EB-3 Success Case: Nigeria-Born Professional Green Card
EB-3 Nigeria professional success: bachelor’s degree, PERM, I-140, consular green card. Africa applicant example.
Short answer: A Nigeria-born applicant held a degree evaluated as U.S. bachelor’s-equivalent. The employer completed PERM and I-140 in the EB-3 professional category; the applicant received an immigrant visa after the consular interview.
Case focus
A formal degree evaluation was obtained; transcripts and diploma translations matched; work experience was related and supported by company letters. Police certificates, medicals and appointment timing for the relevant African post were scheduled early. See US EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration.
Milestones
| Stage | Result |
|---|---|
| Degree evaluation | Completed |
| PERM / I-140 | Certified and approved |
| Interview | Immigrant visa |
Lessons
Professional cases turn on degree-to-job match. Consistent evaluation and name spellings reduce RFEs. Employers should expect a multi-year path from start to entry.
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Finish the degree evaluation before locking PERM education minimums. Collect police certificates for every country of residence on the checklist. Prepare to explain at interview why the role requires this educational background.
Data current as of October 2026. General information only; not legal advice. Individual results vary.
Frequently asked questions
Are Nigerian degrees accepted in the U.S.?
They need an accepted evaluation showing U.S. equivalency—not automatic recognition.
Can spouse and children be included?
Qualifying spouse and unmarried children under 21 are usually derivatives.
How is the backlog determined?
By the employment-based category and chargeability in the Visa Bulletin.
Can this case be copied?
File structure can be modeled; post and employer will differ—results are not guaranteed.
Official sources
General information only, not legal advice. Immigration rules and the Visa Bulletin change; check the official sources above before you decide. Petitions are prepared and filed by the sponsoring employer’s licensed U.S. immigration attorney.