EXPLAINER: Why US changed its visa rules for Nigerians

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EXPLAINER: Why US changed its visa rules for Nigerians
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new restrictions on visa issuance for Nigerians, reducing most non-diplomatic and non-immigrant visas to single entry with a three-month validity. The move represented a major shift from the multiple-entry visas, longer validity, and greater flexibility many Nigerians are used to.

However, it will likely have the greatest impact on students, tourists, and frequent business travellers, who typically require longer stays or multiple entries into the US.Before the new change, Nigerian applicants were typically granted multiple-entry visas depending on the visa category.

The affected countries were expected to meet new requirements stipulated by the state department within 60 days.Advertisement

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