US Releases Fresh Message on How Immigrants, Family Members Can Use Visas the Right Way
- US Ambassador Ervin Massinga addressed visa holders directly in a 2-minute, 31-second video posted from the US Embassy in Addis Ababa
- Massinga warned that travellers who have previously misused visas should not expect to receive new ones from the United States
- The ambassador stressed that a US visa is a privilege, not a right, and that immigration laws carry real consequences
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Washington, USA - The United States (US) Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga, has put visa holders on notice, warning that anyone who breaks immigration rules risks being permanently shut out of future US travel opportunities.
Massinga delivered the warning in a video posted on Thursday, October 28, through the official account of the US Embassy in Addis Ababa. Addressing travellers directly, he made clear that the US government monitors how its visas are used and responds accordingly.
Source: UGC
Massinga's warning to visa holders
The ambassador's message left little room for ambiguity. He told visa holders that compliance is the condition under which they remain welcome in the United States.
"My message to you is simple: use your visa correctly, and we welcome you. If you or your family have misused visas in the past, or attempt to misuse one, you should not expect a new one," he said.
Furthermore, Massinga reminded applicants and current visa holders that access to the United States is not guaranteed to anyone.
"Remember, a visa is a privilege, not a right. We take our immigration laws seriously, and so should you," he added.
What the warning means for travellers
The ambassador's remarks signal that past immigration violations, whether by an individual or members of their household, can affect future visa applications. His reference to family members suggests that misuse by a relative may also be taken into account when new applications are reviewed.
The statement reinforces the United States' broader stance on immigration compliance, making clear that entry into the country depends not only on meeting application requirements but on how previous visas were used after entry was granted.
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