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U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide for Stricter Screening

August 26, 2026

The United States has paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide to allow consular officers to undergo what the State Department described as “in-depth training”, as the Trump administration intensifies scrutiny of applicants seeking

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US Tightens Visa Rules for Foreign Students, Exchange Visitors, Journalists

July 16, 2026

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled sweeping changes to its visa regulations, replacing the long-standing “duration of status” system with fixed periods of stay for international students, exchange

Visa Fraud Attracts Life Ban -U.S Embassy Warns

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US to Cut Africa Visa Processing Posts from Nearly 50 to 20, Forcing Applicants to Travel Across Borders

June 2, 2026

The United States plans to significantly reduce the number of its embassies and consulates in Africa that process visa applications, cutting them from nearly 50 to 20 regional hubs under a restructuring

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Trump Tightens Green Card Rules, Signals Relief for Immigrants Deemed Economically Valuable

May 23, 2026

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a major tightening of America’s green card process, a move that could affect thousands of Nigerians and other immigrants already living and working

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U.S. Freezes Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries

January 14, 2026

The United States has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, as the Trump administration implements stricter screening rules for applicants potentially reliant on government assistance. The

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Niger Imposes Indefinite Visa Ban on U.S. Citizens Over Reciprocity Concerns

December 26, 2025

Niger has imposed a total and indefinite ban on the issuance of visas to United States citizens and barred their entry into the country, the Agence Nigérienne de Presse (ANP) reported on

US Seeks Expanded Trade Ties With Nigeria

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15 Things Nigerians Need to Know About the Latest U.S. Visa Restrictions

December 19, 2025

The United States has announced new partial travel restrictions on Nigerian nationals, affecting several visa categories. The move, which U.S. authorities say is motivated by security concerns and high visa overstay rates,

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US Introduces $100,000 Minimum Salary Rule for H-1B Visa Workers, Raising the Bar for Nigerian Professionals

September 20, 2025

The United States has announced a sweeping change to its H-1B visa program, requiring employers to pay a minimum annual salary of $100,000 for each foreign worker. The new rule, signed on

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US Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown

August 20, 2025

The United States has revoked more than 6,000 student visas in 2025, marking one of the Trump administration’s toughest immigration enforcement measures so far. A U.S. State Department official confirmed the number,

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Nigerians Seeking Visas Must Submit Five Years of Social Media History – US Embassy

August 18, 2025

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that all visa applicants must now disclose their social media history from the past five years as part of the visa application process. In

JAPA: 150,000 Nigerians Seek U.S. Visas In 2023

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JAPA: 150,000 Nigerians Applied For US Visa In 2023

December 4, 2023

Mr. David Greene, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, revealed that the embassy has conducted interviews for more than 150,000 Nigerian visa applicants in 2023, including an additional 30,000

Why Nigerians Are Excluded As US Visa Lottery Returns, Plus Full List Of Ineligible Countries

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U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide for Stricter Screening

US Tightens Visa Rules for Foreign Students, Exchange Visitors, Journalists

US to Cut Africa Visa Processing Posts from Nearly 50 to 20, Forcing Applicants to Travel Across Borders

Trump Tightens Green Card Rules, Signals Relief for Immigrants Deemed Economically Valuable

U.S. Freezes Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries

Niger Imposes Indefinite Visa Ban on U.S. Citizens Over Reciprocity Concerns

15 Things Nigerians Need to Know About the Latest U.S. Visa Restrictions

US Introduces $100,000 Minimum Salary Rule for H-1B Visa Workers, Raising the Bar for Nigerian Professionals

US Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown

JAPA: 150,000 Nigerians Applied For US Visa In 2023

Why Nigerians Are Excluded As US Visa Lottery Returns, Plus Full List Of Ineligible Countries

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