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US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by dre11(op): 9:53am On May 04

By Okiki Adeduyite

The United States has resumed visa processing for Nigerian and other foreign doctors after quietly reversing a policy that had frozen applications under its travel ban system, The New York Times reported on Sunday.

The report said the earlier policy, introduced in January, halted decisions on visa extensions, work permits and green cards for citizens of about 39 countries, leaving many foreign-trained physicians unable to work.

However, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated its guidelines to exempt medical doctors from the restriction, allowing their applications to proceed.

A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security confirmed the development to the NYT, stating that “applications associated with medical physicians will continue processing.”

The move comes amid a growing shortage of healthcare workers in the United States, where authorities estimate a deficit of about 65,000 doctors, a figure expected to rise in the coming years.

Foreign-trained doctors make up about a quarter of the US medical workforce, with many serving in primary care roles in underserved communities.

The earlier freeze had forced some doctors onto administrative leave, while others faced the risk of losing their jobs due to delays in visa approvals.

The policy shift is expected to ease pressure on hospitals and allow affected doctors, including Nigerians, to continue working.

https://punchng.com/us-resumes-visa-processing-for-nigerian-other-foreign-doctors-report/

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by LagosOrigin: 9:53am On May 04

Very good news

God bless president Donald Trump, the best president in the world.

Japa will reduce if Peter Obi is elected president of Nigeria in 2027.

Tinubu really destroyed our country

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by ChizzyBuna(m): 10:34am On May 04*

I rather use money for USA visa knack OS for 1 month and enjoy my life.

The most overrated country in the world

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by Eriokanmi: 10:35am On May 04

Good move. Keep cleaning up your country. Nigerians should remain and fix this tattered nation, firstly by sending our corrupt leaders to their retirement home. Its sad to see Nigerians being bullied by ordinary Ghana and Benin republic, a nation that was once a replica of America in africa where everyone wanted to come and live. Who be south africa where Nigeria once stood?.

We can still re-earn our great position. It's up to you and I

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by Tetrahedron(m): 10:35am On May 04

Okeke that was just deported should have been a doctor if he wanted to stay in US

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by dododawa1: 10:36am On May 04

I BLAMED

NIGERIA

LEADERS (past & present)

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by callmetade: 10:36am On May 04

Hello,

This update is not for me

Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by aremed(m): 10:36am On May 04

Awon werey alaso

Urudurur

G

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by Darkandhandsom(m): 10:37am On May 04

I prefer Canada.

U.S and gun battle na 5 & 6

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by Apcshit: 10:37am On May 04

What a wonderful idea news

Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by MadPolitician: 10:38am On May 04

They can't be allowed to cherrypick the best from qour shores and use them to advance their societies while we rot.

The Federal government should as matter of urgency put a stop to this sort of "raids" from a country whose president sees Nigeria as a "butthole"..

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by morikee: 10:38am On May 04

Lol because Doctors get use ba

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by PulaPower: 10:40am On May 04

Scammers..

That war with Iran don make them go extra broke, now they looking for any avenue to bring in money..

Fall for their trick at your own palaba

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by Eraddray(m): 10:44am On May 04

Now... Nigeria suppose block their access to our doctors...

They cannot always get what they want

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by koladata(m): 10:46am On May 04

So you want to pick all our own doctors , make we dey drink agbo abi

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by inoki247: 10:48am On May 04

LagosOrigin:
Very good news

God bless president Donald Trump, the best president in the world.

Japa will reduce if Peter Obi is elected president of Nigeria in 2027.

Tinubu really destroyed our country

Lol the same Japa that reduced in Anambra when Dr went on strike for 13 Month....

You people and repackaging like say na another person...

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by LabStores: 10:48am On May 04

Nawa for USA o
A country that opens its doors only to doctors while shutting them to everyone else is not being strategic, it is being selective in a way that exposes its priorities.

Yes, doctors are valuable. Every nation needs skilled healthcare professionals. But reducing immigration policy to a single profession sends a clear message: people are only welcome when they are immediately profitable. That is not a vision for a strong society, it is a short-term extraction mindset.

Economies do not run on one profession. They are built by engineers, teachers, researchers, artisans, entrepreneurs, caregivers, and countless others whose contributions are less visible but equally essential. By excluding them, the government is not protecting its interests, it is limiting its own growth.

