The United States Embassy in Cuba announced that it will begin processing all categories of immigrant visas for immediate family members.
Through its social media channels, it announced that it expects to resume processing visas for the Cuban Family Reunification Program (CFRP) soon.
In a tweet posted on Sunday, the embassy announced a change in visa policy to expedite processes that were negatively impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The embassy also noted that the Department of Homeland Security will resume processing cases this summer and will work with the State Department to begin interviews in Cuba in early fall.
“We chose the immediate family categories recognizing the importance of family reunification for U.S. citizens and their immediate family members,” it explained.
“The U.S. is expanding pathways for legal migration. The Cuban Family Reunification Program provides a safe and orderly route to the United States for certain Cuban beneficiaries of approved family-based immigration petitions,” the diplomatic mission stated.
Dozens of Cubans joyfully received the announcement of the reactivation of the CFRP, understanding that it is a program that was halted under the administration of President Donald Trump, during which an average of 200 sanctions were applied in the territory.
During the first stage, US diplomats will process pending cases from the last five years, which could exceed 22,000 files, including interviews and final visa processing.
Finally, it is a new opportunity for relations between Cuba and the United States, which were strained during the Trump administration.
News report compiled using information from: Tampa Hoy, Univision and Periodico Cubano
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