Wamuzi News Ke
The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a dramatic warning: any Kenyan found guilty of visa fraud will be hit with a lifetime ban from entering the US, as part of a sweeping inter-agency crackdown.
In a stern statement released today, the embassy cautioned, “Those who commit visa fraud will be banned from the United States for life,” adding that submitting false documentation or misleading information could also trigger criminal prosecution.
“A nation without borders is not a nation,” the US authorities emphasized .The warning comes amid heightened scrutiny by US authorities targeting falsified bank statements, counterfeit academic credentials, and sham employment documentation.
Visa applicants and those assisting them—including agents and sponsors—are now being flagged for criminal liability .Under Section 212 of the US Immigration and Nationality Act, any form of misrepresentation results in permanent inadmissibility—a rule now being enforced with renewed vigor .
The embassy’s advisory underscores the US government’s intensified efforts to tighten immigration control and seal systemic loopholes. A key part of this strategy is a newly introduced “visa integrity fee” of at least $250, levied on non-immigrant visa seekers—Amplifying the cost and complexity of the application process .
For Kenyan travelers—be they tourists, students, or business visitors—the message is clear: honest, lawful applications are non-negotiable.
Those tempted by counterfeit documents or facile shortcuts risk not just deportation, but a permanent severance from one of the world’s most coveted travel destinations.
