US visas increase starting today

This Saturday, June 17, increases in visa fees to the United States, established by the American Embassy in Haiti and announced in March 2023 https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-39175-icihaiti-flash-increase-in-prices-for-american-visas.html , will begin to apply. In the case of the tourist visa and others that are not based on petitions, the increase is $160 to $185 dollars, while for visas based on petitions such as (H, L, O, P , Q&A) the new fee will be $190 to $205 dollars. Applicants for "E" visas will also pay new fees, ranging from $205 to $315. This type of visa is applicable to traders and investors who have treaties with the United States.

The SDP rejects a Presidential College of 5 members

The radical Democratic and Popular Sector (SDP) rejects the idea of a 5-member Presidential College proposed by Fanmi Lavalas, PHTK, Montana, EDE to resolve the Crisis. "5 presidential cabinets and 5 presidential processions for 5 presidents in an interim period. It's total chaos at the Palace! Atansyon! Nou pedi Larezon !"

Delays are getting longer in the Haitian banking system

The technical problem related to the Haitian Interbank Payment System (SPIH) pushes the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) to return to manual clearing. According to our information, from Friday, June 16 until further notice, the time limit for clearing check deposits is 5 working days for the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince and 10 working days in provincial towns. The problem remains the same for transfers from one bank to another bank.

25,459 Haitians returning from the DR in May

Friday, June 16, the Support Group for Returnees and Refugees (GARR) said it had identified 25,459 Haitian migrants from the Dominican Republic for the month of May 2023. Among them, 13,000 were deported by Dominican migration authorities and 9,261 "would be returned voluntarily".

Towards more efficient tax collection

The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) hosted an important working meeting on Thursday between the Director General, his team and a delegation from the European Union, with our partner Expertise France. The EU's commitment to efficient and fair tax revenue collection for the benefit of the Haitian people continues with determination.

New Executive Committee at the Protestant Federation of Haiti

Friday, June 176, 2023 took place the investiture of the new executive committee of the Protestant Federation of Haiti, chaired by Pastor Calixte Fleuridor, for a second consecutive term.

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