Personal appearance for US visas is for private trips & pleasure only - US Embassy

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JOE,LONDON 6 years ago

America should not vary its visa application rules to favour any group of people.If ghanaians are not happy with the rules they can go hang.

America should not vary its visa application rules to favour any group of people.If ghanaians are not happy with the rules they can go hang.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 6 years ago

The U.S. Embassy staff is even laughing at our so-called elites in the system. Instead of them to thoroughly read well over the new rules served before them, they rather join in the sensationalism over the reportage and unnec ...
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The U.S. Embassy staff is even laughing at our so-called elites in the system. Instead of them to thoroughly read well over the new rules served before them, they rather join in the sensationalism over the reportage and unnecessarily spew out garbage at the embassy, only to release later that it's not a new policy, but an enhanced version of a protocol already in place for years. How hilarious are we as a people!
Lynda 6 years ago

FIX high-value SMART devices ($600-$1000). People value them, pay premium fees to fix them or recover data. Get "Mobile Phones & Tablets Repairs:A Complete Guide for Beginners & Professionals" from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, eB ...
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FIX high-value SMART devices ($600-$1000). People value them, pay premium fees to fix them or recover data. Get "Mobile Phones & Tablets Repairs:A Complete Guide for Beginners & Professionals" from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, eBay etc
Pelicles 6 years ago

I don't understand why we are crying over this policy by the US government? Policies, laws or whatever, are made to be respected and that makes a nation great.

If there is anything that is so interesting that attracts our ...
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I don't understand why we are crying over this policy by the US government? Policies, laws or whatever, are made to be respected and that makes a nation great.

If there is anything that is so interesting that attracts our ex-leaders, politicians etc to visit the US, why can't they do that attractive whatever in Ghana? The US was built by humans with "brains" and our leaders can do the same if they have the brains to emulate what the Whites have done in the US.
na so 6 years ago

To ask our ex presidents to come in person is disrespectful to all of us as a nation . Our MPs have over bloated sense of importance thus should be treated as the normal people they are. So if they are treated badly at the em ...
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To ask our ex presidents to come in person is disrespectful to all of us as a nation . Our MPs have over bloated sense of importance thus should be treated as the normal people they are. So if they are treated badly at the embassy they will know how we should respond as a nation because it also affects them.
KnYc USMC 6 years ago

Rules are rules, if you don't like the US rules than go fuck yourself.

Rules are rules, if you don't like the US rules than go fuck yourself.
New Sherrif in Town 6 years ago

No special considerations for former US government officials when they want to visit Ghana on personal business! They will all appear in person for their visa interviews. That is what the US Ambassador is saying. Reciprocity ...
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No special considerations for former US government officials when they want to visit Ghana on personal business! They will all appear in person for their visa interviews. That is what the US Ambassador is saying. Reciprocity!
Onipa 6 years ago

I trust Nigerians to reciprocate. Ghanaians will never say FI

I trust Nigerians to reciprocate. Ghanaians will never say FI
ADEPA 6 years ago

It was clear when I read this yesterday on this web site, so people twisting all the stories, they said personal trip, final,

It was clear when I read this yesterday on this web site, so people twisting all the stories, they said personal trip, final,
igp 6 years ago

Rob Jsckson is either a confused diplomat or has an "Afrophobia". He is so full of venom for the NPP victory, he can no long hide his hatred to Ghana except to spew the poison in him towards Ghana. To the press, i would susge ...
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Rob Jsckson is either a confused diplomat or has an "Afrophobia". He is so full of venom for the NPP victory, he can no long hide his hatred to Ghana except to spew the poison in him towards Ghana. To the press, i would susgest you do not give him too much air time or space to express his hate filled venom on Ghana. Avoid his utterances as much as possible. Ghana should not encourage Rob Jackson to run a shadow government in Accra. We are Ghana with only one president, Nana Akuffo Addo. Rob wants to send Ghana back to the mid 1960s. Every Ghanaian owns it a national duty to stand by Nana Akuffo Addo and his government. Rob has an Afrophobia.
Kwame Opoku 6 years ago

This is long over due. Until Ghanaian leaders are made to walk in our shoes, nothing will be done. They must be held accountable. I suggest no more external medical treatment for the politicians as well. Fix the Ghanaian econ ...
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This is long over due. Until Ghanaian leaders are made to walk in our shoes, nothing will be done. They must be held accountable. I suggest no more external medical treatment for the politicians as well. Fix the Ghanaian economy, STOP THE CORRUPTION and home will be sweet.
joe 6 years ago

Fix your country and you will not need to go to America.They, Americans have built their country, nothing was handed to them.

Fix your country and you will not need to go to America.They, Americans have built their country, nothing was handed to them.
Nana Yaa 6 years ago

There's no smoke without fire. I bet you the US Embassy has noted that Ghanaian MPs/Other officials have abused the visa system It's plain & simple all that they're asking is that if the trip is PERSONAL,come join the line l ...
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There's no smoke without fire. I bet you the US Embassy has noted that Ghanaian MPs/Other officials have abused the visa system It's plain & simple all that they're asking is that if the trip is PERSONAL,come join the line like all other applicants, period. Dont u guys get it??
KWASI IN EUROPE 6 years ago

If the NDC decided to give diplomatic passports to their wives, children and girlfriends then, of course, the US and Britain have the right to safeguard their bothers from foolish Ghanaian politicians.

