Verify before you travel abroad - Justice Kulendi cautions against costly migration mistake
A Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi, has urged Ghanaians to seek lawful pathways and be guided by credible information when travelling abroad to pursue opportunities.
He said the lack of proper understanding of legal processes had led to visa denials, financial loss or even deportation for many Ghanaians.
That, he stressed, made accurate guidance essential for prospective migrants.
“Too many people rely on rumours and hearsay when making decisions about travelling abroad and that often leads to costly mistakes. Prospective migrants must seek credible information and proper guidance if they want to pursue opportunities lawfully and successfully,” Justice Kulendi said.
He gave the admonishment when he launched a book titled “The Immigration Formulae: Rules, Packaging and Strategy,” in Accra last Friday.
The event drew legal professionals, members of the publishing industry and members of the public interested in lawful migration pathways to other countries.
Book
The book was written by a Lawyer and Board Member of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Wonder Victor Kutor.
It seeks to guide prospective migrants through lawful immigration processes, particularly to the United States. It also provides practical guidance on immigration rules, documentation requirements and the strategic presentation of visa applications.
The publication explores immigration rules, visa categories, and documentation requirements, while providing strategies that applicants can use when presenting their cases before consulates.
It also includes real-life exhibits that illustrate immigration documentation and processes to help readers understand how lawful migration procedures worked in practice.
Justice Kulendi, who also chaired the event, described the publication as an important contribution to contemporary discussions about migration and global mobility.
He said the book had addressed a major knowledge gap affecting many people seeking opportunities abroad.
“This book truly promises to be an invaluable resource in the aspect of today’s reality that affects millions of individuals, communities and families across the world,” he said.
Justice Kulendi commended the author for producing a resource that offered practical guidance to individuals who wished to migrate lawfully and responsibly.
Purpose
Mr Kutor said the book was intended to help prospective migrants understand immigration procedures and avoid common mistakes when applying for visas.
He emphasised that many prospective migrants focused on visa acquisition without understanding the broader legal process involved in entering another country.
“The idea is to bridge the information gap that many prospective migrants face when planning to travel, study or work abroad," he said.
He also cautioned applicants against providing false information during immigration processes, stressing that misrepresentation could lead to long-term bans from entering certain countries.
Mr Kutor expressed appreciation to individuals and institutions that had supported the publication and encouraged prospective migrants to rely on lawful and informed pathways when seeking opportunities abroad.
