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FULL LIST: US court overturns Trump visa restrictions on Nigeria, 74 other countries
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A U.S. District Court in Manhattan invalidated the Trump administration's January policy that suspended immigrant visa processing from Nigeria and 74 other countries, ruling it exceeded the Secretary of State's legal authority and conflicted with federal immigration law.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You now have a clearer path to US visas from these 75 countries, removing a key barrier that limited access to this market. Revisit your US expansion or talent mobility plans to capitalise on this reversal.
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2 sources · first reported 22 Aug 2026 · latest 23 Aug 2026
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