immigration policy

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Guardian
Guardian
· May 28

US suspends student visa processing as Harvard protests cuts | The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered a suspension of student visa processing amid a crackdown on foreign students accused of supporting Palestinian militant group Hamas, intensifying tensions with US universities like Harvard. The Trump administration has revoked hundreds of visas, barred Harvard from admitting non-Americans, and plans to increase...
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Education
Techcabal
Techcabal
· May 26

How Nigerians lost nearly ₦8 billion trying to enter Europe in 2024; the cost wasn’t just financial

In 2024, over 50,000 Nigerian applicants saw their Schengen visa requests rejected, resulting in a collective loss of nearly ₦8 billion (about €4.5 million) in non-refundable fees, with rejection rates reaching a record high of 45.9%. The increased denials stem from stricter European immigration controls and financial scrutiny, impacting mainly...
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Business
Tori
Tori
· May 8

British High Commission Reacts To Report On Visa Restrictions For Nigerians And Others For Overstaying Their Visas

The UK Home Office identified Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka as countries whose nationals frequently overstay visas and seek asylum. As a result, the UK may impose tougher visa conditions for work or study applications from these countries to tighten immigration controls. The British High Commission in Nigeria emphasized their...
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Business
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 5

Trump administration offers $1,000 to migrants who self-deport

The Trump administration announced a program offering $1,000 and paid travel for undocumented migrants who choose to self-deport back to their home countries. President Trump said this initiative includes a potential path for some migrants to legally re-enter the U.S. if they meet certain criteria. The Department of Homeland Security...
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Immigration