U.S. Works to Re-establish Diplomatic Relations with Cuba, Amends Travel Regulations
President Obama shakes hand with Cuba's Raul Castro.
On December 17, the White House published a factsheet on re-establishing U.S. relations with Cuba and an updated policy approach to U.S.-Cuba relations. As part of this large shift in policy toward our relationship with Cuba were key components related to travel. As part of this shift, the U.S. will facilitate an expansion of travel between the two countries under general licenses for the 12 existing categories fo travel to Cuba that are currently authorized by law.
Licenses will be made for authorized travelers under the following 12 categories:
(1) family visits;
(2) official business of the U.S. government, foreign governments, and certain intergovernmental organizations;
(3) journalistic activity;
(4) professional research and professional meetings;
(5) educational activities;
(6) religious activities;
(7) public performances, clinics, workshops, athletic and other competitions, and exhibitions;
(8) support for the Cuban people;
(9) humanitarian projects;
(10) activities of private foundations or research or educational institutes;
(11) exportation, importation, or transmission of information or information materials; and
(12) certain export transactions that may be considered for authorization under existing regulations and guidelines.
You can access the Factsheet here.
For all your immigration needs, contact Karim Law today. You can either call us at (480)-626-0641 or fill out our contact form and we will get in touch with you promptly.
Licenses will be made for authorized travelers under the following 12 categories:
(1) family visits;
(2) official business of the U.S. government, foreign governments, and certain intergovernmental organizations;
(3) journalistic activity;
(4) professional research and professional meetings;
(5) educational activities;
(6) religious activities;
(7) public performances, clinics, workshops, athletic and other competitions, and exhibitions;
(8) support for the Cuban people;
(9) humanitarian projects;
(10) activities of private foundations or research or educational institutes;
(11) exportation, importation, or transmission of information or information materials; and
(12) certain export transactions that may be considered for authorization under existing regulations and guidelines.
- Travelers in the 12 categories of travel to Cuba authorized by law will be able to make arrangements through any service provider that complies with the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations governing travel services to Cuba, and general licenses will authorize provision of such services.
- The policy changes make it easier for Americans to provide business training for private Cuban businesses and small farmers and provide other support for the growth of Cuba’s nascent private sector. Additional options for promoting the growth of entrepreneurship and the private sector in Cuba will be explored.
You can access the Factsheet here.
For all your immigration needs, contact Karim Law today. You can either call us at (480)-626-0641 or fill out our contact form and we will get in touch with you promptly.
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