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Politics● ElevatedAug 4 · Aug 4, 2026, 8:20 AM

US introduces new asylum rule affecting Nigerians, other foreigners

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria

The United States has introduced a new rule allowing asylum applications to be referred to immigration judges without applicants first undergoing an interview, in a move aimed at reducing the country’s growing asylum backlog. The post US introduces new asylum rule affecting Nigerians, other foreigners appeared first on Vanguard News.

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