Patrick🇺🇬⚓

Plastics & Environmental Sustainability | Tech Steward | Travel Enthusiasts | Opinions are my own.

[Patrick🇺🇬⚓ @Patrick_Masembe]

The four most beautiful words in our common language: "I told you so"
--Gore Vidal--

[Gloria Adyero @acholiglo]

Hi,my name is Gloria
I work with @LoremiTours
We are a socially conscious tour operator developing and promoting Community Based Tourism in Acholi while on a mission to simplify travel & promote inclusive tourism that empowers rural communities
Check out https://t.co/n1F9uNdQy5

[Mathias Ssemanda @MathiasSsemanda]

The Principle of Reciprocity in U.S. Visa Issuance: The Reason Why Ugandan Students Receive Only One-Year Validity Visa, While Counterparts from Kenya and Others Receive Up to Five Years

Allow me to explain:

The United States prioritizes the well-being of its own citizens in most diplomatic endeavors, and this principle also extends to its visa program. When it comes to student visas, many Ugandan students are taken aback when they receive their U.S. visa, only to discover that its validity is limited to 12 months. This issue presents a challenge because not only are Ugandan students restricted in their ability to travel outside the U.S., but it is also costly for them to return to Uganda every year to renew their student visa if they wish to travel elsewhere during their time as students in the U.S.

During summer breaks, numerous international students visit neighboring countries such as Canada and Mexico, as they have more lenient visa requirements for U.S. students. However, Ugandan students cannot take this risk due to the fact that most of them have expired student visas while in the U.S. It's important to note that an expired student visa does not affect a continuing student's legal status in the U.S., but once they leave the country, they cannot reenter with the same visa.

The United States follows the principle of reciprocity and, therefore, the visa regime for Ugandan students offers a maximum of 12 months for their student visa (Student Pass), which is also applicable to international students, including U.S. citizens. This not only inconveniences international students studying in Uganda, but it is also time-consuming since these students must annually go to immigration offices to undergo this lengthy process. Consequently, the U.S. reciprocates the same treatment for Ugandan students.

In this scenario, Uganda is at a disadvantage because while U.S. citizens studying in Uganda can renew their Student Pass without leaving the country, Ugandan students in the U.S. must return home to do so. Reforms must be implemented in the Uganda student pass for international students, such as extending the duration of the visa to cover the student's entire program or capping it at five years. Additionally, establishing a digital Universities and Immigration data center where Ugandan universities and schools can share academic progress reports for students would be beneficial.

[Gloria Adyero @acholiglo]

It’s been a minute since I said yes to public speaking opportunities. Catch me tomorrow discussing topics of great importance to me

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[Patrick🇺🇬⚓ @Patrick_Masembe]

@Bushoborozi11 @Dreadful45 Buleeki**

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@SheilahGashumba Thank me later

[Patrick🇺🇬⚓ @Patrick_Masembe]

Sente ogimannyi?

[Dr. Katumwa Kenneth 🇺🇬 @dr_katumwa]

Naye mweee 😂🙌

[Patrick🇺🇬⚓ @Patrick_Masembe]

@lacor_hospital @DrVeniceOmona Happy birthday Venice

[Patrick🇺🇬⚓ @Patrick_Masembe]

@TimothyKagweza @newvisionwire Can't happen. How will they switch the internet during elections and when the state is pissed?
Mujja kuba temukyafugika.

[Patrick🇺🇬⚓ @Patrick_Masembe]

@GiftGrace01 I'm sure you get exactly what I'm talking about. 😉

[Patrick🇺🇬⚓ @Patrick_Masembe]

@GiftGrace01 You make it seem like women are ticking time bombs that if not disarmed (told to wait until home, in this case), will just explode.

[Patrick🇺🇬⚓ @Patrick_Masembe]

See what a wonderful doctor you turned into!
Mumbwa could be the reason. 🤣😄

[Dr. Eve Nakato @dr_evenakato]

Dear Ugandans, there is no research to show that clay and mumbwa help in any way to maintain a healthy pregnancy.

Refrain from using them!

[Patrick🇺🇬⚓ @Patrick_Masembe]

@Mufra1738 @GiftGrace01 Right?

[Patrick🇺🇬⚓ @Patrick_Masembe]

@amubiito @GalaxyFMUg You should try it

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@Freddiemwesigwa @GalaxyFMUg That Tequila is also in Uganda

[Patrick🇺🇬⚓ @Patrick_Masembe]

@Jeremiah_m3 @GalaxyFMUg You know it.

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@TwineJosep58989 @DerrickTur98216 @GalaxyFMUg It is a Tequila.

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@DerrickTur98216 @GalaxyFMUg Turinayo, Translate for us.

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@benj_amin11 Wanyiiga nyo🤣🤣

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@AgabaWycliff4 @GalaxyFMUg Owakanamu?