The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has unveiled a new $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee for certain individuals granted parole into the country. In an official announcement, the agency stated that the policy was
Nigerians and other immigrants living illegally in the United Kingdom could soon face large-scale deportation, following new measures announced by Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party. In a video message shared on her
The U.S. Embassy has paused its routine social media activity in response to the U.S. government shutdown. GistReel previously reported that the federal government shut down on October 1, 2025, following disagreements between political parties
The UK government is preparing to introduce a nationwide digital identification scheme for adults, aiming to curb illegal immigration and reduce irregular Channel crossings. Centralised Digital Verification Unlike the current identification process, the proposed system
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has halted its “JICA Africa Hometown” project after criticism and misunderstanding from Japanese municipal authorities. In a statement released Thursday, September 25, the agency confirmed it was discontinuing the
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to combating corruption, warning that high-ranking individuals involved in corrupt practices may be denied entry to the United States. In a statement shared on X, the
The Trump administration has imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, drastically raising costs for companies that hire foreign tech workers. President Trump signed an executive order requiring the payment and restricting entry without
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced its first major revisions to the naturalization civics test as part of a broader effort to strengthen the nation’s citizenship process. Naturalization is the procedure
The United States Mission in Nigeria has responded to widespread complaints from Nigerians about paying steep U.S. visa fees without any assurance that their applications will be approved. According to a statement shared on its
The UK government has reiterated its stance on asylum applications, warning that unmeritorious claims will be rejected quickly and decisively. A Home Office statement emphasized that asylum support would only be granted based on strict
Oman has officially unveiled a 10-year Golden Residency scheme, joining other Gulf nations in offering long-term residency options to foreign investors and skilled professionals. The announcement was made at the “Sustainable Business Environment” forum in
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that its offices in Abuja and Lagos will not open on Monday, September 1, 2025, as both facilities will observe the U.S. Labor Day holiday. The Mission
New Zealand has announced major changes to its business immigration programs, officially closing the Entrepreneur Work Visa and introducing a Business Investor Visa aimed at experienced investors. The government said the update is intended to
The UK Government has announced a major package of sentencing reforms aimed at strengthening community punishments, reducing reoffending, and making streets safer. The new measures, revealed on Sunday, August 24, are part of the Government’s
New Zealand will eliminate paper applications for international student visas beginning next month, as part of the government’s push toward a fully digital immigration system. Starting September 18, all applications for six specific student visa