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US Visa: Kenyans Among Most Affected By Restrictions Despite 'Friendly Nation' Status

The US State Department refused more than 37,000 visa applications in 2018 due to the Trump administration’s travel ban, up from less than 1,000 the previous year when the ban had not fully taken effect, according to agency data. Recently, it was reported that the USA will require anyone applying for a VISA to share t

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US Visa: Kenyans Among Most Affected By Restrictions Despite 'Friendly Nation' Status

The US State Department refused more than 37,000 visa applications in 2018 due to the Trump administration’s travel ban, up from less than 1,000 the previous year when the ban had not fully taken effect, according to agency data. Recently, it was reported that the USA will require anyone applying for a VISA to share their social media names, previous email addresses and phone numbers. This was said to be as a result of the fight against terrorism. What the USA doesn't state is that, in Kenya, they deny VISA to almost everyone who applies. So, whats the point? Worldwide, the United States denies nearly 4 million visa applications a year for a variety of reasons, including for practicing polygamy, abducting children or simply not qualifying for...

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