U.S.-based immigration technology firm Immigify has announced plans to host a high-level event in Lagos aimed at connecting Nigerian professionals, entrepreneurs, scholars, and researchers with premium U.S. immigration opportunities.
Titled “The Green Card Golden Banquet,” the event is scheduled for August 16, 2025, and will spotlight U.S. immigration pathways such as the EB-1 Green Card and O-1A Visa, reserved for individuals with exceptional abilities, international acclaim, and documented achievements in their fields.
Speaking at a recent virtual press conference, Immigify co-founders Emma Olorunsheyi and Deji Adesola said the banquet is designed as a strategic platform for Nigerian talent seeking to access global markets through legitimate, elite immigration channels.
They described the initiative as a bridge between top-tier Nigerian talent and high-level U.S. immigration opportunities.
“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 one per cent 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, immigify.com/banquet-event,” 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.”
