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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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U.S. Congressional Recognition for Chido Nwangwu on USAfrica’s 25 years of “service truly worthy of the respect”
On what set the networks on its pedestal, Dr. Chido Nwangwu noted that “USAfrica is respected for…
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USAfrica: Anambra State honours its heritage icons (Ojukwus), business titans (Ibetos) on Dec 16; Chimamanda, Mikel Obi, Chido Nwangwu get Ambassador of Excellence award
ANAMBRA HONOURS ITS HERITAGE ICONS, HIGH-ACHIEVERS AND BUSINESS TITANS ON DECEMBER 16; Chimamanda Adichie, Mikel…
Why U.S President Obama must not reduce resources to Africa from the war on AIDS. By HE Festus Mogae
Africa is at a crossroads with AIDS-we can finish the job and win this fight…
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Trump admin proposal excluding Nursing from “professional degrees” sparks outcry, controversy
By Megan Cerullo, November 24, 2025/MoneyWatch Special to USAfricaLIVE.com and USAfrica magazine (Houston) A proposal from the Trump administration would exclude…
U.S increases 2026 immigration fees, effective Jan 2026
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new schedule of immigration filing fees set to…
Eswatini confirms $5.1m U.S. deal for deportees
Eswatini has received $5.1 million from the United States government under a confidential agreement to accept migrants deported from other…
U.S.: Over 80 arrested in Charlotte immigration raids
Federal immigration agents arrested at least 81 people in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the weekend, in what officials described as…
Naturalized Americans fear uncertainty under Trump’s immigration policies
When Dauda Sesay first arrived in the United States after fleeing civil war in Sierra Leone and spending nearly a…
Trump backs H-1B visa program, citing need for global talent
U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his support for bringing skilled foreign professionals into the United States, emphasizing that certain…
Belarus tightens income requirements for foreign workers and family sponsorship
Foreign workers in Belarus who plan to bring their families will now need to meet higher income thresholds, following the…
New Zealand to adopt National Occupation List for work visa applications
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a major overhaul of its work visa evaluation framework, with a new National Occupation…