The United States Embassy in Abuja has stopped processing routine visa applications and is directing applicants to the US Consulate General in Lagos, according to Vanguard. The change shifts routine visa services from Nigeria's capital to Lagos; the brief report does not specify reasons, effective date details, or whether emergency or diplomatic services are affected.

Shelters along Mexico’s border are reporting record-low occupancy as fewer migrants travel toward the United States, according to Sowetan. The decline is linked to a crackdown under President Donald Trump and recent US policy changes that have deterred northbound journeys. The report describes emptied facilities and reduced demand for services, framing the shift as a response to enforcement measures rather than changes in underlying migration pressures.

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of a policy that allows immigration officials to place green card holders on immigration parole at border crossings based solely on suspicion. This decision supports a controversial stance on the rights of green card holders, aligning with former President Trump's administration's approach to immigration enforcement, according to Al Jazeera.

The United States government has clarified rules governing B-1 and B-2 visitor visas, warning that holders are prohibited from engaging in certain activities while in the country. According to Legit.ng, violations of these visitor visa terms can result in the visa being voided and may render the holder ineligible for future US visas. The clarification outlines the consequences travellers could face if they breach the conditions attached to their visitor status.

United States authorities have outlined seven activities that holders of B1/B2 visitor visas must avoid during their stay, according to Tuko. The restrictions include prohibitions on studying and taking up employment while in the country on a visitor visa. Officials warn that non-compliance with these conditions can carry serious consequences for visa holders, potentially affecting their current stay and future eligibility to enter the United States.

The administration of US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh update for Kenyans interested in applying for the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) programme, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery. According to Tuko, the update is aimed at prospective Kenyan applicants ahead of the lottery's registration period. The Diversity Visa programme offers eligible participants from qualifying countries a chance to obtain permanent residency in the United States. Further details of the update were not specified in the report.