If the NDC decided to give diplomatic passports to their wives, children and girlfriends then, of course, the US and Britain have the right to safeguard their bothers from foolish Ghanaian politicians.
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Dogbeda 6 years ago

This doesn't call for any alarm.
"Just respect my rules and regulations and I shall also respect yours". The US is adding brains to the brains of our selfish leaders. They already, have seen that our leaders can easily be br ...
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This doesn't call for any alarm.
"Just respect my rules and regulations and I shall also respect yours". The US is adding brains to the brains of our selfish leaders. They already, have seen that our leaders can easily be bribed.
ghanaman 6 years ago

AMERICANS NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT IN THIS CONTINENT WE RESPECT OUR ELDERS, AND IN GHANA WE EQUALLY GIVE DUE RESPECT TO OUR LEADERS ,GHANA WILL NOT CAN NOT ALLOW BARBARIC, MORAL BANKRUPT, UNITED STATES TO DISRESPECT AND ...
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AMERICANS NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT IN THIS CONTINENT WE RESPECT OUR ELDERS, AND IN GHANA WE EQUALLY GIVE DUE RESPECT TO OUR LEADERS ,GHANA WILL NOT CAN NOT ALLOW BARBARIC, MORAL BANKRUPT, UNITED STATES TO DISRESPECT AND ATTACK ANY OF OUR PEOPLE ANY WHERE, PERIOD.
?? 6 years ago

The law is the law...in the USA (I) no one is above the law (II) Everyone must follow the law... The US Ambassador is just following the law...if you don't like the law, go and complain to the US Congress which makes laws. I ...
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The law is the law...in the USA (I) no one is above the law (II) Everyone must follow the law... The US Ambassador is just following the law...if you don't like the law, go and complain to the US Congress which makes laws. I hope you understand this simple English.
ghanaman 6 years ago

THIS WHITE GUY, ROBERT JACKASS JACKSON WITH SMALL TWISTED NARROW MIND ABOUT AFRICAN PEOPLE, YOU NEED TO STOP THAT STUPID TALKS ABOUT AID, GHANA WILL, WITH TIME DEVELOPED MUCH STRONGER MUCH RESILENDT ECONOMY ,GHANA DON'T NE ...
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THIS WHITE GUY, ROBERT JACKASS JACKSON WITH SMALL TWISTED NARROW MIND ABOUT AFRICAN PEOPLE, YOU NEED TO STOP THAT STUPID TALKS ABOUT AID, GHANA WILL, WITH TIME DEVELOPED MUCH STRONGER MUCH RESILENDT ECONOMY ,GHANA DON'T NEED CRIMINAL CORRUPT RIDDEN WHITE ESTABLISHMENT IN AMERICA TO THREATHING WITH AID CUTS ,GHANA IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS, GHANA IS CLEARLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS WITH ALL NATIONS THAT RESPECT OUR LAWS AND ORDER AND OUR PEOPLE IN THIS CONTINENT,
?? 6 years ago

Tell our thieving Elders and Leaders to stop stealing our money...and to use our money wisely to develop our country

Tell our thieving Elders and Leaders to stop stealing our money...and to use our money wisely to develop our country
Baafour 6 years ago

The statement that "...even ex-Presidents..." generated the furor, yet it has been intentionally left out in this reportage. Why? The writer has been paid to water down the provocative statement made by the US Amb. Shame, sto ...
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The statement that "...even ex-Presidents..." generated the furor, yet it has been intentionally left out in this reportage. Why? The writer has been paid to water down the provocative statement made by the US Amb. Shame, stomach reporter.
Ohene 6 years ago

Even for medical reasons, let them queue. They all run to seek medical attention after buying a mango 40Ghc if they head a key vital institution to protect our health. They're making the underprivileged very poor. Next time ...
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Even for medical reasons, let them queue. They all run to seek medical attention after buying a mango 40Ghc if they head a key vital institution to protect our health. They're making the underprivileged very poor. Next time publish those who have bought properties with state's money be very fair. We vote them there for a purpose and they're abusing it. US can give training course for planning officers in the some districts free of charge, before you see they are sending party foot soldiers to that training and selling the slots to those who can afford. Open your eyes when you are even giving visas to govt business travels.
Ob 6 years ago

I salute you president trump, the whole world is now supporting China to be on top especially the poor countries our oil started from US company did all the dirty work and later gave it to Chinese to enjoy it. So why don't yo ...
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I salute you president trump, the whole world is now supporting China to be on top especially the poor countries our oil started from US company did all the dirty work and later gave it to Chinese to enjoy it. So why don't you travel to China and stop disturbing US, ''naniama''
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 6 years ago

Only to release should read only to (realize) later that it's not a new policy.

Only to release should read only to (realize) later that it's not a new policy.
Nana 6 years ago

I thought Ex presidents have diplomatic passports?

I thought Ex presidents have diplomatic passports?
Michael Owusu 6 years ago

THE EMBASSY SHOULD SHUT THE FUCK UP AND QUIT THE CONTINUED DISRESPECT THEY ARE SHOWING THE COUNTRY AS A WHOLE. WILL THE REVERSE BE ACCEPTABLE TO THEM? WHO EVER ATTEMPTING TO EXPLAIN AWAY THIS STUPIDITY SHOULD QUIT IMMEDIATELY ...
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THE EMBASSY SHOULD SHUT THE FUCK UP AND QUIT THE CONTINUED DISRESPECT THEY ARE SHOWING THE COUNTRY AS A WHOLE. WILL THE REVERSE BE ACCEPTABLE TO THEM? WHO EVER ATTEMPTING TO EXPLAIN AWAY THIS STUPIDITY SHOULD QUIT IMMEDIATELY. WILL IT BE RIGHT FOR PRESIDENT BUSH TO BE TOLD TO GO TO THE GHANA EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON TO QUE IF HE DECIDES TO SPEND A FEW DAYS IN GHANA ON VACATION? I SHOULD THINK NOT. HE HELD A VERY IMPORTANT OFFICE OF A GREAT ALLIED COUNTRY IN MY ESTIMATION AND SHOULD BE ACCORDED SOME PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT AS A RESULT OF THIS.

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