Us visa

In a statement published on Wednesday, the US Mission countered claims that applicants whose visa requests are turned down qualify for a monetary refund.

The planned crackdown is being coordinated by the US Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security and is expected to target holders of B1 and B2 non-immigrant visas issued between 2016 and 2026 whose holders have subsequently sought asylum in the United States.

The US has clarified that the Abuja embassy will remain open despite changes to routine visa processing. Routine visa services previously handled in Abuja are being realigned to Lagos, Nigeria’s designated regional hub. The shift affects both immigrant...

United States to halt routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa processing at 25 diplomatic missions across Africa, including the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, effective August 1, 2026. Nigeria's routine visa applicants will now be processed through the U.S. Consulate...

May 22, (THEWILL) —Foreigners seeking permanent residency in the United States will now be required to return to their home countries to process their green card applications, following a new immigration policy announced on Friday by the U.S. Citizenship...

May 13, (THEWILL) — The United States has announced a major relaxation of its visa policy for selected football fans, players and officials travelling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, easing concerns that strict immigration measures could affect participation...

April 17, (THEWILL) — The United States government has imposed visa restrictions on 26 individuals over alleged links to adversarial powers. Announcing the decision on Thursday, the United States Department of State confirmed that the action forms part of a...

January 14, (THEWILL) — The United States has announced a sweeping suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, effective January 21, 2026. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the decision on Wednesday,...

January 07, (THEWILL) — The United States government has tightened its visitor visa regime, introducing a new visa bond requirement of between $5,000 and $15,000 for Nigerian travellers and citizens of 37 other countries seeking entry on B1/B2 (business...

December 03, (THEWILL) — The United States has imposed visa restrictions on individuals — including their immediate family members — who have “directed, authorized, significantly supported, participated in, or carried out violations of religious freedom” in Nigeria and other...