[2001]DLCHRAJ5957 • February 6, 2001 • Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice
NICHOLAS APPIAH ADJEI AND UNITED STATES EMBASSY
SUMMARY OF PETITION: The Complainant alleges that he applied for and won a United States of America diversity visa. He has however been refused a visa by the US Embassy. CLAIM: Intervention of the Commission with the US Embassy on his behalf. RECOMMENDATION: Issuance of visas by Diplomatic Missions is in their own discretion and outside the jurisdiction of the Commission. DECISION: Complaint dismissed in accordance with section 13(1)(a) of Act 456.