US stops Green Card, Citizenship Applications From Nigerians, Others: Full List
The US has suspended green card and citizenship applications from Nigerians and other newly listed countries under an expanded travel ban.
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US Expands Travel Restrictions, Adds Nigeria to Affected List
The United States has expanded travel restrictions under a new Trump proclamation, placing Nigeria among countries facing entry limits.
US Launches Green Card Review for ‘Countries of Concern,’ Nigeria Not Listed
The US has started reassessing green cards from 19 “countries of concern,” but Nigeria is not included.
Trump bans Fat Nigerians from U.S. Visa
Unveiling new visa rules, President Donald Trump has barred overweight applicants, including Nigerians, citing risks of overburdening America’s health system.
US threatens Nigerians of Visa Revocation over Mockery of Charlie Kirk’s Murder
The United States government has threatened to revoke visas of foreign nationals, including Nigerians, who mocked the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and ally of President Donald Trump. Kirk was fatally shot on Wednesday while participating in a debate at Utah Valley University. Authorities are yet to apprehend the killer. Reacting on Wednesday … Read more
SERAP Slams Tinubu, Demands Reversal of “Excessive” Passport Fees
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nanna Nandap, to immediately reverse the “arbitrary, unlawful, unjustified, and excessive passport fees” ranging between N100,000 and N200,000. Last week, the NIS announced that from … Read more
Nigerian Government Hits Back as US Tighten Visa Rule
The American government has ordered Nigerian visa applicants to disclose their social media profiles and activities from the past five years, warning that failure to comply could lead to visa rejection. But in a swift counter, the Federal Government vowed to mirror the new US visa policy with equal measures. The US Mission in Nigeria … Read more
US Visa demands 5 Years Social Media History from Nigerians, other countries
The United States government has directed Nigerian visa applicants to disclose all social media usernames or handles used within the last five years as part of the DS-160 application process. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria revealed this in a statement posted on its X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, stressing that non-compliance will result in … Read more
31 African Countries Affected by 3-Month Validity of US Visa: FULL LIST
The United States Department of State on Tuesday announced an update to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerians and other African citizens. According to a statement by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.” The new … Read more
US restores Visas for Foreign Students
In a significant development, the Trump administration has reinstated visas for hundreds of international students whose legal status was abruptly rescinded, following a wave of legal challenges. This decision, confirmed by government officials on Friday, aims to alleviate widespread fears of deportation among affected students. The reinstatements come after over 100 lawsuits were filed by … Read more