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US Army Soldier from Nigeria Pleads with Trump to Resolve Daughter’s Visa Denial
A Nigerian woman currently serving in the US Army is pleading with President Donald Trump to grant her critically ill daughter a visa to join her in America for life-saving medical treatment.
Nigeria deploys passport intervention team to the United Kingdom
To address application backlogs, the Nigerian government is sending a special immigration team to the UK on August 10, 2026, to assist with passport processing.
Trump initiates crackdown on birth tourism with new executive directive
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to curb birth tourism, authorizing federal agencies to deny visas and deport foreign nationals who enter the U.S. primarily to give birth.
Alaafin of Oyo Praises New Independence for Local Passport Office
The Alaafin of Oyo has welcomed the granting of full autonomy to the local passport office, noting that it will save residents time and money while stimulating the local economy.
Canada Extends Visa Wait Times for Nigerian Applicants
New IRCC data shows increased processing times for Nigerian students, visitors, and super visa applicants, while work permit estimates remain stable.
Conservative Party proposes removing foreign nationals from social housing
The Conservatives are proposing a ban on social housing access for foreign nationals to prioritize British families, a move criticized by Labour and housing charities as ineffective.
Trump Issues New Executive Orders Aimed at Restricting Birthright Citizenship
President Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at curbing birthright citizenship by targeting birth tourism and tightening eligibility requirements for children born to specific classes of non-citizens.
US Administration Plans Broader Social Media Screening for Visa Seekers
The US government is extending its social media background checks to more visa categories, including foreign journalists, as part of a push to strengthen national security screening.
UK Global Talent Visa Scheme Grows to Include Over 100 Companies
The UK has widened its Global Talent visa program to allow over 100 commercial research companies to sponsor international scientists and engineers, aiming to boost local innovation.
Ten factors that may stall your Canadian visa or immigration request
Canadian authorities have outlined ten common pitfalls to avoid when applying for visas or immigration to prevent processing delays.