Thursday, April 17, 2025 - Living the American dream just got a little more complicated.
For Kenyans holding or planning to apply for U.S. visas, the
U.S Government has declared that the scrutiny doesn’t end at visa approval,
it’s only the beginning.
In a recent statement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
emphasized that visa holders will now be under continuous monitoring, not just
at the point of application but throughout their stay.
“Visa screening does not stop after a visa is issued,” he
stated.
“We expect all visa
holders to respect our laws and immigration rules - or face deportation.”
This marks a significant shift, echoing President Donald
Trump’s tough stance on immigration.
From now on, green card and student visa applicants must
also disclose their social media handles from the past five years.
Anything deemed inappropriate, especially extremist views,
like antisemitic content, could be grounds for immediate visa denial or
revocation.
“There
is no room in the United States for the rest of the world’s extremist
sympathisers, and we are under no obligation to admit them or let them stay
here,” said Tricia McLaughlin, the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistant
Secretary for Public Affairs.
This essentially means your visa is something you have to
earn every single day.
Beyond social media, any violation, be it fraud, theft, fake
documents, or sham marriages, could lead to deportation.
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