Nigerian Lady Celebrates US Green Card Achievement After Three Months in America
A Nigerian woman has sparked widespread celebration online after successfully obtaining her United States green card merely three months after relocating to the country. The lady, identified on TikTok as @lifewithnaomib_, shared her inspiring journey in a viral video, detailing the processes she followed to achieve permanent residency status.
Rapid Immigration Success Story
The woman arrived in the United States on November 5, 2025, and by early February 2026, she had received her green card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card. This document, issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), authorizes foreign nationals to live and work permanently in the United States and serves as a pathway to eventual citizenship.
In her TikTok video, she captioned: "When God said it, he did it. My green card is here." She explained that her immigration process began with filing for a spousal visa in November 2024. She received her visa approval in October 2025 and entered the U.S. the following month.
Detailed Process and Challenges Faced
The lady outlined the sequential steps she undertook after her arrival:
- Within a week of entering the U.S., her Social Security number was mailed to her.
- She promptly paid the required fees for her green card application during that same period.
- She received a letter scheduling a biometric appointment for December 21, 2025, but missed it due to late mail delivery.
Describing the moment she discovered the missed appointment, she said: "I was terrified. I had just finished creating content when my mother-in-law called me... When I saw it was from a U.S. government office, my heart dropped. I was shaking and panicking."
With support from her husband, mother-in-law, and friends, she contacted USCIS and successfully rescheduled the appointment. She attended the new biometric session, and just three days later, her green card application was approved. The physical card was mailed to her shortly thereafter.
Viral Reactions and Community Support
The video quickly gained traction on social media, attracting numerous congratulatory messages and inquiries from viewers. Comments included:
- @sandybabe: "I claim this for my husband and I this year ijn."
- @Sculpted: "Congratulations sis, I tap into this testimony, my testimony shall be full."
- @ASA LUKAS: "Yes oooo and he will continue doing it. Congratulations love."
The lady expressed profound gratitude, stating: "I give all glory, honor, and adoration to God. I’m deeply grateful to my husband for his constant support. This journey is complete, and my testimony is finally complete." She encouraged others undergoing similar immigration processes to remain hopeful, adding: "If you’re currently on this journey or believing God for yours, please don’t give up. The Lord will complete what He has started."
Context and Broader Immigration Narratives
This story highlights a positive immigration experience amid often complex and lengthy procedures. In contrast, related reports note other diaspora narratives, such as individuals returning to Nigeria after extended periods abroad, including one man after 33 years in the UK and a nurse after eight years overseas. Another case involved a lady who permanently returned to Nigeria after two years in the UK, citing personal reasons that resonated with many online.
The viral account of @lifewithnaomib_ underscores the emotional and logistical dimensions of immigration, offering insights and inspiration to many aspiring immigrants navigating similar paths.
