The United States has announced a partial suspension of visa issuance to nationals of Nigeria and 18 other countries, effective 1 January 2026, citing security concerns.
The US Embassy in Nigeria said the measure is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10998, which aims to tighten immigration controls to protect US national security.
The new restriction bars entry for Nigerians seeking to enter the US as green card holders, or on B‑1, B‑2, B‑1/B‑2, F, M, and J visas.
This means that Nigerians who hold visas for business (B‑1), tourism (B‑2), combined business and tourism (B‑1/B‑2), academic studies (F), vocational or nonacademic studies (M), and exchange programmes (J) are now barred from entering the United States
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