Nigeria, Asylum, and The United States

Nigeria, Asylum, and The United States





As an immigration attorney many Nigerians have recently asked me if the current election unrest in the country could lead to possible asylum cases in the United States.

 
Although unrest is occurring in certain parts of the country, it does not appear to be as widespread as other nations. A well founded fear of persecution needs to be established before you can seek asylum.
 
A case can be made for political asylum if you can show abuse at the hands of government officials, or rebels that are seeking to attack you based on your support of certain political figures.
 
What do you guys on here feel about the current political climate in Nigeria?
 
-Ehi

Posted: at 28-04-2011 08:54 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie

It is not good and is spreading towards the south as people try to escape.  My husband was robbed twice by gunpoint and the embassy still did not see it as an emergency to rush his visa to the U.S.

Posted: at 14-05-2011 03:00 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming

A CASE HAS TO BE ESTABLISHED FOR SUCH APPLICATION ON DUE CONSIDERATION...LETS PRAY & MAKE NIGERIA GREAT AGAIN, LIFE ABROAD ISN'T BED OF ROSES AS MANY WOULD THINK.

Posted: at 14-05-2011 04:20 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

The current situation in Nigeria though volatile cannot be used as a case for seeking Asylum in the US. The American Government is not gullible as most Nigerians think. The crises is the country has not become a full blown war. The US Government is watching and they gather intelligence daily. Cheers.

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Posted: at 15-05-2011 08:44 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie

 

Posted: at 20-11-2011 02:26 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming

 

Posted: at 2-08-2012 12:41 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero

 

Posted: at 25-08-2012 03:40 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero