US Suspends Green Card Applications from Nigeria and Other Countries Over Security Concerns

The US government, under the Trump administration, has directed the USCIS to suspend green card and citizenship applications from countries like Nigeria, citing national security concerns and ongoing immigration vetting process reviews. This move is part of efforts to further restrict entry into the US from nations deemed high-risk.

Nigeria was previously labeled as a country of particular concern following allegations of Christian genocide. The list of affected countries includes Burkina Faso, Mali, Syria, Afghanistan, and others.