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Visa palaver: Nigerian Catholic priest dies before departure from U.S.
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper on the Internet In a glowing tribute, the pastor of the Catholic community of Gloucester and Rockport (in Massachusetts), Father…
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Please, Rent Me a Good Con Man. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
USAfrica: America’s 250th, nation’s achievements and unfinished responsibilities. By Johnson Ihemeremadu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
How Spain’s Giant Killers humiliated Messi’s Argentina at the 2026 World Cup final
Argentina has become the first team in World Cup final history to fail to score…
After the June 30 protest, Black South Africans will remain economically insecure. By Yolanda Mhlungu
Even if all the illegal immigrants leave the country, we will remain the majority who…
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Switzerland enforces rigid Schengen visa document limits
Switzerland’s visa outsourcing partner, VFS Global, has introduced a stringent new document-only policy for Schengen visa applications submitted through its…
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…