US says Nigerians, others seeking green cards must return home to apply

Premiumtimesng | 23-05-2026 08:09am |

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that Nigerians and other non-immigrants seeking green cards must return to their home countries to submit their applications. This policy aims to reinforce the requirement that individuals who enter the U.S. for temporary visits fulfill their intended purpose and subsequently return to their countries of origin. USCIS emphasizes that this measure is designed to maintain the integrity of the immigration system by ensuring that non-immigrants do not remain in the U.S. beyond their authorized stay.

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