The United States Government has outlined two major family-based immigrant visa categories available to Foreign Nationals seeking to relocate to the Country permanently through qualifying family relationships. The two categories are Immediate Relative visas and Family Preference visas, according to the U.S. Department of State’s September 2026 Visa Bulletin. The clarification is particularly relevant to…
The United States has temporarily paused immigrant visa appointments at its embassies and consulates worldwide as the administration of President Donald Trump introduces stricter screening measures aimed at determining whether prospective immigrants are likely to depend on Government benefits. The development affects people seeking U.S. immigrant visas, including many applicants pursuing family-based and employment-based permanent…
The Administration of United States President Donald Trump is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of foreign Nationals who entered the Country as short-term visitors before applying for asylum, in what could become the largest mass visa revocation in US history. The proposed measure, announced by the US State Department, is part of…
The United States Government has announced that it will discontinue routine visa processing at its Embassy in Abuja and 24 other Diplomatic Missions across Africa from August 1, 2026, as part of a major overhaul of its Global Consular operations aimed at strengthening security and improving efficiency. Global Mirror News gathered that the decision, announced…
The United States Government has announced plans to introduce a premium appointment service that would allow some business and tourist visa applicants to secure interview dates faster, for an additional non-refundable fee of $750. Global Mirror News learnt that under the proposed pilot programme, eligible applicants for B1/B2 visitor visas would pay the $750 premium…
Nigerians applying for US B1/B2 business or tourist visas will soon face new financial hurdles as the United States implements a visa bond policy requiring deposits of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000. The policy takes effect January 21, 2026, and applies to citizens from Nigeria and 23 other African Nations deemed “high-risk,” including Benin, Angola, Côte…
