The United States lifted visa restrictions against Ghana after the West African nation began accepting deportees under President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies. Ghana became the fifth African country to receive West Africans deported from America through third-country arrangements. Ghanaian officials confirmed the reversal allows citizens to obtain five-year multiple-entry visas rather than previous three-month restrictions.
At least 14 West Africans arrived in Ghana since early September, with some later transferred to other nations. Political analyst Bright Simons believes Ghana agreed to accept additional deportees in exchange for restored visa privileges. The deportees had previously won legal protection against removal to their home countries through US immigration courts, according to civil rights lawyers.
At least 14 West Africans arrived in Ghana since early September, with some later transferred to other nations. Political analyst Bright Simons believes Ghana agreed to accept additional deportees in exchange for restored visa privileges. The deportees had previously won legal protection against removal to their home countries through US immigration courts, according to civil rights lawyers.
