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Content creator says new immigration proclamation scraps spousal visa exemption, leaving families separated indefinitely

An American travel content creator, Chris, has spoken out about the personal toll of a new United States presidential travel ban that has prevented his Nigerian wife, Adenike, from joining him in the US.

Chris revealed that the couple has been married for more than 18 months and has been navigating the US immigration process for years. According to him, Adenike has been waiting for her immigrant visa interview since May 2024, after completing all required documentation and procedures.

However, a new presidential proclamation has reportedly halted the issuance of immigrant visas to Nigerian spouses, removing a previous exemption that allowed family-based immigration. Chris said the policy change effectively paused their plans, despite their compliance with all legal requirements.

He added that his wife has never visited the United States and has not met most members of his family, even though they have known each other for about five years. Chris stressed that many Americans underestimate how complex, slow, and emotionally draining legal migration processes can be.

Using his online platform, he said he has chosen to speak openly about their situation to shed light on the growing number of families affected by prolonged immigration backlogs and sudden policy shifts.

Chris also appealed to his followers to share his story to raise awareness and draw attention to the struggles of international couples facing separation due to immigration restrictions.

SolaOmoniyi:
Content creator says new immigration proclamation scraps spousal visa exemption, leaving families separated indefinitely

An American travel content creator, Chris, has spoken out about the personal toll of a new United States presidential travel ban that has prevented his Nigerian wife, Adenike, from joining him in the US.

Chris revealed that the couple has been married for more than 18 months and has been navigating the US immigration process for years. According to him, Adenike has been waiting for her immigrant visa interview since May 2024, after completing all required documentation and procedures.

However, a new presidential proclamation has reportedly halted the issuance of immigrant visas to Nigerian spouses, removing a previous exemption that allowed family-based immigration. Chris said the policy change effectively paused their plans, despite their compliance with all legal requirements.

He added that his wife has never visited the United States and has not met most members of his family, even though they have known each other for about five years. Chris stressed that many Americans underestimate how complex, slow, and emotionally draining legal migration processes can be.

Using his online platform, he said he has chosen to Read more...
https://dailyobserver.ng/american-man-laments-us-travel-ban-as-nigerian-wife-remains-stranded/

atiku4President:
One of the bitter consequences of voting wrong. It's unfortunate. The pain will get to everyone who voted this evil government

ednut1:
they married under Biden. Why wasn’t it approved since then? Shebi Biden is not evil

LagosOrigin:
It's because of Tinubu bad government that trump imposed the visa ban on Nigerians .

The genocide against the Christians by Islamic terrorists made the United States government to impose the visa ban on Nigerians

Razzness:
The same people that were busy tarnishing Nigeria's image at the ones wailling the most now

malware:
Those jumping up and down to de-market Nigeria never knew that the thing would come back to hit them.

LagosOrigin:
It's because of Tinubu bad government that trump imposed the visa ban on Nigerians .

The genocide against the Christians by Islamic terrorists made the United States government to impose the visa ban on Nigerians

malware:
Those jumping up and down to de-market Nigeria never knew that the thing would come back to hit them. The Northerners they thought they were spiting with their bad comments have no business migrating to America.

atiku4President:
One of the bitter consequences of voting wrong. It's unfortunate. The pain will get to everyone who voted this evil government

nairalanda1:
It's not a matter of demarketing Nigeria.( There are people online who abuse their own country. Even including Americans)

The main issue is that for decades many Nigerians have been overstaying their visas. Add the fact that there is a large anti immigration sentiment in the USA and the rest of the developed world ( the country called Denmark has some strict immigration rules introduced recently and the party ruling there is a leftist party, the kind of party that trump supporters will call woke)..and you get the picture

ogelekpomgam:
No place like Naija.
Anyday, anytime..