U.S. Embassy in Barbados/Grenada
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Barbados/Grenada
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U.S. Embassy Barbados issues alert as Tropical Storm Jerry approaches Leeward Islands
The U.S. Embassy in Barbados has issued a weather alert for U.S. citizens and residents in the Eastern Caribbean and northern Leeward Islands due to Tropical Storm Jerry.
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State Department releases 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report urging global action
The U.S. State Department has released the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, marking its 25th edition.
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Saint Lucian entrepreneur Michelle Samuel receives AEIF grant for BizConnect project
Michelle Samuel, a Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellow from Saint Lucia, and her team have received a 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) grant for their project, BizConnect.
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U.S. Embassy outlines procedures for lost or expired green cards abroad
United States Legal Permanent Residents (LPR) and Conditional Residents (CR) traveling outside the United States are required to present valid documents that show their residency status when re-entering the country.
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U.S. Embassy announces consular outreach appointments in Saint Vincent on September 10
A consular officer from the U.S. Embassy will visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on September 10, 2025, to accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.
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Consular representative to offer appointments for U.S. citizens in Tortola on September 4
A consular representative will be available to assist U.S. citizens in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, on September 4.
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U.S. Embassy outlines end date for interview waivers on certain petition-based visas
The U.S. Embassy in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has announced that the Interview Waiver (IW) process for certain petition-based nonimmigrant visas will remain available until September 2, 2025.
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U.S. Embassy offers interview waivers for student visas through September 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Barbados has announced that certain applicants for F, M, and academic J visas may be eligible to apply without an in-person interview until September 2, 2025.
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Cindy Diouf appointed as principal officer at U.S. Embassy Grenada
Cindy Diouf has been named Principal Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Grenada.
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U.S. Embassy announces outreach visits in Anguilla and St. Martin
A U.S. Embassy consular officer is set to visit Anguilla and St. Martin to accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.
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U.S. Embassy maintains Level One travel advisory for Barbados
The U.S. Embassy has issued a reminder that the Travel Advisory for Barbados remains at Level One, advising travelers to "Exercise Normal Precautions."
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Security tips for U.S. citizens during Barbados' festival season
During the Crop Over season in Barbados, U.S. citizens are advised to remain vigilant and practice personal security measures.
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US Embassy to hold sealed bid auto auction in St. Michael
The U.S. Embassy is set to conduct a sealed bid auto auction at its parking lot located in Wildey Business Park, Wildey, St. Michael.
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Consular officer to offer limited services in British Virgin Islands
A Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy is scheduled to visit the British Virgin Islands on June 12, 2025, to process applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.
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U.S. issues alert ahead of Atlantic hurricane season
The Department of State has issued an alert to U.S. citizens regarding the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which is set to begin on June 1 and last until November 30.
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Application opens for 2026-27 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The application period for the 2026-27 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is now open, with submissions closing on July 15, 2025.
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U.S. Embassy in Barbados announces temporary suspension of routine consular services
Appointments for visas, passports, consular reports of birth abroad, and other routine services at the U.S. Embassy in Barbados will be unavailable from June 16 to July 11 due to scheduled maintenance in the Consular Section.
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U.S.-funded emergency centers handed over to Dominica
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has announced the completion of two emergency operations centers in Dominica, funded by the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).
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Applications open for 2026 YLAI Fellowship Program
The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program.
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U.S. consular officer provides services in Saint Lucia on May 14-15, 2025
A consular officer from the U.S. Embassy will be in Saint Lucia on May 14 and 15, 2025, to process applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.