for African students. This is as more than a third of prospective international students applying to study in the U.S. last year were turned away. for African students. This is as more than a third of prospective international students applying to study in the U.S. last year were turned away.
“In the first half of 2024, the Department issued nearly 4.1 million B visitor visas for tourists and temporary business travelers worldwide. We issued visas to nearly 134,000 exchange visitor program participants and 115,000 students,” it stated yesterday. “This is unlike many countries in Europe, where universities require a higher percentage of tuition fees deposit before applying for a visa. And with lower tuition fees than their U.S. counterparts, this makes it easier for applicants to convince authorities that they can raise the balance plus living expenses, resulting in relatively higher visa issuances and lower rejections,” he noted.
for African students. This is as more than a third of prospective international students applying to study in the U.S. last year were turned away. Oyo State Government, yesterday, reaffirmed that the Sooro Market, Kishi, in Irepo Local Council in the Oke-Ogun region of the state would remain closed indefinitely following activities of illegal miners in the market last Saturday.