Why Kenya remains off US immigrant visa freeze list

US President Donald Trump gestures as he departs for Pennsylvania on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington DC, U.S on May 30, 2025.

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Kenya stands as one of the only 10 African nations off the US list of suspended immigrant visa applications, signifying President Donald Trump’s administration’s positive view of the country as a strategic partner to Washington’s economic and security interests.

The US State Department said that processing for immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries has been suspended, marking an intensified immigration crackdown.

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