated without a residency requirement.
“ That assertion does not reflect the present reality of our laws,” Prime Minister Browne said.
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