Dominica is one of 36 countries under review for possible travel restrictions by the United States, according to an internal memo obtained by The Washington Post. The memo, signed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, gives the listed nations 60 days to meet specific State Department requirements or face a travel ban.
Key concerns cited include Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, which allows individuals to obtain citizenship without residing on the island. Similar programs in other Caribbean nations such as Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia have also drawn scrutiny.
The memo also pointed to broader issues, including lack of reliable identity documentation, widespread government fraud, and high numbers of citizens overstaying U.S. visas. It further mentioned concerns about antisemitism and anti-American activities.
The proposed restrictions follow an earlier expansion of U.S. immigration bans announced on June 4, which already included CARICOM member Haiti.
The move is part of the Trump administration’s ongoing tough stance on immigration, including controversial ICE raids and stricter visa policies. No timeline was given for the potential implementation of the new restrictions.
