K
Originally published by Kenyanstop
February 15, 2026
5d ago
How Using Third-Party Visa Facilitators Can Cost You a U.S. Visa
The embassy in Nairobi had later reiterated that any applicant found using fraudulent or fake documents will face serious consequences, including a lifetime ban from entering the United States...
✨ Key Highlights
The U.S. Embassy in Kenya has issued a stern warning to visa applicants against using third-party agents, citing risks of appointment cancellation due to inaccurate or false information.
- U.S. Embassy warns that using third-party facilitators can lead to immediate cancellation of visa appointments if incorrect information is submitted.
- Applicants are encouraged to book appointments directly or with help from trusted family members or friends, avoiding commercial intermediaries and their added fees.
- The advisory highlights growing concerns about agents imposing extra fees and using fake contact information to control applicants' profiles.
- Kenya continues to face a surge in fraudulent visa activities, including a recent case where an agent swindled dozens of Kenyans out of Ksh 51 million in fake Canadian visa fees.
- Any false declaration, whether intentional or by an agent, could jeopardize one's chances of securing a U.S. visa and may result in a lifetime ban from entering the United States.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Kenyans
Advertisement
Related News
Advertisement