US expanding flights to Cuba, resuming family reunifications
WASHINGTON (AA) – In a move to reverse Trump-era restrictions, the Biden administration on Monday announced a series of measures to loosen some policies on Cuba.
In a statement, the State Department said the US will facilitate family reunifications by reinstating the Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) Program and authorize charter flights to locations beyond Havana.
Washington will also ensure that remittances flow more freely to the Cuban people, said the statement, adding the current limit on family remittances of $1,000 per quarter per sender-receiver pair will be removed.
The US aims to make it easier for families to visit their relatives in Cuba and for authorized US travelers to engage with the Cuban people, attend meetings and conduct research.
Visa processing in Havana will be increased while the majority of immigrant visa cases will be processed at the US Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana.
Washington also plans to provide more access to US internet services, applications and e-commerce platforms as well as supporting new spots for electronic payments, according to the State Department.
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