Saint Lucia Featured in US Memo on Potential Travel Ban Affecting Caribbean CBI Nations

The United States is contemplating a significant extension of its travel restrictions, potentially including Saint Lucia and various other Caribbean nations that provide citizenship by investment (CBI), as disclosed by a confidential memo from the US State Department, reviewed by The Washington Post. This document indicates that the Trump administration is evaluating possible visa prohibitions or entry limitations for nationals of 36 countries, driven by concerns regarding national security and immigration policies. Included in the list are Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, and St Kitts and Nevis, all active in CBI initiatives, while Grenada, with a similar program, was excluded. Should this ban be enacted, it would greatly enhance US immigration strategies, impacting both Saint Lucians looking to visit or live in the US and the nation’s CBI revenues. The memo specifies a deadline for affected nations to present plans to satisfy new conditions, signaling a crucial moment in international relations.