America-based immigration technology firm Immigify has announced plans to host an exclusive event in Lagos, targeting Nigerian professionals, entrepreneurs, scholars, and researchers seeking to access global opportunities through premium U.S. immigration pathways.
The event, tagged “The Green Card Golden Banquet,” is scheduled to take place on August 16, 2025, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Designed as a high-level, invite-only banquet, the organisers say the gathering will focus on individuals eligible for U.S. immigration under the EB-1 Green Card and O-1A Visa categories,which are reserved for those with exceptional ability, international recognition, and documented achievements in their fields.
Speaking at a press conference held over Zoom recently, co-founders of Immigify, Emma Olorunsheyi and Deji Adesola emphasized that the banquet would serve as a gateway for Nigerian talent looking to transition into global markets through legitimate, high-level immigration channels.
“We’re excited to bring this event to Nigeria at such a crucial time,” said Olorunsheyi
“There is a growing pool of globally competitive professionals who are eligible for advanced immigration pathways but simply lack access to the right guidance, and that’s what this event is about, to give access and clarity.
“We will be arming attendees at the banquet with rare information, but beyond that, the event is about identifying and inducting a select group of outstanding Nigerians into our newly launched “Elite Club”,” added Olorunsheyi, who went on to explain that the club was a membership-based initiative offering hands-on support in navigating complex immigration processes.
Adesola echoed his sentiments, adding that “the EB-1 Green Card and O-1A visa categories are often misunderstood or underutilized by Nigerians.” He stated that these routes were designed specifically for individuals with demonstrable excellence in their careers, and that the event’s mission was to demystify the pathways and offer support to qualified persons.
When asked about registration requirements, Adesola said: “Everyone interested in the banquet will undergo initial profiling for eligibility before receiving an official invitation to attend. So, yes, we are not trying to reach everyone, we’re targeting the top 1% of talent ready to take a global leap. Hence the event itself is paid.”
“Nigerians who believe they may qualify for these specialized immigration pathways are invited to complete an eligibility screening and reserve a seat via the official event page on immigify.com,” he added.
The tech startup, which recently got accepted into the renowned Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator, is hosting this event at a time when increasing interest in global career opportunities has continued to cause rising emigration in Africa.
As global talent mobility becomes increasingly important in a post-pandemic economy, events like “The Green Card Golden Banquet’ represent a growing shift, one where African professionals are actively being positioned for leadership in the global marketplace.