Justice Uwani Musa Abba-Aji Says Supreme Court Justices Were Placed on U.S. Visa Ban List
Abba-Aji said a U.S. travel restriction remained in force against every member of a panel she served on at Nigeria’s Supreme Court. She did not name the...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat changes were made to U.S. visa policies in 2025?
In 2025, the U.S. tightened visa rules for some countries by suspending visas for nationals of 19 countries due to security concerns, making the process more stringent.
Read: Woman Shares Struggle After B1/B2 and F-1 Visa Denials to USWhat are some of the new visa requirements implemented in 2025?
Starting June 23, 2025, applicants must provide a list of social media usernames used in the past five years; a Visa Integrity Fee of $250 will be effective October 1, 2025.
Read: US Colleges See Decline in Indian Enrollment Amid Visa DelaysWhat changes were made to U.S. visa policies in January 2026?
On Jan. 21, 2026, the State Department indefinitely paused the issuance of all immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Barbados, pending a ‘comprehensive public charge review.’
Read: Reform UK Promises Visa Ban on Countries Demanding Slavery ReparationsWhat policy changes will affect B1/B2 visa applicants starting September 2, 2025?
Starting September 2, 2025, most B1/B2 travelers must appear in person for their interviews, and a visa integrity fee is anticipated to be implemented.
Read: Indian applicant stunned after B1/B2 denial despite strong travel recordWhat are the new visa waiver policies for certain countries effective May 22, 2025?
On May 22, 2025, the Cabinet approved a major visa waiver for citizens of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, and for foreign nationals who hold valid residence permits from the United States, the European Union and the Schengen Area, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait.
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318 Visa Approvals Under 75-Country State Department Pause
At a glanceReviewed October 27, 2026 The suspension took effect January 21, 2026, after its announcement seven days…
Brussels Airport to Expand Border Control Capacity as EES E-Gates Face Delays
Brussels Airport plans eight additional staffed arrivals booths in December 2026 and six e-gates in early 2027. The…
US-Bound Flights Require Ebola Attestations from Congo Within 21 Days
The CDC will require signed Ebola Attestations for passengers on international flights to the United States beginning November…
Jet2 Boeing 737-800 Veers Off Runway at Birmingham Airport During Landing
A Jet2 Boeing 737-800 veered onto grass while landing at Birmingham Airport during Storm Boelo on October 25,…
South Korea’s Adjusted B1/B2 Visitor Visa Refusal Rate Hits 24.73% in FY2025
The adjusted refusal rate for South Korean B1/B2 visitor visa applicants reached 24.73% in US fiscal year 2025,…
EU Digital System to Streamline Deportations Under New Return Regulation
The Commission is expected to propose legislation on October 28, 2026, to digitalise EU return case management. Possible…
Nathan Carter Postpones U.S. Tour Dates as Visa Issues Delay His 2024 Return
Nathan Carter rescheduled four U.S. concerts after citing unforeseen travel-visa circumstances. The shows in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York…
State Department Revokes 300,000 Visas in Birth Tourism Crackdown
The State Department reported more than 300,000 visa revocations, but has not identified how many involved hotel workers.…
Dominica PM Roosevelt Skerrit Raises US Visa Restrictions in Washington Talks
Roosevelt Skerrit has asked Washington to reconsider US visa restrictions affecting Dominica and is awaiting a formal response.…