✅ EB-3 Skilled Worker (RN) Approved - Nigeria (ROW) PD April 2023

✅ **Case Status: Approved** --- A Nigerian agency nurse on F1/OPT filed concurrently in April 2023 just before EB-3 ROW retrogression. After a court-ordered vacatur of USCIS hold policies affecting Nigerian nationals in June 2026, the I-485 was approved on July 10, 2026, approximately 39 months after filing. An agency nurse from Nigeria filed I-140, I-485, I-765, and I-131 concurrently in April 2023 with a priority date of April 10, 2023 — just before the EB-3 ROW retrogression that began in May 2023. The I-140 was approved via premium processing within 11 days. The case was initially filed with the Nebraska Service Center (LIN receipt), later transferred to the National Benefits Center, then to the Atlanta Field Office for an in-person interview. The interviewing officer acknowledged the case was approvable but noted the applicant was not yet current. The applicant successfully traveled to Nigeria using Advance Parole in May 2024 without issue. A 5-year EAD renewal was approved in January 2025. The applicant became current in December 2025, but Nigeria was simultaneously added to the travel ban list and USCIS issued a memo pausing benefits for affected nationals. This resulted in approximately 6 months of no movement. After Judge McConnell vacated the hold policies on June 5, 2026, the applicant filed congressional inquiries the next day. USCIS responded to both senators within weeks. The case status changed to 'Interview Cancelled and Notice Ordered' on July 9 (reflecting the prior interview), and approval was issued on July 10, 2026. The green card was mailed July 15. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1v3tjed/eb3_rn_i485_green_card_approved_nigeria/)** *Source: Reddit EB-3 search* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*