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Eddie Hearn Calls for Citizenship for Boxing Champion Bilal Fawaz
Promoter Eddie Hearn is urging the UK government to grant a passport to champion boxer Bilal Fawaz, who has been unable to travel for his professional career despite living in the country for 24 years.
US Mission Clarifies Visa Regulations for Nigerian Travelers
The US Mission in Nigeria clarified that Customs and Border Protection officers, not visa expiration dates, determine the legal duration of stay for travelers.
US Officials Clarify Stay Duration Rules for International Visitors
US authorities have clarified that the length of an international visitor's stay is set by CBP officers at the border, not by the expiration date on their visa.
US Implements Global Visa Restrictions Against Cybercriminals and Their Families
The Trump administration has launched a new global visa ban targeting international cybercriminals and their families to combat online fraud and exploitation of U.S. citizens.
A Nigerian Migrant’s Account of Losing Legal Status in South Africa
Jamyou Sanni explains how financial strain and the inability to renew his student visa caused him to become an undocumented migrant in South Africa.
Canada Releases Six Essential Criteria for International Visa Applicants
Canada has introduced six specific requirements for international visitors, including proof of intent to return home, a valid passport, and evidence of financial stability.
BIPC and Immigration Service enhance expatriate tracking in Benue
BIPC and the Nigerian Immigration Service have formed a new pact to improve the monitoring and security documentation of foreign professionals working on industrial projects in Benue state.
Federal authorities resolve Nigerian passport renewal backlog for citizen
The federal government has intervened to resolve a delayed passport renewal case for a Nigerian citizen, drawing praise for the efficiency of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council.
U.S. Imposes Four-Year Limit on Foreign Students and Journalists
The Department of Homeland Security has introduced a four-year cap for foreign students, exchange visitors, and journalists, ending the long-standing duration of status policy to improve immigration oversight.
Police in South Africa detain 69 following violent anti-immigrant demonstration
South African authorities apprehended 69 people after an anti-immigrant protest in Jeffreys Bay escalated into widespread looting and violence.