“A UNITED STATES visa is a privilege, not a right.”

This was the message from visa chief at the United States Embassy, Port of Spain, Mike Mitchell, in a statement posted to the embassy’s Facebook page yesterday morning.

“Breaking US laws have serious consequences to visa holders. If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be revoked,” he said. “You may be deported and you could be ineligible for future US visas. Follow the rules and don’t jeopardise your travel. A US visa is a privilege, not a right.”