𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀.

The United States is tightening its grip on visa holders, with continuous monitoring policies now in place even after visa approval.

In a recent statement, the US Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs made it clear that immigrants will be closely watched by the government post-visa issuance. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for visa holders to adhere to US laws and immigration rules, warning that failure to do so could result in visa revocation and deportation.

This move comes as part of recent policy shifts by the Trump administration, which has ramped up vetting procedures for visa applicants. The government is now requiring applicants for immigration benefits, such as green cards and student visas, to disclose their social media handles from the past five years to enhance identity verification and national security screening.

What it means for Kenyans:For Kenyans planning to travel to or currently residing in the US, this new policy means walking a fine line to avoid visa revocation and deportation. Social media activity will be closely scrutinized, with the discovery of antisemitic content being grounds for denial of benefits.The US government is leaving no stone unturned in monitoring visa holders, extending its reach to cover violations of basic laws in the country.

Theft, fraud, submission of fake documents, and marriage fraud are some of the felonies that could lead to visa revocation and loss of privileges to stay in the US.In conclusion, visa holders in the US must be on their best behavior at all times to avoid falling afoul of the government’s stringent monitoring policies. Compliance with US laws and regulations is crucial to maintaining visa status and avoiding potential deportation.