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News: Canada Denies 2.36 Million Visa Applications in 2024 as Rejection Rates Surge
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsCanada’s immigration landscape is experiencing a sharp rise in visa rejections, with 2.36 million temporary resident applications denied in 2024. This marks …
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Africa: Nigeria to Fully Digitize Visa Applications by March 2025 Amid Concerns Over High Visa Fees Hindering Tourism and Investment
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsNigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced plans to fully digitize visa applications by March 2025. He assured Nigerians that a …
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Africa: Ghana Ranks Second to Nigeria in European Migration Among ECOWAS Nationals As Visa Applications Soar, According to OECD Report
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsGhanaians rank second among ECOWAS nationals in migrating to OECD countries, according to an OECD report. The report highlights Ghana’s significant outbound …
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News: UN Tourism Study Reveals Surge in Visa-Free Travel & On-Arrival Options Globally Amid Sharp Decline in Traditional Visa Applications From 77% in 2008 to 47% in 2023
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe United Nations Tourism report reveals a significant milestone as destinations worldwide return to pre-pandemic levels of openness to international travel following …
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Africa: Kenyan Nationals Lead Eastern African Schengen Visa Applications for 2022, Despite 24% Rejection Rate, with 48,892 Submissions
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsIn 2022, Kenyan nationals led the way in the Eastern African region, accounting for nearly one-third of all visa applications, with an …
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News: 54% of African student visa applications rejected by the US in 2022 – Study
by Atqnewsby Atqnews54% of African student visa applications were rejected in 2022, making it the highest rate of disproportionate student visa refusals to the …
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Nigerian Travel Agents protest as Spanish Embassy rejects visa applications for Skal meeting
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsBy Ajibola Amzat THE National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has criticized the Spanish Embassy over its “racist” treatment of Nigerians …