LunagisthubUS Suspends Green Card and Citizenship Applications for Nigerians and Other Countries
The United States government has temporarily halted the processing of green card and citizenship applications from Nigerians and nationals of other countries recently added to the US “travel ban” list. This decision is part of a broader effort to review and strengthen immigration vetting processes, citing national security concerns .
The suspension applies to countries that have been deemed high-risk due to deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing. The countries affected include:
Full Travel Ban: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria, Laos, and Sierra Leone
Partial Travel Restrictions:Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Dominica, Gabon, Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
This decision follows a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, further restricting entry into the United States for nationals from countries deemed high-risk. The Trump administration has defended the measures as necessary to protect national security and address concerns about the screening process for people from the affected countries .
The suspension affects immigrants who are currently in the US and are seeking to change their immigration status or apply for citizenship. Many Nigerians and other nationals have expressed concerns about the impact of this decision on their lives and livelihoods .
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