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Japa: Types Of US Visa Available To Nigerians, Other Foreigners

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The United States (US) government has different visa for potential immigrants to apply for which will enable them to relocate to, work, and study.

A US visa is a permit issued by the US government that grants non-citizens entry into the country for certain purposes, such as work, study, or travel.

To apply for a visa, you should carry out some complex but important tasks like filling out the correct forms, providing relevant documents, and paying a fee.

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In some cases, you may also need to attend an interview at a US embassy or consulate.

Below are application requirements:

To apply for a US visa, you must meet certain requirements. Applicants should have valid passports and documents demonstrating their purpose of travel, such as employment contracts or educational records.

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Depending on the type of visa you are applying for, additional documentation may be required.

You should also be prepared to provide proof of your funds and any medical or other relevant information requested by the American embassy or consulate.

In addition, you must have evidence of your intention to return home after your authorised stay, if you’re applying for a temporary or nonimmigrant visa.

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It’s also important to remember that all documents must be in English or translated into English and that all original documents must be presented with copies at the visa interview.

Types Of US visa

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The US offers two types of visas: immigrant and non-immigrant.

An immigrant visa is for those who intend to stay in the US permanently, while a non-immigrant visa is for those who are only in the US temporarily.

Non-immigrant visas generally allow people to work or study in the US for up to 180 days, while an immigrant visa allows you to stay indefinitely and work without restrictions.

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Non-Immigrant Visas
There are a number of types of non-immigrant visas, and these include:

Work Visa

A work visa allows you to legally work in the US, and all require you to have a firm, concrete job offer in the North American country. Your work visa will be tied to your company- you are not permitted to work for anyone else while you are in the US on a work visa.

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The main visas in this category include:

1.C-1/D Visa (Combined Transit and Crewman) – crew members of international flights or ships.

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2. E-1 Visa (Treaty Trader) – managers/executives/specialists/supervisors of companies driving trade to the US.

3. E-2 Visa (Treaty Investor) – managers/executives/specialists/supervisors of companies investing in the US.

4. H-1B Visa (Speciality Occupation Worker) – For highly qualified professionals and people with an academic degree.

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5. I Visa (Foreign News Media) – journalists and media representatives.

6. L-1 Visa (Intracompany Transferee) – internal transfer of employees of all nationalities.

7. L-1 Blanket Visa/Registration – internal transfer of employees with a simplified application process.

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8. O- 1 Visa (Extraordinary Ability) – people with extraordinary skills and abilities.

9. TN Visa – skilled workers from Canada and Mexico.

US Visitor Visa (Business Visa USA and US Tourist Visa)
In many cases, tourists and visitors will qualify for the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA). However, as a Nigerian citizen, you will need to apply for a specific visa in order to visit. In this case, you will need one of two visas:

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i. B-1 Visa (Business Visitor) – business travellers who stay in America for up to 180 days

ii. B-1 Visa (Tourist) – tourists looking to stay in America for up to 180 days

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Internship and student visas

If you are studying in there, taking part in an exchange program, or undertaking an internship, you will need one of two visas:

a. F-1 Visa (Student) – for studying at an American university or college.

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b. J -1 Visa (Exchange) – for people who participate in an exchange program in the US (e.g. an internship or training).

Immigrant visa for US (Green Card)
If you have an immigrant visa, you will be permitted to stay in the US on a permanent basis and undertake paid work. The categories of immigrant visas are Employment-based immigration, Family-based immigration, and the Diversity Visa Program.

Employment-based immigration visas are:

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EB-1 (Priority Workers)

EB-2 (Advanced Degree/Exceptional Ability

EB-3 (Skilled Workers, Professionals and Other Workers)

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EB-4 (Special Immigrants – this includes religious workers)

EB-5 (Immigration Investor Program)

Family-based visas include:

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Spouses and relatives of US citizens, or ofpermanent residents

The Diversity Visa program requires participation in the yearly Green Card Lottery – this is open to citizens of eligible countries, and allows a certain number of people to gain permanent resident status.

