The administration of President Donald Trump has imposed a significant new travel ban on Nigerian citizens, suspending entry for nationals seeking to enter the United States on several key immigrant and nonimmigrant visa categories. In a statement published on the White House website, the administration cited the operational freedom of "radical Islamic terrorist groups" in parts of Nigeria and a high rate of visa overstays as the primary reasons for the restrictions. Details of the Ban The order suspends entry for Nigerians under the following visa categories: * Immigrant Visas : For those seeking permanent residency. * Nonimmigrant Visas: Specifically B-1 (business), B-2 (tourism), B-1/B-2 (combined business/tourism), F (academic student), M (vocational student), and J (exchange visitor) visas. The White House stated the security crisis in Nigeria creates "substantial screening and vetting difficulties," making it hard to pr...
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