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US revokes over 80,000 visas, including Nigerians

The United States Department of State has revoked the visas of more than 80,000 individuals, including Nigerians and other foreign nationals, as part of a sweeping immigration enforcement initiative under President Donald Trump’s administration. In a statement released on Thursday, the department said the action was in line with Trump’s commitment to protecting U.S. national […]

US Embassy in Nigeria moves to new visa service provider
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US proposes four-year visa limit for foreign students

Foreign students and journalists may soon face shorter stays in the United States under a proposed law by the Donald Trump administration. According to a Wednesday statement from the Department of Homeland Security, the law seeks to curb “visa abuse” and increase the agency’s ability to “properly vet” visitors. If finalised, international students would have […]

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Japa: US cancels over 6,000 international student visas

The US State Department has canceled over 6,000 international student visas due to alleged violations of U.S. laws, overstaying, and terrorism-related issues. The BBC reports that most of the cases involved offenses including assault, driving under the influence, burglary, and “support for terrorism.” Around 4,000 of the revoked visas were due to general violations of […]