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General News on Thursday, February 14, 2019
Source: Myjoyonline.com
2019-02-14
Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchway said work was underway to prevent the escalation of US visa restrictions imposed in Ghana after the initial 120-day deadline.
Although the US Embbady has hinted that it may intensify restrictions if Ghana does not show willingness to address these concerns, Ayorkor Botchway said negotiations were underway to resolve the problem.
"One of the key aspects of trading is that they also understand that we must follow a process. This process is not overnight. Once they understand that, they will understand where we are from, "she said.
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the implementation of visa penalties against Ghana earlier this month.
In a statement dated January 31, 2019, DHS explained that the sanctions resulted from Ghana's non-acceptance of its nationals who had been removed from the United States.
"Ghana has not respected its obligations under international law to accept the return of its nationals who have been expelled from the United States," said the Secretary of State Homeland Security. United States, Kirstjen Nielsen.
"The United States regularly cooperates with foreign governments to document and accept US citizens when asked, as most countries in the world do, but Ghana has failed to do so in this case. We hope the Ghanaian government will work with us to quickly address these shortcomings, "said the US Secretary of Homeland Security.
However, speaking to Joseph Opoku Gakpo of Joy News on Wednesday, the Foreign Minister said Ghana has been very docile.
"This is not a situation where, in recent years, we have not issued any documents. We have. For many of them, I am told that … 17 have already been treated. We are waiting for them to recover what we have dealt with while we are processing the rest, "she said.
Types of visas concerned
Types of visas
A: Diplomats and representatives of foreign governments
B-1: Domestic employees or nannies (must accompany a foreign employer)
B2: Visitors in Medical Treatment, Tourists, Vacationers and Visitors Accredited
G1- G5, NATO: Employees of designated international organizations and NATO
The restrictions will also limit the period of validity and the number of entries on new business and tourist visas (B1, B2 and B1 / B2) for all Ghanaian employees in the executive and legislative branch. spouses and their children up to one month. , single entry visas.
Visas issued before the date of entry into force of these visa restrictions will also not be affected.
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