The Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group (NPAG), has expressed deep concern over the denial of United States (US) visas to more than 32 Nigerian medical graduates who sought to pursue further training and research at various institutions across the United States. The group stated that these denials undermine America’s efforts to address healthcare shortages, particularly in rural areas, and harm the …

The United States has announced an increase in certain non-immigrant visa application (NIV) processing fees. The increases, published in the Federal Register Tuesday, will be effective on 30th May 2023. “The fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2s and BCCs), and other non-petition based NIVs such as student and exchange visitor visas, will increase from $160 to $185. …