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DSS Arraigns Sowore Over Anti-Tinubu Post

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The Federal Government is set to arraign human rights activist Omoyele Sowore on a five-count charge for allegedly posting false statements about President Bola Tinubu intended to cause a breakdown of law and order, court papers show.

Sowore was sighted at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ahead of the arraignment.

The suit dated 16th September,2025, was lodged after Sowore allegedly refused to delete the controversial posts about the President.

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The Sahara Reporters publisher was accused of using his official X handle to make the post, “This criminal @ official PBAT Actually went to Brazil to state that there is no more corruption under his regime in Nigeria. What audacity to lie shamelessly!”

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The alleged offending post, said to be contrary to Section 24(2) (b) of the Cybercrimes Prohibition and Prevention Act 2024, was said to have been made on August 25 within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court.

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The charges were brought on behalf of the DSS and the Federal Government by M.B. Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecutions at the Federal Ministry of Justice, alongside four other counsel to the DSS –M.E. Ernest, U.B. Bulla, Dr. C.S. Eze, and E.G. Orubor.

Social media companies X Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. are listed as co-defendants.

Confirming the legal action in a Facebook post last week, Sowore wrote, “The State Security Service, alias @OfficialDSSNG today filed a 5-count charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja against ‘X’ (formerly Twitter Facebook, and myself. They claimed that because I called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu a criminal, I have somehow committed a set of ‘novel’ offences they invented and spread across five counts.

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“It’s hard to believe there’s anyone sensible left in these offices that should be making Nigeria work. Regardless, I will be present whenever this case is assigned for trial. #RevolutionNow.”

Recall that the human rights activist and African Action Congress candidate in the 2023 election vowed not to delete the controversial tweet, despite a request from the DSS to X demanding its removal.

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Restating his stance, Sowore wrote, “This morning, X (formerly Twitter) officially contacted me about the despicable threat letter they received from the lawless DSS over my Tweet on Tinubu. One option I will NOT be taking is deleting that Tweet. Thank you, @X.”

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Lagos Opens Portal For Teaching Job Applications

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The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board has opened its official application portal for teaching positions across the state.

In a statement signed on Monday by the Executive Chairman of LASUBEB, the board said the recruitment exercise, approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, targets qualified candidates willing to contribute to the delivery of quality education in Lagos State.

The statement partly read, “This is a unique opportunity for NCE holders, B.A (Ed), B.Sc (Ed), B.Ed, HND+PGDE, BA+PGDE, and B.Sc+PGDE graduates to build a career in teaching and contribute meaningfully to qualitative service delivery in the State.”

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According to the commission, applicants are required to submit applications strictly online via https://subebjobs.lagosstate.gov.ng.

The statement warned that physical submissions would not be entertained and stressed that the board has not authorised anyone to collect money for the exercise, which is completely free.

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It stated that the documents for application include, O’ Level Certificate (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB), Degree Certificate or NCE Certificate, and NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate, as applicable.

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The board also noted that notifications or statements of results issued beyond two years would not be accepted.

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“LASUBEB has not engaged or authorised any individual or group to collect money for this exercise. The application is absolutely free.

“Closing Date: The portal will close on 14th October, 2025,” the statement concluded.

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FG Approves New NYSC Mandatory Regulations

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the compliance with the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) a mandatory requirement for mobilisation into or exemption from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

The provides that, effective from Oct. 6, no Nigerian graduate – whether from a Nigerian university, polytechnic, college of education, or an overseas institution would be mobilised for or exempted from NYSC without proof of NERD compliance.

This directive was contained in a circular issued to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) by Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on Sunday in Abuja.

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The directive does not, however, affect serving Corps members or those enrolled before the enforcement date.

Akume said that the compliance directive was to convey the approval for the adjustment of “NYSC mobilisation criteria in accordance with the President’s regulation requiring proof of NERD Policy compliance for all prospective Corps members, regardless of where they were educated.”

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