Tag: Presidential Proclamation 10998


  • US Expands Visa Restrictions: Nigeria and 18 Other Nations Face Partial Ban Starting 2026

    US Expands Visa Restrictions: Nigeria and 18 Other Nations Face Partial Ban Starting 2026

    Overview of the new visa policy The United States has announced a broadening of its visa entry restrictions, with Nigeria listed among 19 nations subjected to partial visa bans. The measure, set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. EST on January 1, 2026, operates under Presidential Proclamation 10998, which the administration says is designed to…

  • US Announces Partial Visa Ban: Nigeria Among 19 Nations

    US Announces Partial Visa Ban: Nigeria Among 19 Nations

    Overview of the Announcement The United States has announced the enforcement date for a new set of visa restrictions that will affect Nigeria and 18 other nations. The policy, rooted in Presidential Proclamation 10998, aims to “Restrict and Limit the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.” The enforcement takes…

  • US Announces Enforcement Date for Partial Visa Ban Affecting Nigeria and 18 Other Nations

    US Announces Enforcement Date for Partial Visa Ban Affecting Nigeria and 18 Other Nations

    Summary of the Announcement The United States announced an enforcement date for a broad, partial visa ban impacting Nigeria and 18 other nations. The measure, outlined in the administration’s latest proclamation, sets the clock for when the policy takes full effect and begins to shape visa processing and entry procedures for travelers from the affected…