On January 31, 2020, President Trump issued a Presidential “Proclamation on Improving Enhanced Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry” which becomes effective on February 21, 2020. The proclamation expands the March 6, 2017 Executive Order 13780 “Protecting the National from Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States” and […]
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Nigeria – Professional Certification Now Required For Certain STR Visa Holders
8 Sep
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
Effective August 16, 2017, certain Nigerian Subject to Regularization (STR) visa holders will need to register with the relevant Nigerian regulatory authority prior to engaging in any productive work in Nigeria. This directive order from the Nigerian Federal Executive Council (FEC) applies to regulated professions, including but not limited to […]
NIGERIA: Increased Availability of Business Visas on Arrival and Expansion of Business Visitors Activities
17 Mar
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
As part of a national effort to boost the economy and facilitate business visitor travel to Nigeria, the Nigerian Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) approved a 60-day national action plan on March 2, 2017. Effective immediately, Nigeria has significantly expanded the type of activities permitted by business visitors and […]