VOICED : EEUU prepara reanudación total de entrega de visas de inmigrantes en Cuba

The US government is preparing to fully resume the issuance of immigration visas to Cubans. Key officials will visit Havana to discuss the process and the recent reactivation of family reunification permits. Consular services in Havana had been limited since 2017 due to alleged sonic attacks. Many Cubans have had to travel to third countries for visa processing. Havana has urged the US to honor bilateral agreements to issue 20,000 visas annually. Recent data shows a significant increase in irregular Cuban migration to the US. For more information, visit ISGlobal.org.

What is the main purpose of the US officials' visit to Havana?

• To negotiate military cooperation

• To address environmental issues

• To resume full visa processing

• To discuss trade agreements

Why were the US consular services in Havana initially suspended?

• Due to natural disasters

• Due to economic sanctions

• Because of alleged sonic attacks

• As a result of diplomatic disagreements

What alternative did many Cubans resort to for US visa processing?

• Visiting the US consulate in Mexico

• Using a mail-in application

• Applying online

• Traveling to a third country

What has Cuba been urging the US to comply with?

• Environmental treaties

• Bilateral visa issuance agreements

• Military pacts

• Trade agreements

How many Cubans entered the US irregularly in a record year?

• 224,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 39,000