U.S. Interests Section - Havana Cautions Against Visa Scams

The U.S. Interests Section - Havana reminds Cuban citizens and residents to use caution when working with private entities to apply for visas to the United States, as reports of fraudulent e-mails, websites, and print advertisements offering visa services are on the rise.

Many private websites offer legitimate services to assist individuals in applying for visas, but some illegitimate entities claim to provide "visa services" as a cover for scams or identity theft.  Some of these websites may attempt to charge a fee for providing forms and information about immigration procedures that are available to the public at no charge on the Department of State (www.state.gov) and www.travel.state.gov websites, or through the U.S. Interests Section - Havana website.

To report incidents of visa fraud, please contact the U.S. Interests Section - Havana via e-mail at HavanaConsularInfo@state.gov.  Images of U.S. emblems such as flags, eagles, monuments, or official seals do not necessarily indicate a U.S. Government website.  A domain name of ".gov" ensures that a website is a legitimate U.S. Government site where the information is free and up-to-date.

Complaints about unwanted e-mails that may be scams can be sent to the U.S. Department of Justice at www.usdoj.gov/spam.htm.