The United States Government has reportedly temporarily stopped processing legal immigration applications filed by Nigerians and other newly affected countries following an update to its travel ban proclamation this week. According to CBC News, the pause applies to applications that were otherwise being processed through lawful immigration channels.

The sudden development has triggered concern among prospective immigrants, families, and education- and work-based applicants who were in various stages of the process. While details remain limited, the move is understood to be linked directly to the expansion of countries covered under the latest travel restrictions announced by U.S. authorities.

Immigration advocates say the pause creates uncertainty for thousands of applicants who had followed legal procedures and timelines. As affected individuals await further clarification from U.S. immigration agencies, attention is now focused on whether the halt is short-term or could evolve into a longer suspension.

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