There is also an ethical contradiction here. Many of these doctors come from countries already struggling with healthcare shortages.
We have shortage of doctors in Nigeria.
Actively pulling them in while ignoring broader migration pathways contributes to global inequality, all while pretending to solve domestic problems.

If the goal is national development, then build a system that attracts a diverse range of talent and supports long-term integration. If the goal is simply to plug immediate gaps at the lowest cost, then be honest about it.

A serious government does not cherry-pick people based on narrow gain. It builds policies that reflect fairness, sustainability, and respect for the full spectrum of human contribution.

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by Akalia(m): 10:50am On May 04

ChizzyBuna:
I rather use money for USA visa and knack OS for 1 month and enjoy my life.

The most overrated country in the world

for you to say this means you are down already. Try get up abeg.

Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by donkarly(m): 10:51am On May 04

That's a good one. Please who knows when the non-immigrant visa ban will end? I really need a guarantee of success before applying/going for an interview..

Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by SmartPolician: 10:52am On May 04

Yeye people! I thought the ban was going to be forever. A useless country whose government is fleecing millions of dollars in visa processing (visas that only 0.1% eventually get) had the guts to ban Nigerians from their country! They must have counted a lot of losses by now!

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by Gotocourt: 10:52am On May 04

Japa oOoOO 😥

Nigeria go empty tongue

Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by iWasNotHere(m): 10:55am On May 04

They’re Broke cause of the war.

They want to start their rip off!

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by Leepeak(m): 10:55am On May 04

A very foolish president the same way he is lamenting, and trying begging Iran to resume to the negotiations table
Foolishness is not far from trump
By now Americans are regretting why they voted for the idiot in white house

U just come attack without plans now Iran is saying the straight they will continue to collect money, and no USA base across the region,
No further attack on Iran,
Now the mumu man dey cry I don't HONDA STAND and he is not happy with the deal
Then fight and send it troops na for Twitter he dey win fight
Am sending this am sending that
NATO this NATO that
I will blast khang island
Try it and watch crude oil 🛢️ spill all over the Gulf countries

Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by Leepeak(m): 10:59am On May 04

Imagine indians, Chinese, and other countries work force out of Americans
Then u will HONDA STAND why Americans isn't different than Nigeria and Saudi Arabia

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by cyberbro: 11:01am On May 04

LOL... I knew this would happen sooner or later. None of the western countries like US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany etc can do without skilled immigrants! The fact is that their system and economy requires a lot of efficiency so they are always in need of capable hands, but their population can never meet those demands.

When Trump was barking, talking about cutting skilled work visa etc, I knew he was poorly informed, like most white supremacists in America, they really don't know what they're talking about till they see the consequences, but pride won't allow them calm down and reason.

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by Chikarata2020(m): 11:03am On May 04

Kai only for Doctors, all my children must be medical doctors and footballers😊. See US discrimination

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by bamitinn(m): 11:05am On May 04

How? Do you even know what you are saying, the war in Iran makes USA more richer, ask me why?
Because many nations are now entering USA to buy their crude, remember also that USA controls Venezuela Oil. So tell me, how is USA broke?

PulaPower:
Scammers..

That war with Iran don make them go extra broke, now they looking for any avenue to bring in money..

Fall for their trick at your own palaba

Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by HacheNoire: 11:05am On May 04

Your money they need!

Don't just bother applying under Trump’s administration!

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by Omoboricash(m): 11:14am On May 04

LagosOrigin:
Very good news

God bless president Donald Trump, the best president in the world.

Japa will reduce if Peter Obi is elected president of Nigeria in 2027.

Tinubu really destroyed our country

The rate at which people migrate from Anambra
to South west during Obi as governor is
unprecendeted. Obi, sorryto say he's over hyped. Listen to him alone show how dull he is.

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Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by esnbrutality: 11:17am On May 04

After obi and kwankwaso decamping..

Tinubu go hear am ..Just watch grin

Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by tishbite41(m): 11:17am On May 04

Thank God
Everywhere good

Re: US Resumes Visa Processing For Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors – New York Times by Dennisochampa: 11:22am On May 04

LagosOrigin:
Very good news

God bless president Donald Trump, the best president in the world.

Japa will reduce if Peter Obi is elected president of Nigeria in 2027.

Tinubu really destroyed our country

Is it under obi the ban was lifted huh

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