A Nigerian student in the UK shared a tearful video explaining her visa cancellation for working beyond the 20-hour weekly limit after her father’s death in 2023 left her without financial support.

She has now been ordered to leave the country immediately. According to reports, she took up extra work after losing her father in 2023, who had been her main sponsor

UK rules enforce this cap to prioritize studies, resulting in immediate removal without exceptions for hardships, amid heightened scrutiny on Nigerian students following a 149% surge in visa issuances in Q2 2025 and recent policy changes like shortening the Graduate Route to 18 months.