The US State Department plans to drastically slash the number of US embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to go to the United States.The almost 50 US embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications will be reduced to 20 in the coming weeks, according to three US officials and an internal memo obtained by Associated Press.There is not yet a set date for the change, but it is expected in June, according to the officials, who were not authorised to comment to the media and spoke on condition of anonymity.
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US to drastically slash number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
The US State Department intends to significantly reduce the number of its embassies and consulates in Africa that process visa applications. Approximately 30 of the current nearly 50 locations will cease visa processing in the coming weeks, leaving about 20 operational sites.
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The US State Department intends to significantly reduce the number of its embassies and consulates in Africa that process visa applications. Approximately 30 of the current nearly 50 locations will cease visa processing in the coming weeks, leaving about 20 operational sites. This change is anticipated to occur in June, though a specific date has not been set. The information comes from three US officials and an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press. These officials spoke anonymously as they were not authorized to comment publicly.
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The officials were not authorized to comment to the media and spoke on condition of anonymity.
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The number of processing embassies and consulates will be reduced from almost 50 to 20.
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The US State Department plans to drastically slash the number of US embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas.
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The change is expected to occur in June.
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