visa applicants
Coverage of visa applicants in the Nexus archive.
- How the new U.S. visa rules affect your online privacy | Explained
Privacy experts criticize the U.S. government’s new social media vetting requirements for visa applicants, comparing the approach to an authoritarian regime. They note that while applicants can ignore the request, doing so risks their visa application, making it hard to claim privacy laws are violated.
- Nigeria suspends third-party services for visa applicants in the US
Nigeria has suspended third-party services for US visa applicants. The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) did not provide a reason for the suspension or indicate when the arrangement would be reviewed.
- Japan implements language proficiency requirements for certain visa applicants
Japan has introduced language proficiency requirements for certain visa applicants, mandating a passing score on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). The policy aims to ensure non-Japanese speakers have sufficient language skills for integration and effective communication. Implementation details and affected visa categories remain under review.