Immigration with Confidence

One of the most practical – yet widely misunderstood – options is the EB‑3 employment‑based immigrant visa. It leads directly to a U.S. green card for the main applicant, spouse, and unmarried children under 21. Because of this, EB‑3 has become a hot topic across social media, WhatsApp groups, and “travel agent” circles in Nigeria. But a question keeps coming up: “I have a BSc ( Bachelor’s degree) / HND (Higher National Diploma) / OND (Ordinary National Diploma) and I’ve d

The Portugal Golden Visa has become one of Europe’s most structured residency by investment programs. After the 2023 reform, it now operates under a regulated, securities based model with strict Portuguese and EU oversight. Yet the marketing around it has not kept up. Many UHNW families and mobile investors are still approached by operators who sell the Golden Visa like a product and blur legal boundaries. Some are simply careless, while others cross into violations of Portug

The U.S. Embassy in Accra processes thousands of immigrant visa applications every year, and the backlog is significant. As of 2024, Accra ranks among the top 20 most backlogged U.S. consulates globally, with wait times for interview appointments stretching beyond two years in many cases. Prepare for the prescreening to make sure you are on track to a successful EB-3 application.

For most Nigerian EB-3 applicants I work with, the interview stage is where anxiety peaks. You've waited months, sometimes years, for this moment. Your employer has invested in your PERM labor certification and I-140 petition. Your family's future hinges on what happens in Lagos over the course of a few critical appointments.

On paper, the EB-3 visa process looks straightforward: find a sponsoring employer, go through the U.S. government’s steps, and attend your interview. But for many Ghanaians, there are practical challenges that make the journey more complicated than it first appears. These are not obstacles meant to discourage you as they are simply realities of applying from Ghana. By understanding them early, you can plan ahead and avoid costly mistakes or delays.

Many Nigerians believe the EB-3 visa is only for people with university degrees. This is one of the biggest misconceptions about U.S....