Indian court rejects visa appeal by two Nigerian students
The Karnataka High Court in Bengaluru has dismissed an appeal filed by two Nigerian students who sought an extension of their Indian student visas and release from a foreigners’ detention centre. The applicants, Obinna Okafor and John Vandefan, were challenging an earlier judgment that had already rejected their claims. In a ruling delivered by a […]
Breach of visa conditions including overstaying may attract severe penalties – NIS warns Nigerians against US visa breach
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians planning to visit the United States. They are advising travelers to follow all visa rules closely to avoid strict travel restrictions being placed on Nigeria. NIS spokesperson AS Akinlabi signed the advisory. It was released after U.S. officials expressed concern about Nigerians breaking […]
Visa Overstay: US Threatens Nigerians With Deportation, Permanent Travel Ban
The United States has given a serious warning to Nigerians about the risks of staying longer than allowed on their visas. The US says anyone who overstays could be deported and possibly banned from entering the country permanently. This warning is part of a series of new travel rules and visa restrictions targeted at Nigerian […]