Kenyan Teachers Push for Faster Visa Process for US Jobs.
Kenyan teachers seeking better-paying jobs in the United States are urging the government to expedite the visa application process. The teachers’ plea comes as the US Embassy in Nairobi grapples with a significant backlog of travel permit requests from Kenyans.
Many teachers visit the US Embassy, however, only to encounter prolonged waits and bureaucratic hurdles. As a result, these delays have caused some to miss job opportunities in the US. Moreover, the teachers’ concerns follow recent announcements from the US government indicating expanding staff at the embassy to speed up visa processing.
Last month, the White House issued a statement highlighting agreements between the US and Kenya aimed at improving consular services and addressing the visa application backlog. Furthermore, Ambassador Isaiya Kabira, Secretary of Investments and Entrepreneurship, emphasized that the recruitment of Kenyan teachers by the US marks a significant milestone. This strategic move elevates the status of Kenyan educators globally.
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Ambassador Kabira stated, “Today marks a major milestone in the journey of our nation’s education sector. We stand on the precipice of a new dawn where the professional destinies of our teachers are redefined and elevated to global heights. We view you as global citizens, not just as individuals born in Kenya.”
Kabira urged the teachers to act as good ambassadors in the US to open up opportunities for future recruitment of Kenyan educators. He also called on the Kenyan government to expedite the visa process, ensuring teachers can arrive in the US on time for the new semester.
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He acknowledged the delays caused by issues with some applicants presenting illegitimate documents, which prompted additional scrutiny from the US side. However, he reassured that, despite the delays, legitimate applicants would eventually make their way to the United States.
As the national government works on various initiatives, the plea from Kenyan teachers clearly underscores the need for efficient visa processing to enable them to seize international opportunities. Furthermore, the collaboration between Kenya and the US in enhancing consular services is a positive step toward addressing these challenges and, consequently, supporting the professional growth of Kenyan educators on a global stage.
Kenyan Teachers Push for Faster Visa Process for US Jobs.
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