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Two Caribbean countries—Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica—are now subject to new United States travel restrictions under a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, citing concerns over screening, vetting and citizenship by investment programmes.
The measures, which take effect on January 1, 2026, partially suspend the entry of nationals of both countries as immigrants and on several non-immigrant visa categories, including B-1/B-2 visitor visas and F, M and J student visas.
According to the proclamation, Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica were included because both countries have historically offered citizenship by investment without residency, which U.S. authorities say creates vulnerabilities in identity verification and vetting. Consular officers have also been directed to reduce the validity of other non-immigrant visas issued to nationals of the two states, where permitted by law.
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