The United States government has announced the introduction of a new visa integrity fee for international travellers, as part of efforts to enhance its immigration enforcement system and maintain the credibility of its visa programmes. The new policy, which was unveiled by U.S. immigration authorities on Thursday, July 17, 2025, will apply specifically to certain
A recent in-depth investigation has uncovered that Nigerians collectively lose more than ₦75 billion each year to non-refundable visa application fees paid to foreign embassies including those of the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen countries, and several others. Despite the enormous financial commitment, over 60 percent of visa applications are rejected, resulting in a continuous
The United States government has officially resumed processing of student and exchange visitor visas, but with a newly introduced requirement that is set to affect thousands of international applicants, including many Nigerians, seeking to study or participate in exchange programmes in America. According to an official statement released by the U.S. Department of State on
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a strict advisory to all Hajj pilgrims, urging them to leave the Kingdom before the expiration of their Hajj visas. In a public announcement on Tuesday, the ministry emphasized that overstaying the Hajj visa violates Saudi Arabia’s immigration laws and could result in penalties, deportation, or
Wellington, New Zealand – June 11, 2025 In a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening family bonds among migrant communities, the New Zealand government has officially launched a 10-year multiple entry visa for parents of migrants living in the country. The new visa programme, which took effect this week, will allow eligible parents of permanent
