The Orabo Blog

Migration guides for African professionals

Practical, fact-checked guides on visas, salaries, costs, and career pathways abroad.

🇺🇸 US Visa Bulletin

EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, and the Dorcas Ruling: What June 2026 Actually Opens Up for African Applicants

The June 2026 Visa Bulletin keeps EB-2 NIW and EB-1A Current for Africa while India retrogressed. The 5 June Dorcas ruling unfroze USCIS adjudications for 39 countries including Nigeria.

16 June 2026 · 12 min read
🇺🇸 Life in the US

The first 5 years: a financial playbook for African professionals in the US

401(k), HSA, Roth IRA, FBAR: the US financial mechanics most African professionals miss in their first five years, with a clear order-of-operations checklist.

30 May 2026 · 11 min read
🇺🇸 Immigration Policy

USCIS Adjustment of Status Policy May 2026: What It Means for African Applicants

PM-602-0199 reclassifies in-country green card filing as discretionary. If your plan starts in Africa, your consular route is intact; here's what actually changed.

26 May 2026 · 8 min read
🇺🇸 Immigration News

US Immigration Ban 2026: How the 39-Country and 75-Country Lists Affect African Migration

Trump's January 2026 immigration restrictions affect 26 African countries directly. Full lists, what's exempt, the lawsuit status, and the visa pathways still open for Africans.

15 May 2026 · 9 min read
💰 Cost of Living

Cost of Living: Lagos vs London vs Toronto, 2025 Comparison

A verified 2025 breakdown of housing, groceries, transport, and utilities across three cities, and which one offers the best quality of life per dollar.

12 May 2026 · 5 min read
🇨🇦 Canada Immigration

The Complete Document Checklist for Express Entry (Canada)

Every document you need for a Canadian Express Entry PR application (from passport to proof of funds), with official IRCC sources.

12 May 2026 · 5 min read
🇬🇧 UK Visas

How to Check Your UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligibility (2026 Guide)

A step-by-step breakdown of the points requirement, salary thresholds, and how to find a sponsoring employer.

May 2026 · 8 min read
🇺🇸 US Green Cards

EB-2 NIW vs EB-1A: Which Is Right for African Professionals?

The key differences between the two self-petition routes, and how to know which one your profile actually qualifies for.

May 2026 · 10 min read
💰 Salaries

Average Nurse Salary in the UK After Tax: What Nigerian Nurses Actually Take Home

NHS pay bands, take-home pay calculations, and how UK nursing salaries compare to Nigeria after cost of living.

May 2026 · 7 min read