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Nigerians Decry New US Travel Restrictions

Timothy Obiezu

   ABUJA, NIGERIA - The new U.S. travel restrictions imposed on Nigeria
   are being criticized by Nigerians who for decades have viewed the U.S.
   as a close ally.

   Before the announcement of new travel restrictions last week, the U.S.
   had already applied stricter measures on visa applications, including
   suspension of visa interview waivers and a hike in application fees.

   The new ban disallows the issuance of immigrant visas that offer
   Nigerians a chance at permanent residency in the U.S. It is seen part
   of a broader effort by the administration of President Donald Trump to
   cut down on immigration.

   Nigerians like Taiwo Charles, who runs a travel agency in Abuja, say
   the U.S. clampdown is negatively affecting businesses.

   "If people are being banned at the embassy, they come back to us with
   nothing. We cannot get international flight ticket, we cannot do their
   visa documentations, we cannot do a lot. So this affects our industry,
   the traffic of people traveling to that axis will be greatly reduced,"
   said Charles.

   The ban does not affect tourism, business and student travel but could
   limit chances for Nigerians to live with relatives who are already in
   the U.S.
   

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