06/08/2026
BREAKING NEWS
U.S. Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Immigration Benefits Freeze for 39 Countries
A U.S. court has blocked the Trump administration’s immigration benefits freeze affecting 39 countries.
Nigeria was previously subject to a partial ban in December, which disrupted case adjudications, extended processing timelines, and affected adjustments of status. This latest decision may significantly impact affected applicants.
Who Could Be Affected?
This development may impact Nigerians with pending:
Work Permit (EAD) applications.
Green Card applications
Naturalization (citizenship) applications
Asylum-related benefits
Adjustment of status applications
In some cases, entry into the U.S. on a B1/B2 visa
What Should Applicants Do Now?
At Immigify, we recommend taking the following steps:
Work with our team to evaluate how this ruling may affect you.
Schedule a consultation with Immigify if your timeline has been impacted, we’ll help you reassess your strategy and next steps.
If you are an Immigify client, please reach out to your case team directly with any questions regarding your petitions or submissions.
Immigify will continue to monitor this development closely, as the government may still challenge the ruling through the appeals process.
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To review your options, contact Immigify today.