US expands travel ban, halts green card and citizenship for more countries
A recent directive from the Trump administration has led the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to suspend green card and citizenship applications from Nigerians and nationals of several other countries. The move, announced after a proclamation signed by Donald Trump on Tuesday, cites national security concerns and deficiencies in vetting processes. Nigeria is among 15 countries newly subjected to these restrictions. The expanded ban follows earlier measures and affects both full and partial entry to the United States.
What we know
- The US has suspended green card and citizenship applications for Nigerians and other newly listed countries, effective after Donald Trump’s proclamation on Tuesday.
- The decision is based on concerns over national security and inadequate information-sharing by affected countries.
- Nigeria, previously declared a “country of particular concern” by Trump on October 31, is now under partial travel restrictions.
- The latest ban adds 15 countries to the list, with Laos and Sierra Leone now facing a full entry ban.
- The suspension extends earlier restrictions announced in June, further limiting immigration opportunities for affected nationals.
