On June 16, 2017, President Trump has announced direct changes to American policy toward Cuba, including by stepping up enforcement of the statutory ban on travel to Cuba for tourism-related purposes and by eliminating an option for Americans to travel to the island for individual people-to-people exchanges outside the auspices of an organized group (more from https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2017/06/16/trump-announce-changes-cuba-policy)
What does this mean for UMBC travelers? At this time, please review OFAC’s new FAQs related to the President’s announcement on Cuba policy: https://www.treasury.gov/resourcecenter/sanctions/Programs/Documents/cuba_faqs_20170616.pdf
OFAC has yet to issue new regulations; please check this page for future details
For more information
Contact International Education Services (IES) for visa questions at ies@umbc.edu or 410-455-2624
Contact ORPC with export control questions at compliance@umbc.edu or 410-455-2737