IMMIGRATION
New Zealand expands skilled work visa list to address labor gaps
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a significant expansion of its Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework, adding 47 new skilled occupations to the National Occupation List (NOL) starting March…
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Peter Obi and the politics of 2027. By Chuks Iloegbunam
Iloegbunam, author of the acclaimed book, “Ironsi: Nigeria, The Army, Power And Politics”, is a…
Nigeria’s 2027 Election and the Tinubu Referendum. By Chidi Amuta
News Analysis: Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published…
Nigeria doubles Fuel exports to 214,000 bpd as Dangote reshapes African Oil supply
The 650,000-bpd refinery has exported 12 cargoes of premium motor spirit totaling 456,000 tons, reaching…
Confederation of African Football overturns Senegal’s championship, declares Morocco winner 2025 Cup of Nations
USAfricaonline.com: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the championship from Senegal's national soccer…
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Kuwait tightens work‑permit oversight for expatriate employees
In a bid to streamline approvals and curb fraud in the labour market, the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) in…
U.S. faces backlash over migrant child treatment
In recent months, disturbing testimonies from detained immigrant children have resurfaced, underscoring the grim conditions within U.S. immigration facilities. Among…
U.S. Narrows Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility**
A sweeping change to the U.S. Department of State’s policy governing interview waivers for nonimmigrant visa applicants will take effect…
Top 10 easiest countries for skilled workers to get a work visa in 2025
If you’re considering relocating abroad for work, here’s some encouraging news: most countries require similar documentation for skilled work visas.…
U.S. proposes wage-based H-1B visa selection to replace lottery system
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)…
U.S. probes Harvard’s role in exchange visitor program
The U.S. State Department has launched an official investigation into whether Harvard University remains eligible to serve as a sponsor…
U.S. warns of lifetime visa bans as Nigeria tightens immigration penalties
The United States has issued a stern warning against visa fraud and illegal immigration, emphasizing lifetime bans and possible criminal…
U.S. officials barred from leaving China
A U.S. government employee from the Department of Commerce has been barred from leaving China, the State Department confirmed Monday,…