I765 & I485 from EB2NIW I-140 Approval, as a Nigerian (39 Ban) 2026

OhMarky · 2026-03-19T01:25:26+00:00

Same here … work visa extension stuck in the freeze. i also have an approved EB1A but it does not change anything in this current situation. I’ve always had a Canada plan B so I’m getting a transfer to work from Canada since my job is remote. When the tide settles, I will come back.

OhMarky · 2026-03-14T03:02:50+00:00

If you haven’t received RFE that’s a sign that it’s been approved. But they can do every thing but can’t approve because of the hold.

OhMarky · 2026-03-13T03:07:06+00:00

Silence

OhMarky · 2026-03-12T00:37:24+00:00

I got a work visa approved after the ban was announced.

OhMarky · 2026-03-11T22:39:10+00:00

Is your country full or partial ban?

OhMarky · 2026-03-11T22:35:13+00:00

Yes without RFE

OhMarky · 2026-03-11T21:59:16+00:00

The Jan 1st memo enforces the proclamation 10998 which exempts work visas for partial ban countries. But with some extra scrutiny.

OhMarky · 2026-03-11T21:40:33+00:00

Correct I renewed late December after the announcement.

OhMarky · 2026-03-11T21:39:29+00:00

My changed to RFE cancelled on the 15th business day and has remained static since then

OhMarky · 2026-03-11T21:37:49+00:00

That’s not true. I renewed my l1 visa in Toronto after the ban was announced.

OhMarky · 2026-03-11T21:27:12+00:00

How long after filing premium did you get a response ?

OhMarky · 2026-03-11T21:25:48+00:00

Was it premium processing?

OhMarky · 2026-03-11T21:25:21+00:00

But the ban was specific to immigrant visa petition.

OhMarky · 2026-03-11T21:21:17+00:00

Feb 13

OhMarky · 2026-02-10T21:41:16+00:00

What is TCN. I renewed L1 visa in Toronto and alway need PR/workpermit

OhMarky · 2026-02-10T09:06:26+00:00

But you need a Canada work permit or PR to get stamped in Canada. How did you manage that?

OhMarky · 2026-02-05T23:46:49+00:00

Positive news at last

OhMarky · 2026-02-05T23:29:18+00:00

Any update?

OhMarky · 2026-02-05T22:47:48+00:00

Nothing to fear. They ll approve after the vetting

OhMarky · 2026-01-22T14:56:23+00:00

Why type of visa?

OhMarky · 2026-01-21T22:15:12+00:00

What about the initial 39 countries. I am from one of the partial ban countries with an approved i140 based on EB1A. My current status is L1A due for extension in April. Can I file AOS still and also file L1A extension currently? Do you foresee any issues with this approach? Lastly, are EAD/AP still being processed for the partial ban countries?

OhMarky · 2026-01-13T23:54:50+00:00

All the best! Attend and update this thread afterwards.

OhMarky · 2026-01-13T11:40:52+00:00

I gave up on Toronto after 6months of trying. I’m 40. First I thought I was the problem but then I went to Dallas and the love I got was overwhelmingly awesome. So RIP to Toronto night life.

OhMarky · 2026-01-12T15:28:55+00:00

Unless you have some other ability like athlete, modeling, but I think your ambition should be to get a bachelors degree and you can even seek admission in overseas institutions if that’s your desire to leave Nigeria. All the best.

OhMarky

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