…travel, albeit a more burdensome one.Legit.ng has previously reported on the impact of US immigration policy changes on Nigerian travellers and the broader wave of Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad amid current economic conditions.Nigerian travellers face heightened scrutiny and complex requirements in the US visa…

…elsewhere. He also spoke about Sudan, Congo, Lebanon, Haiti and people affected by US immigration enforcement. Metro said it had contacted the Home Office and Macklemore for comment. The report did not announce any government decision on the peers' request.

…allegations that Omar married her brother, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, to help him obtain US immigration status. Omar has repeatedly faced scrutiny over the claims, which she has denied. The decade-old allegations originated on a "Somali blog," Omar explained in her first interview since federal agents raided her Washington,…

…and from there crossed the US-Mexico border illegally in the summer of 2023. In 2024, a US immigration judge denied Ozurumba’s asylum claim and ordered him deported citing a provision of US immigration law that bars foreign nationals who provide “material support” to a terrorist organization from receiving asylum. The…

…processing time stood at 9.5 months.These developments come amid broader changes to US immigration policies affecting foreign workers, international students and permanent residency applicants.Legit.ng earlier reported that the US government had introduced stricter financial assessments for some Green Card applicants.…

…published by the department on Thursday, the Nigerians were arrested by officers of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in different locations across the country. The offences listed include wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, drug-related crimes, identity theft, assault, forgery, weapons violations and ch…

…with ICE continuing to arrest and seek the removal of non-citizens accused of violating US immigration or criminal laws. Vanguard News The post Nigerian man, Chimaobim arrested after caught with pants off, exposing self in public in US appeared first on Vanguard News.

…States.The SR visa category remains active through December 11, 2026, preserving a vital US immigration pathway for religious workers. Photo ImagesWhat the SR category extension meansThe SR category covers certain religious workers who do not qualify under the standard minister classification but still serve in a relig…

…that no other family has to go through what we have.” The post Family of woman killed by US immigration agent sues Trump administration appeared first on Vanguard News.

…conspiracy, and larceny, with several facing combinations of more than one charge.US Immigration releases names and photos of 30 Nigerians detained for deportation on fraud and identity theft charges. Photo ImagesFull list of the 30 NigeriansAmong those named are Temitope Bashua, arrested in Allenwood, Pennsylvania, on…

…without any genuine intention of building a life together as a married couple. US immigration authorities treat such cases seriously, and investigations into suspected marriage fraud can be thorough and far-reaching.The US Department of State's guidance serves as a reminder that the path to residency through marriage i…

…test applies to this group.The provisions highlight a structured pathway within the US immigration system that accounts for the realities facing older long-term residents, many of whom may have built their lives in the country without fully acquiring English fluency. For Nigerian and other African immigrants navigating…

…Canadian government warned that working without proper authorisation carries serious immigration consequences for foreign nationalsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks,…

…the immigration process. According to her, her daughter has completed the required US immigration process but remains in Nigeria because of the current visa restrictions. She said the situation has become more urgent because her daughter is now critically ill and needs medical care that she believes would be difficult…

USCIS has clarified valid marriage requirements for US immigration benefits for Nigerians and others wishing to emigratePolygamous and proxy marriages face scrutiny under US immigration law, with stiff penaltiesApplicants must prove genuine relationships to avoid immigration pitfalls and visa denialsPAY ATTENTION: Mark…

…that the realignment was also aimed at improving efficiency and adjusting to shifting US immigration policy priorities and objectives. “Citizens and residents of Nigeria who wish to apply for a visa must schedule an appointment and pay the required visa fee at US Consulate Lagos, the new designated location,” the missi…

…first entered the United States April 17, 2021, on a visa that expired Oct. 16, 2021, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) told Fox News. "Against our nation's laws, he overstayed his visa and failed to depart. He will remain in ICE custody pending his immigration proceedings," an ICE spokesperson said. The age…

…H-1B visa sponsorship. This was disclosed in a publication by Ellis Visa Sponsors, a US immigration law firm, on Monday. The H-1B visa programme enables US employers to recruit highly skilled foreign professionals for specialised roles that typically require at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Although the…

…case.The administration has pursued a wide-ranging overhaul of nearly all facets of US immigration since early 2025. While the birthright citizenship directive was struck down, the federal government recently secured several other judicial victories regarding immigration enforcement. These included court clearances all…

…removal), ‘Be careful, you could be deported to a third country,'” said Meredyth Yoon, a US immigration lawyer. “It was, ‘You won.'” But the Trump administration is now arguing that since the protections only bar them from being sent to their country of origin, they can still be sent anywhere else — including to Equato…

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