United States President Donald Trump has ordered Nigerians and other nationals applying for green cards to return to their home countries and apply for the process except in extraordinary circumstances.
The president disclosed this new immigration directives on Friday.
A statement by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, said the policy was aimed at restoring what it described as the original intent of US immigration law.
According to the statement, foreigners aliens seeking adjustment of status would now be required to process their residency applications through US consular offices abroad under the supervision of the United States Department of State.
“We’re returning to the original intent of the law to ensure aliens navigate our nation’s immigration system properly.
“From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances,” the statement said.