Clarifying U.S. Visa Realities For Nigerians—Part 5

American immigration law is neutral on its face. Nowhere in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) does it mention Nigeria, nor does it distinguish between continents. The statute extends identical rights and obligations to every nationality. Yet equality in law does not always translate to equality in outcome. The difference lies not in Washington’s policy but in the applicant’s capacity to satisfy evidentiary burdens that the INA and the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) demand. In short: the rule is the same, but the record-keeping culture is not.Original Article