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August 27, 2026
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Trump Administration Turns to Foreign Govt Officials in New Crackdown

Trump Administration Turns to Foreign Govt Officials in New Crackdown

The Trump administration has directed American embassies worldwide to subject the new official's applications to greater scrutiny as it seeks to tighten the approval processes...

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The United States has intensified scrutiny on diplomatic and official visa applications following a review revealing that some foreign officials seeking asylum in the U.S. had previously entered on behalf of their governments.

  • A review of A and G visa holders between 2019 and 2023 uncovered "widespread abuse of the asylum system," with one country having 420 such cases.
  • U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced the new measures, directing American embassies to scrutinize these applications more closely, particularly from countries with the highest numbers.
  • While Kenya is not identified in the review, the new measures could indirectly affect Kenyan officials traveling to the U.S. and also have implications for Uganda and Tanzania.

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