Saturday, April 12, 2025 - The US Embassy in Kenya has warned Kenyans planning a trip to the United States to follow the rules, or face serious consequences, including a lifetime ban.
In an official statement dated April 11th, Chargé
d’Affaires Marc Dillard urged Kenyans to travel lawfully, warning that any
attempt to game the system will backfire.
“To put it plainly, if you try to enter the United States
illegally, lie to obtain a visa, work without legal permission, or stay in the
United States after your visa or visa waiver period expires, you will face
serious penalties,” Dillard said.
He noted that while many Kenyans do the right thing, a
growing number are attempting to exploit loopholes, prompting the US Government
to crack down under President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda.
“President Trump is ensuring adherence to US immigration
laws to make America safe, strong, and prosperous,” he added.
The Embassy revealed that illegal border crossings have
dropped by 94% compared to last year, while arrests of undocumented immigrants
inside the US surged by 627% in February alone.
“If you try to cross a US border or remain in the United
States illegally, you will be caught, detained, and sent back,” the statement
warned.
“You may also be banned from ever returning or face fines
and criminal charges.”
The warning also applies to Kenyans already in the US who
are contemplating overstaying their visas.
As of 2020, approximately 30,000
Kenyans were reported to be living in the United States without proper legal
documentation.
This figure, based on data from
the U.S Census Bureau, likely increased during the Biden administration due to
record border crossings.
The U.S has the highest number of
Kenyan migrants, with a population exceeding 100,000.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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