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US Announces Partial Visa Restrictions On Nigerians, 18 Other Countries, Bars Visitor, Student And Immigrant Visas From January 1, 2026
The United States government has announced the enforcement of partial visa restrictions on Nigeria and 18 other countries, effective from January 1, 2026. The policy, issued under Presidential Proclamation 10998, will suspend the issuance of B-1/B-2 visitor visas, F, M, and J student and exchange visas, as well as most immigrant visas, subject to limited exceptions. While holders of valid visas issued before the effective date will not be affected, new applicants may be deemed ineligible under the new rules. U.S. authorities stated that discretionary waivers may be granted on a case-by-case basis if travel is deemed to serve U.S. national interests.
The United States government has announced the enforcement of partial visa restrictions on Nigeria and 18 other countries, effective from January 1, 2026. The policy, issued under Presidential Proclamation 10998, will suspend the issuance of B-1/B-2 visitor visas, F, M, and J student and exchange visas, as well as most immigrant visas, subject to limited exceptions. While holders of valid visas issued before the effective date will not be affected, new applicants may be deemed ineligible under the new rules. U.S. authorities stated that discretionary waivers may be granted on a case-by-case basis if travel is deemed to serve U.S. national interests.
US Announces Partial Visa Restrictions On Nigerians, 18 Other Countries, Bars Visitor, Student And Immigrant Visas From January 1, 2026
The United States government has announced the enforcement of partial visa restrictions on Nigeria and 18 other countries, effective from January 1, 2026. The policy, issued under Presidential Proclamation 10998, will suspend the issuance of B-1/B-2 visitor visas, F, M, and J student and exchange visas, as well as most immigrant visas, subject to limited exceptions. While holders of valid visas issued before the effective date will not be affected, new applicants may be deemed ineligible under the new rules. U.S. authorities stated that discretionary waivers may be granted on a case-by-case basis if travel is deemed to serve U.S. national interests.
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