The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, said the new visa rules that affect Nigerians are part of larger security efforts and are not meant to target Nigerian citizens specifically.
The U.S. State Department has canceled about 85,000 visas in the last year, which has affected many foreign citizens and international students in a way that’s never happened before.
The U.S. State Department has declared that it has annulled visas for more than 80,000 people, which includes Nigerians and individuals from various nations. This declaration was made on Thursday.
The U.S Government has recently announced its intention to shorten the duration of visas granted to foreign students and international journalists. This revelation came from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The U.S Embassy has unveiled new guidelines for visa interview prerequisites for applicants from Nigeria, which will become effective on April 22, 2025.