Location: Haiti Events: The Haitian Government has declared Thursday, July 7, 2022, a day off to commemorate the assassination of President Jovenel Moise. All offices, businesses, schools, and banks in Haiti will be closed. Accordingly, the Embassy will be also be closed July 7, 2022 and will re-open for business on July 8. Assistance: • ... Read More»
Security Alert: Temporary Travel Restriction for US Embassy Personnel
Location: Port-au-Prince: Tabarre: 15 Octubre Blvd in area of Executive Villas, La Fourchette, and Belmart Grocery Store Events: Ongoing incident involving gun shots at 15 de Octubre Blvd in area of Executive Villas, La Fourchette, and Belmart Grocery Store. All US Embassy Personnel are currently restricted to travel betweem the US Embassy and US Government housing. Actions to take: ... Read More»
U.S. Coast Guard repatriates 98 people to Haiti
United States Coast Guard June 29, 2022 Multimedia Release MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter William Trump’s crew repatriated 98 Haitians to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, Wednesday, after being rescued approximately 40 miles southeast of Islamorada. A good Samaritan reported to Sector Key West watchstanders, Saturday, at approximately 10:30 a.m., that the overloaded sailing vessel had their mast ... Read More»
Implementation of the Credible Fear and Asylum Processing Interim Final Rule
Department of Homeland Security May 26, 2022 Fact Sheet On May 31, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) began implementing a rule to ensure that those subject to expedited removal who are eligible for asylum are granted relief quickly, and those who are not are promptly removed. Due to ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Travel with Expired U.S. Passport ends June 30, 2022
Location: Haiti. Event: After June 30, 2022, you will not be able to use your expired U.S. passport to return to the United States. Actions to take: To renew your passport, schedule an appointment online at https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs . Assistance: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti Tabarre 41, Route de Tabarre Emergencies: +509-2229-8000 Non-emergency inquiries: acspap@state.gov Website: https://ht.usembassy.gov/ Contact the State Department’s Bureau ... Read More»