USCIS Restricts Green Card Process: Nigerians Must Now Apply Abroad

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued a new policy that limits “adjustment of status” for foreign nationals, including Nigerians. Under this directive, applicants must now return to their home countries and complete Green Card processing at US consulates, except in rare “extraordinary” circumstances. USCIS says this move restores the original intent of immigration law and prevents abuse by temporary visa holders. Officers will assess each case strictly, granting in-country adjustments only when truly warranted. The change also frees resources for naturalisation, visas for crime victims, and other humanitarian programmes. Applicants on student, tourist, or temporary work visas are reminded that these categories are for short-term visits and not automatic paths to permanent residency. The new approach will affect thousands of immigrants currently residing in the US on temporary visas.

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