The Cuban Immigration Department has issued a new decree requiring that all immigrants arriving in Cuba must be in possession of at least 200 dollars in cash and able in addition to furnish a cash bond of 100 dollars or a guarantee in lieu there of from a commercial concern, the Jewish Emigration Association, Hicem, here is informed by its office in Havana. The intention is to insure that the immigrant will not become a charity burden upon the community. The immigrant must have the required 200 dollars in cash upon his arrival, since relatives will not be allowed later on to put up the sum for him. No exceptions will be made for anybody, according to the order of the Cuban immigration authorities.
It is very important to note, the Hicem adds, that remittances made to the office of the Hias by relatives on behalf of the incoming immigrants are no longer accepted by the authorities, and the immigrants must in every case have the money in their possession. This ruling is already in effect.
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