Country Profile · 2023 Data
Nigeria Immigration Statistics
Nigeria accounts for 0.5% of U.S. immigration applications, ranking #16 among 198 countries with 12K total applications and a 74% approval rate.
12K
Applications
74%
Approval Rate
#16
Country Rank
0.5%
Share of Total
Top Visa Categories
| Category | Applications | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Family Spouse | 4.8K | 41.8% |
| Employment 3rd Pref | 1.7K | 14.4% |
| Family Parents | 1.5K | 12.7% |
| Family Children | 1.2K | 10.6% |
| Employment 2nd Pref | 1.0K | 8.7% |
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About This Data
Data from USCIS quarterly reports and the DHS Yearbook of Immigration Statistics (2023). Last updated May 2025. See our methodology.