The US Department of State Consular Affairs has warned that visa holders still risk having their visas revoked despite getting the documents that allow them to stay in the US.
In a statement dated Wednesday, April 16, the department warned that visa holders risked deportation if they failed to comply with various requirements, such as following the laws in America.
Consequently, the US government office added that visa screening continues even after one has already obtained the document and travelled to the us.
"US visa screening does not stop after a visa is issued. We continuously check visa holders to ensure they follow all U.S. laws and immigration rules, and we will revoke their visas and deport them if they don’t," read the statement in part.
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"We expect and the law requires all visa holders to demonstrate their eligibility every day their visa is valid. This includes respecting our laws, behaving appropriately, according to their visa type and continuing to meet these standards throughout their stay in our country." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio added.
Additionally, President Donald Trump's administration has been focusing on deporting illegal migrants from the US.
Following the shift of policy, the US Embassy in Nairobi warned Kenyans against engaging in visa fraud, adding that those involved risked a permanent ban from the US.
"The US visa process is the most secure in the world. Yet, some people unwisely still try to cheat the system by using fake documents, lying on applications, or staying after their visa expires," the Embassy warned.
"These are examples of visa fraud, and it is a serious crime. If you break the law in this way, you may never be allowed to enter the United States again and may face additional penalties. Moreover, failure to tell the whole truth during your visa interview will result in a denial and could lead to long-term ineligibility."
