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Liberia: Implications of the U.S. Visa Suspension for Liberians
Since the recent indefinite pause in U.S. immigrant visa processing for Liberia (among 74 other countries) last week, I have received multiple requests from both local and international journalists and policymakers seeking my perspective. I must first acknowledge that the US visa restrictions have implications for the 74 affected countries; however, this measure, a part read more
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Nigeria: Citing Security Concerns, U.S. Adds Nigeria, 14 Others to Travel Restrictions List
President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, signed a Proclamation further restricting entry to the United States for nationals from countries deemed high-risk due to “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that threaten United States national security and public safety. Nigeria is now listed among the 15 additional countries newly subject to partial read more
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Africa: Trump Expands U.S. Travel Ban to Include Tanzania, South Sudan, Nigeria and 17 African States
Nairobi — US President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed new entry restrictions on 24 nations, including Tanzania, South Sudan and Nigeria, due to security concerns. President Donald Trump announced restrictions on foreign nationals from 17 African countries, citing “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that threaten U.S. national security and public read more
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Nigeria: U.S. Imposes Partial Travel Ban On Nigerians, Suspends Entry for Several Visa Categories
The White House announced the new restrictions in a statement published on its website on Tuesday. The Donald Trump administration has imposed travel restrictions on Nigerians hoping to travel to the US, citing security concerns and difficulties in vetting nationals. The new restriction bars entry for Nigerians seeking to enter the US as green card read more
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Zimbabwe Hit By Partial U.S. Travel Ban As Trump Expands Entry Restrictions
Zimbabweans travelling to the United States will face new restrictions after US President Donald Trump expanded a controversial travel ban adding more countries to a list of nations subject to tighter entry controls. The White House said the measures, which take effect on 1 January, are intended “to protect the security of the United States” read more
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Nigeria: New U.S. Visa Bond Will Hurt Tourists, Legitimate Business Trips – Nigerians
Some Nigerians have condemned the new US visa Bond policy, requiring them to pay $15,000 when applying for a US visa saying it would hurt Nigerian tourists or those who are going to the US on legitimate business trips. They argue that the US already generates billions from visa application fees, so adding a bond read more
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Africa: Trump Expands U.S. Travel Restrictions to 15 More Countries, Majority in Africa
Nairobi — President Donald Trump has expanded United States travel restrictions to cover an additional 15 countries, the majority of them in Africa, in a move that is set to further strain U.S.-Africa relations and disrupt travel, education and business links across the continent. Of the 15 newly added countries, 11 are in Africa: Angola, read more
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